AWS Technical Essentials

The AWS Technical Essentials course introduces core AWS services, concepts, and infrastructure. It covers compute, storage, networking, and database offerings, along with security, pricing, and support. Designed for beginners, it provides foundational knowledge to effectively navigate AWS, enabling learners to identify services for building scalable, reliable cloud solutions. Target Group IT Professionals & System Administrators Developers & Engineers Software developers Business & Technical Decision-Makers Managers, architects, and consultants New Cloud Learners Beginners in cloud computing who need a structured overview of AWS core services. Project Managers & Sales Professionals Concepts Covered Compute Services Introduction to Amazon EC2, serverless computing with AWS Lambda, and Elastic Load Balancing. Storage Services Amazon S3, Elastic Block Store (EBS), Elastic File System (EFS), and storage lifecycle management. Database Services Overview of Amazon RDS, DynamoDB, and Aurora for relational and NoSQL workloads. Networking Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), subnets, security groups, routing, and connectivity options. Monitoring & Management AWS CloudWatch, Trusted Advisor, and CloudTrail for logging, monitoring, and auditing. Security Identity and Access Management (IAM), encryption, compliance, and shared responsibility model. Global Infrastructure Regions, Availability Zones, and Edge Locations. Cost Management AWS pricing models, billing tools, and cost optimization strategies. Exam and Prerequisite Type: Instructor-led or virtual classroom training.

Duration: Typically 1 day (about 6–8 hours). Level: Fundamental (entry-level). Goal: Introduce core AWS services (compute, storage, database, networking, monitoring, security) and help learners understand how to make informed decisions about AWS solutions.

Format: Hands-on labs, demonstrations, and guided learning. Outcome: Builds foundational AWS knowledge, but does not award a certification exam credential.