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Introduction to Cloud and AWS

  • Cloud computing models: IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
  • Distinctions between public, private, and hybrid cloud models.
  • AWS global infrastructure: understanding regions, availability zones, and edge locations.
  • Key business drivers for adopting cloud technologies.

Core Compute, Storage, and Database Services

  • Overview of EC2, Lambda, and container solutions (ECS / EKS).
  • S3, EBS, and storage classes: exploring durability and access patterns.
  • Database options: both relational (RDS, Aurora) and NoSQL (DynamoDB).
  • Guiding principles for selecting services based on performance, scalability, and cost.

Networking, Connectivity, and Hybrid Architectures

  • Fundamentals of VPC, including subnets, routing, and security groups.
  • Connectivity options such as VPN, Direct Connect, and Transit Gateway.
  • Design patterns for hybrid and multi-account architectures.

Security, Identity, and Compliance Basics

  • The AWS Shared Responsibility Model.
  • Principles and best practices for Identity and Access Management (IAM).
  • Encryption, key management, and foundational logging tools (CloudTrail, CloudWatch).
  • Compliance considerations and awareness of data residency requirements.

Operational Excellence and Cost Management

  • Overview of the Well-Architected Framework and its key pillars.
  • Understanding cost models, billing structures, and strategies for cost optimization.
  • Concepts related to monitoring, alerting, and basic incident response.

Analytics, Integration, and Business Use Cases

  • Introduction to analytics services like Athena, Redshift, and QuickSight, along with their typical use cases.
  • Serverless integration patterns for event-driven workflows.
  • Industry and business scenarios: web applications, data analytics, and backup/disaster recovery.

Workshop: Mapping Business Requirements to AWS Solutions

  • Hands-on group exercise: proposing a solution architecture for a sample business problem.
  • Conducting a high-level cost estimate and risk/benefit analysis.
  • Presentations and group feedback sessions.

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • A foundational understanding of IT concepts and networking.
  • Familiarity with business processes and typical enterprise IT requirements.
  • No previous experience with AWS is necessary.

Target Audience

  • Business managers and key decision-makers.
  • Product owners and project managers.
  • IT managers and architects looking for a business-centric perspective on cloud technologies.
 14 Hours

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