This course is the first step in training for the industry-leading Amazon AWS product. It serves as a thorough introduction to the services and solutions possible with AWS. It is also the first certification in paths available for IT professionals looking to codify their knowledge and skills in AWS.

Students will then be taught how to create automatable and repeatable deployments of networks and systems on the AWS platform. AWS System Operations is a course for system administrators and developer operations personnel and will cover the specific AWS features and tools related to configuration and deployment, as well as common techniques used throughout the industry for configuring and deploying systems.

This course can be used to prepare for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner – Foundational and AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate exams. This course offers enrollment with vouchers. The voucher is prepaid access to sit for the certifying exam upon eligibility.

What you will learn

• Define what the AWS Cloud is and the basic global infrastructure
• Describe basic AWS Cloud architectural principles, key services, and common use cases and the AWS Cloud value proposition
• Describe basic security and compliance aspects of the AWS platform and the shared security model
• Define the billing, account management, and pricing models
• Identify sources of documentation or technical assistance
• Describe basic/core characteristics of deploying and operating in the AWS Cloud
• Use standard AWS infrastructure features such as Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), Elastic Load Balancing, and Auto Scaling from the command line
• Use AWS CloudFormation and other automation technologies to produce stacks of AWS resources that can be deployed in an automated, repeatable fashion
• Build functioning virtual private networks with Amazon VPC from the ground up using the AWS Management Console
• Deploy Amazon EC2 instances using command line calls and troubleshoot the most common problems with instances
• Monitor the health of Amazon EC2 instances and other AWS services
• Manage user identity, AWS permissions, and security in the cloud
• Manage resource consumption in an AWS account using tools such as Amazon CloudWatch, tagging, and Trusted Advisor
• Select and implement the best strategy for creating reusable Amazon EC2 instances
• Configure a set of Amazon EC2 instances that launch behind a load balancer, with the system scaling up and down in response to demand
• Edit and troubleshoot a basic AWS CloudFormation stack definition

How you will benefit

• You will be prepared to sit for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam
• You will be prepared to sit for the AWS SysOps Administrator: Associate Exam
• Gain valuable career skills that you can apply immediately
• Increase your earning potential
• Complete your program in 6 months or less
• Certificate of completion from the school or organization that you registered through (upon successfully passing the final exam)

1. Course Overview and AWS Introduction
   1. Introduction to AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Course and Exam Objectives
   2. Introducing AWS and the Cloud
   3. AWS Well-Architected Framework
   4. The AWS Global Architecture (Regions, Availability Zones, and Edge Locations)
   5. AWS Pricing, Billing, Support Plans, and Dashboards
   6. Accessing AWS Resources
2. AWS Compute
   1. Amazon EC2
   2. EC2 Scaling and Load Balancing
   3. Amazon ECS, EKS, and Fargate
   4. AWS Lambda
   5. Elastic BeanStalk
3. AWS Databases
   1. Database Overview and RDS
   2. Amazon Elasticache
   3. DynamoDB
   4. DocumentDB
   5. Amazon Redshift
   6. Amazon Neptune
4. AWS Storage
   1. Instance and EBS Storage
   2. EFS, FSx for Windows and FSx for Lustre
   3. Simple Storage Service (S3)
   4. AWS Storage Gateway
5. AWS Networking
   1. VPC Overview and Subnets
   2. VPC Internet Connectivity, Routing, and NAT
   3. VPC Security Groups and ACLs
   4. VPNs and Direct Connect
   5. CloudFront, Global Accelerator and Route53
   6. API Gateway
6. AWS Messaging, Migration, and Translation
   1. SQS
   2. SNS and SES
   3. Snowcone, Snowball, Snowmobile
   4. AWS DataSync, AWS Transfer, AWS Database Migration Service
   5. AWS Translate and Transcribe
7. Security
   1. Security Overview, IAM Users and Groups
   2. Permissions and Policies
   3. IAM Roles, Identity Federation, and Cognito
   4. KMS, Secrets Manager, AWS Organizations and Compliance
   5. AWS WAF, Shield, Inspector, Macie, and GuardDuty
8. Monitoring and Maintenance
1. CloudWatch, CloudWatch Logs, and CloudWatch Events
2. CloudTrail and Trusted Advisor
9. Course Overview and AWS Introduction
   1. Introduction to AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Associate Course and Exam Objectives
   2. Introducing AWS and the Cloud
   3. The AWS Global Architecture (Regions, Availability Zones, and Edge Locations)
   4. AWS Pricing, Billing, Support Plans, and Dashboards
   5. Accessing AWS Resources
10. AWS Networking
    1. VPC Overview and VPC Subnets
    2. VPC Internet Connectivity, Routing, and NAT
    3. VPC Security Groups, ACLs, and Flow Logs
    4. VPC VPNs, Direct Connect, Peering, Transit Gateways, and Endpoints
    5. CloudFront, Global Accelerator and Route53
11. AWS Compute
    1. EC2 Overview, Architecture, and Pricing
    2. EC2 Launching and Accessing a Linux and Windows Server
    3. EC2 AMIs, Instance Types, Features
    4. EC2 Instance Store, EBS, EFS, FSx, and S3 Storage
    5. EC2 IP addressing, Network Interfaces, Security Groups, and Placement Groups
    6. EC2 Auto Scaling
    7. EC2 Load Balancers
    8. ECS Overview
    9. Lambda Overview and Examples
    10. API Gateway
12. AWS Databases
    1. Database Overview
    2. RDS Overview, Instances, Storage, Encryption, and Backups
    3. RDS Multi-AZ, and Read Replicas
    4. RDS Amazon Aurora
    5. Elasticache Overview
    6. DynamoDB Overview
    7. Redshift Overview
13. AWS Storage
    1. Storage Overview and Review
    2. S3 Introduction, Storage Classes, and Lifecycle Policies
    3. S3 Security and Integrity
    4. S3 Replication, Event Notifications, Inventory, and Limits
    5. S3 Static Website Hosting
    6. Storage Gateway and AWS Backup
14. AWS Migration and Messaging
    1. Snowcone, Snowball, Snowmobile
    2. AWS DataSync, AWS Transfer, AWS Database Migration Service
    3. SQS, SNS, and SES
15. AWS Security
    1. Security Overview, IAM Users and Groups
    2. Permissions and Policies
    3. IAM Roles, Identity Federation, and Cognito
    4. KMS, Secrets Manager, Certificates Manager, and Compliance
    5. AWS WAF, Shield, Inspector, Macie, and GuardDuty
16. Monitoring, Maintenance, and Management
1. CloudWatch, CloudWatch Logs, and CloudWatch Events
2. AWS CloudTrail, AWS Config, and Trusted Advisor
3. CloudFormation and Service Catalog
4. AWS Organizations and Control Towe
5. AWS Systems Manager, Resource Groups, and Service/Personal Health Dashboards
6. AWS Pricing, Billing, and Cost Management

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Virtual Labs included with the course
• Microsoft Word Online
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and available online.

• Study guide
• Virtual labs
• Practice exams

Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites to complete this course, but it is recommended that you have:

• A background in either software development or system administration
• Some experience with maintaining operating systems at the command line
• Basic knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP)

Does this course prepare for a certification?

Yes, you will be prepared for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C01) and the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate (SOA-C02) exams.

When can I start this course?

This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course whenever you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

Can I register for courses if I am an international student?

Yes, ed2go courses are completely online. However, keep in mind that not all certifying bodies or industry-specific certifications are recognized internationally. Please review your country's regulations prior to enrolling in courses that prepare for certification.

How long does it take to complete this course?

After you register, you will receive 6 months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.

What if I don't have enough time to complete the course within the time frame provided?

The time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.

What kind of support will I receive?

The course instructor will be available by email to answer any questions and provide feedback on your performance. Occasionally, your course may be supported by a team of industry experts. You will also receive support from the student advising team.

What happens when I complete the course?

Upon successfully passing the final exam, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from the school or organization that you registered through.

Am I guaranteed a job?

ed2go courses will help you gain the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. However, you should always research the job market in your area before enrolling.

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