Course Description
This course is your perfect starting point for Amazon Web Services (AWS), the world's leading cloud platform. Designed for absolute beginners, it focuses on providing you with a solid foundation in cloud computing concepts and a practical understanding of AWS's most essential services.
You will begin by learning what cloud computing is and how AWS fits into the picture. We'll guide you through setting up your AWS account, navigating the Management Console, and understanding the AWS Global Infrastructure. You'll then dive hands-on into the core services:
- Identity and Access Management (IAM): To manage users and permissions securely.
- Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service): For scalable object storage and static website hosting.
- Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud): To launch and manage virtual servers in the cloud.
- Amazon VPC (Virtual Private Cloud): To build your own isolated network within AWS.
- Amazon RDS (Relational Database Service): To easily set up and manage managed databases.
By the end of this course, you will have a clear understanding of the fundamental building blocks of AWS, gained practical experience with its core services, and be well-prepared to explore more advanced topics or pursue specific cloud career paths.
What You'll Learn:
- Understanding basic cloud computing concepts (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
- The AWS Global Infrastructure (Regions, Availability Zones).
- Navigating the AWS Management Console and setting up an AWS account.
- Creating and managing IAM Users, Groups, Roles, and Policies.
- Storing and managing data with Amazon S3 buckets and objects.
- Launching, configuring, and connecting to Amazon EC2 virtual servers.
- Understanding basic networking concepts with Amazon VPC (VPCs, Subnets, Internet Gateways, Security Groups).
- Setting up and connecting to a managed relational database with Amazon RDS.
- Basic monitoring with Amazon CloudWatch.
- Utilizing the AWS Free Tier for hands-on practice.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is designed for absolute beginners to cloud computing and AWS. It's ideal for anyone looking to understand the basics of cloud, students, IT professionals transitioning to cloud roles, or developers who need a foundational understanding of AWS before learning specific services in depth.
Prerequisites:
- Basic Computer Literacy: Familiarity with using a computer, file systems, and the internet.
- A Computer/Laptop: You'll need a working computer (Windows, macOS, or Linux) with an internet connection.
- A Willingness to Learn: Enthusiasm for starting your cloud computing journey.
Includes hands-on labs for each major service, practical exercises, and a certificate of completion. Available in English and Hindi.
1. What is Cloud Computing? (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS Overview)
15min
2. Benefits and Challenges of Cloud Computing
15min
3. Introduction to Amazon Web Services (AWS) and its Core Services
20min
4. The AWS Global Infrastructure (Regions & Availability Zones)
20min
5. Navigating the AWS Management Console
15min
6. Setting Up Your AWS Account and Understanding Free Tier
20min
7. Recap & Practical Task: Explore the AWS Console and Free Tier Services
30min
8. Understanding IAM: The Foundation of AWS Security
25min
9. IAM Users and Groups: Creating and Managing Access
30min
10. IAM Policies: Defining Permissions (JSON Structure Basics)
30min
11. IAM Roles: Granting Temporary Permissions to Services
25min
12. IAM Best Practices (MFA, Least Privilege)
20min
13. Recap & Practical Task: Create an IAM User and Restrict S3 Bucket Access
40min
14. Introduction to S3: Buckets, Objects, and Key Concepts
20min
15. Creating and Managing S3 Buckets
25min
16. Uploading, Downloading, and Deleting Objects
20min
17. S3 Storage Classes (Standard, IA, One Zone-IA, Glacier - Overview)
25min
18. Hosting a Static Website on S3
25min
19. Recap & Practical Task: Host Your First Static Website on S3
45min
20. Introduction to EC2: Virtual Servers in the Cloud
20min
21. Launching Your First EC2 Instance (Linux/Windows)
35min
22. Understanding Instance Types and Amazon Machine Images (AMIs)
25min
23. Security Groups: Basic Firewall for EC2 Instances
30min
24. Key Pairs for Secure SSH Access
20min
25. Elastic Block Store (EBS) Volumes: Attachable Storage for EC2
25min
26. Connecting to Your EC2 Instance (SSH/RDP)
20min
27. Recap & Practical Task: Launch a Basic Web Server on EC2
1hr
28. Introduction to VPC (Virtual Private Cloud): Your Own Network in AWS
25min
29. VPC Components: Subnets (Public/Private) and Route Tables
30min
30. Internet Gateways (IGW) for Public Internet Access
20min
31. Creating a Basic VPC and Launching EC2 within it
35min
32. Recap & Practical Task: Create a Custom VPC with a Public Subnet
1hr
33. Introduction to Amazon RDS (Relational Database Service)
20min
34. Choosing a Database Engine (MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.)
20min
35. Launching Your First RDS Instance
30min
36. Connecting to Your RDS Database from EC2
25min
37. Basic Database Backup and Restore in RDS
20min
38. Recap & Practical Task: Deploy an RDS MySQL Database and Connect from EC2
1hr
39. Introduction to Amazon CloudWatch: Monitoring Your Resources
25min
40. CloudWatch Metrics and Alarms
25min
41. Introduction to AWS Lambda: Your First Serverless Function
30min
42. Triggering a Lambda Function (Manual/API Gateway Overview)
20min
43. Recap & Practical Task: Set Up a CloudWatch Alarm for EC2 CPU Usage and Create a Simple Lambda Function
1hr
44. Introduction to AWS Command Line Interface (CLI)
25min
45. Basic CLI Commands for EC2 and S3
20min
46. AWS Support Plans Overview
15min
47. Exploring AWS Well-Architected Framework (Conceptual)
20min
48. Course Summary and Next Steps in Your Cloud Journey
20min
49. Recap & Final Project: Deploy a Basic Web App Architecture (Review)
1hr
