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AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials

Course Code: DDL-0009

FREE ACCESS

  •   Access to course content
  •   No access to labs
  •   Certificate not included

PAID ACCESS

  •   Access to course content
  •   Access to all course labs
  •   Blockchain Enabled Certificate and Badges

SCHEDULES

  • SCHEDULE A - September 2,2022, Friday, 8am-5pm
  • SCHEDULE B - October 24,2022, Monday, 6am-3pm

ABOUT THIS COURSE

Learn the essentials of the AWS Cloud including key services and terminology.

This course is for individuals who seek an overall understanding of the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud, independent of specific technical roles. You will learn about AWS Cloud concepts, AWS services, security, architecture, pricing, and support to build your AWS Cloud knowledge.

This course also helps you prepare for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam.

OBJECTIVES

In this course, participants will learn how to:

  • Summarise the working definition of AWS
  • Differentiate between on-premises, hybrid-cloud, and all-in cloud
  • Describe the basic global infrastructure of the AWS Cloud
  • Explain the six benefits of the AWS Cloud
  • Describe and provide an example of the core AWS services, including compute, network, databases, and storage
  • Identify an appropriate solution using AWS Cloud services with various use cases
  • Describe the AWS Well-Architected Framework
  • Explain the shared responsibility model
  • Describe the core security services within the AWS Cloud
  • Describe the basics of AWS Cloud migration
  • Articulate the financial benefits of the AWS Cloud for an organisation’s cost management
  • Define the core billing, account management, and pricing models
  • Explain how to use pricing tools to make cost-effective choices for AWS services

RECOMMENDED FOR

This course is intended for:

  • Sales
  • Legal
  • Marketing
  • Business analysts
  • Project managers
  • AWS Academy students
  • Other IT-related professionals

PREREQUISITES

We recommend that attendees of this course have:

  • General IT business knowledge
  • General IT technical knowledge

MEET THE INSTRUCTORS

  • ADRIAN SMITH

  • TECHNICAL TRAINER


    PROFILE SUMMARY

    Since completing his B.Sc. in Computer Science, Adrian has compiled over 30 years’ IT experience. During his time as a Technical Trainer at DDLS, Adrian has worked across Microsoft, Google Cloud & AWS product sets.

  • DAVID VAN GEMERT

  • SENIOR TECHNICAL TRAINER


    PROFILE SUMMARY

    David is a Technical Trainer for DDLS for Microsoft Infrastructure and Security Training, CompTIA A+, Network+ and Security+ delivering Training and Consulting in Australia and New Zealand.

  • ITVINDER MANKOO

  • PROCESS TRAINER


    PROFILE SUMMARY

    He is a highly experienced and passionate facilitator with a wealth of ‘real-world’ experience which she uses to bring to life her training courses. She is an entertaining trainer and without exception, students excel, enjoy, and learn in an environment that is supportive, educational, and fun.

  • JOHN ANG

  • TECHNICAL TRAINER


    PROFILE SUMMARY

    An experienced Infrastructure, Security, Consulting and Project Management in Information Technology. With more than 20 years in the IT industry, recently led the Infrastructure and Security projects for one of the largest conglomerates in the country. Highly skilled in Microsoft, Symantec, CyberArk, Qualys, SolarWinds, and IT Security Policies and Procedures.

  • LOUIS CREMEN

  • TECHNICAL TRAINER


    PROFILE SUMMARY

    Graduated B of Computer Science at University of Wollongong in 2009. Started his own software company making mobile and web apps for other companies (CommBank, RBA, Army, Government, Enterprises). Contracted to create courses to train developers how to write apps for companies (DDLS, AUC) and then as a university lecturer (UOW).

  • MICHAEL MANASAN

  • SENIOR TECHNICAL TRAINER


    PROFILE SUMMARY

    Michael is a versatile individual with a passion for technology, be it open or closed source. He is interested in infrastructure, messaging, database, and development technologies as well as management processes. Michael is continually upgrading his skillset as well as adding new skills that fancies his interest.

  • TERRY GRIFFIN

  • TECHNICAL TRAINER


    PROFILE SUMMARY

    Terry is a technology specialist and brings to the classroom his extensive experience and knowledge which he uses to keep his courses interesting to the attendees. He is known as a Microsoft, VMware, and Citrix evangelist, and brings that enthusiasm to the classroom.

  COURSE OUTLINE


  • Module 1: Introduction to Amazon Web Services
    • Summarise the benefits of AWS
    • Describe differences between on-demand delivery and cloud deployments
    • Summarise the pay-as-you-go pricing model

  • Module 2: Compute in the Cloud
    • Describe the benefits of Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) at a basic level
    • Identify the different Amazon EC2 instance types
    • Differentiate between the various billing options for Amazon EC2
    • Describe the benefits of Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling
    • Summarise the benefits of Elastic Load Balancing
    • Give an example of the uses for Elastic Load Balancing
    • Summarise the differences between Amazon Simple Notification Service (Amazon SNS) andAmazon Simple Queue Services (Amazon SQS)
    • Summarise additional AWS compute options

  • Module 3: Global Infrastructure and Reliability
    • Summarise the benefits of the AWS Global Infrastructure
    • Describe the basic concept of Availability Zones
    • Describe the benefits of Amazon CloudFront and Edge locations
    • Compare different methods for provisioning AWS services

  • Module 4: Networking
    • Describe the basic concepts of networking
    • Describe the difference between public and private networking resources
    • Explain a virtual private gateway using a real life scenario
    • Explain a virtual private network (VPN) using a real life scenario
    • Describe the benefit of AWS Direct Connect
    • Describe the benefit of hybrid deployments
    • Describe the layers of security used in an IT strategy
    • Describe which services are used to interact with the AWS global network

  • Module 5: Storage and Databases
    • Summarise the basic concept of storage and databases
    • Describe benefits of Amazon Elastic Block Store (Amazon EBS)
    • Describe benefits of Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3)
    • Describe the benefits of Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS)
    • Summarise various storage solutions
    • Describe the benefits of Amazon Relational Database Service (Amazon RDS)
    • Describe the benefits of Amazon DynamoDB
    • Summarise various database services

  • Module 6: Security
    • Explain the benefits of the shared responsibility model
    • Describe multi-factor authentication (MFA)
    • Differentiate between the AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) security levels
    • Describe security policies at a basic level
    • Explain the benefits of AWS Organisations
    • Summarise the benefits of compliance with AWS
    • Explain primary AWS security services at a basic level

  • Module 7: Monitoring and Analytics
    • Summarise approaches to monitoring your AWS environment
    • Describe the benefits of Amazon CloudWatch
    • Describe the benefits of AWS CloudTrail
    • Describe the benefits of AWS Trusted Advisor

  • Module 8: Pricing and Support
    • Understand AWS pricing and support models
    • Describe the AWS Free Tier
    • Describe key benefits of AWS Organisations and consolidated billing
    • Explain the benefits of AWS Budgets
    • Explain the benefits of AWS Cost Explorer
    • Explain the primary benefits of the AWS Pricing Calculator
    • Distinguish between the various AWS Support Plans
    • Describe the benefits of AWS Marketplace

  • Module 9: Migration and Innovation
    • Understand migration and innovation in the AWS Cloud
    • Summarise the AWS Cloud Adoption Framework (AWS CAF)
    • Summarise six key factors of a cloud migration strategy
    • Describe the benefits of various AWS data migration solutions, such as AWS Snowcone, AWS Snowball, and AWS Snowmobile
    • Summarise the broad scope of innovative solutions that AWS offers
    • Summarise the five pillars of the AWS Well-Architected Framework

  • Module 10: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Basics
    • Determine resources for preparing for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner examination
    • Describe benefits of becoming AWS Certified

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