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Cloud Computing With AWS

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Course Curriculum

Module 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing

Overview of Cloud Computing
- Definition, Characteristics, and Benefits
- Types of Cloud Services: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS
- Deployment Models: Public, Private, Hybrid, and Community Clouds
History and Evolution of Cloud Computing
- From On-Premises to the Cloud
- Major Milestones and Innovations
Why AWS for Cloud Computing?
- AWS Overview and Market Leadership
- Global Infrastructure: Regions and Availability Zones

Module 2: Core Concepts of Cloud Computing

Virtualization Basics
- AWS EC2 Instances as an Example of Virtual Machines
- Amazon ECS and EKS for Container Management
Networking in the Cloud
- Amazon VPC: Subnets, Route Tables, and Gateways
- Elastic Load Balancing (ELB) and AWS Direct Connect
Storage in the Cloud
- AWS S3 for Object Storage: Buckets, Access Policies, and Lifecycle Management
- Amazon EBS for Block Storage

Module 3: Cloud Infrastructure and Architecture

Scalability and Elasticity
- Using AWS Auto Scaling for Elastic Workloads
- Horizontal and Vertical Scaling with Amazon EC2
Cloud-Native Architecture
- Serverless Computing with AWS Lambda
- Orchestrating Containers with Amazon ECS and EKS
High Availability and Disaster Recovery
- Multi-Region Deployments with AWS Route 53
- Backup Strategies Using AWS Backup

Module 4: Security in the Cloud

Cloud Security Fundamentals
- Shared Responsibility Model with AWS
- Identity and Access Management (IAM) for User Roles and Permissions
Data Security
- Encryption Using AWS Key Management Service (KMS)
- Monitoring and Auditing with AWS CloudTrail
Compliance and Governance
- Managing Compliance with AWS Config and Artifact

Module 5: Cloud Service Models

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
- Provisioning EC2 Instances
- Managing Storage and Networking with Amazon VPC and Elastic IPs
Platform as a Service (PaaS)
- Deploying Applications Using AWS Elastic Beanstalk
Software as a Service (SaaS)
- Exploring AWS Marketplace for SaaS Solutions

Module 6: DevOps and Automation in the Cloud

Cloud and DevOps Integration
- Building CI/CD Pipelines with AWS CodePipeline and CodeDeploy
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Automating Resource Provisioning Using AWS CloudFormation and Terraform
Monitoring and Logging
- Application Monitoring with Amazon CloudWatch

Module 7: Cloud Economics and Optimization

Cost Management in AWS
- Exploring AWS Pricing Models
- Using AWS Budgets and Cost Explorer to Track and Optimize Costs
Resource Optimization
- Reserved Instances and Savings Plans in EC2
- Using Trusted Advisor for Recommendations
Sustainability in the Cloud
- AWS’s Commitment to Renewable Energy and Carbon Footprint Reduction

Module 8: Emerging Trends in Cloud Computing

Edge Computing with AWS
- AWS IoT Greengrass and AWS Wavelength
AI and Machine Learning in the Cloud
- Using Amazon Sage Maker for Machine Learning Workflows
Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Strategies
- Managing Hybrid Environments with AWS Outposts

Module 9: Projects