Discover in-memory caching with Amazon ElastiCache

Modern applications require moving beyond standard databases to achieve peak operational speed. Exploring purpose-built architectures and managed Redis or Memcached environments unlocks high-speed cloud data retrieval and minimizes latency.

Explore performance optimization using purpose-built caching architectures

Mastering core ElastiCache concepts prepares engineers to evaluate key features and AWS ecosystem integrations. Interactive service demonstrations and a final assessment help validate practical skills for scaling real-world applications.

Please note that to access the course content for this AWS course, you will go via an LTI link(s) to the AWS platform; you can then return to the FutureLearn course in order to receive your certificate.

Syllabus

Week 1
Amazon ElastiCache Service Primer
- Amazon ElastiCache Service Primer
  In this activity, you will review Amazon ElastiCache and core AWS database architectures through technical overviews, live demonstrations, and assessments to understand key database services.

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What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

Define purpose-built database concepts and in-memory caching benefits for performance optimization
Differentiate between managed Redis and Memcached capabilities within Amazon ElastiCache
Evaluate how Amazon ElastiCache integrates with other AWS database services
Demonstrate practical ElastiCache skills through hands-on service demonstrations and assessments

Who is the course for?

This course is ideal for IT professionals, database engineers, developers, and architects

Who developed the course?

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

AWS is the world’s most comprehensive cloud, enabling organizations to accelerate innovation, reduce costs, and scale more efficiently.

What's included?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) are offering everyone who joins this course a free digital upgrade, so that you can experience the full benefits of studying online for free. This means that you get:

Unlimited access to this course

Includes any articles, videos, peer reviews and quizzes

A PDF Certificate of Achievement to prove your success when you’re eligible

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