This course is part of the AWS Cloud Practitioner - Foundational Professional Certificate
AWS Cloud Fundamentals: Global Infrastructure & Compute
Discover how the AWS Cloud works, from global infrastructure and cloud computing fundamentals to scalable compute services.
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AWS Cloud Fundamentals: Global Infrastructure & Compute
Explore the foundations of AWS Cloud computing
Cloud computing has transformed how organisations access technology, run applications, and respond to changing demand.
On this introductory course, you’ll explore the foundations of Amazon Web Services (AWS) and learn how its global infrastructure and computer services support modern digital environments.
Begin with the principles of cloud computing and the benefits of using the AWS Cloud.
You’ll explore how AWS Global Infrastructure is organised and consider the AWS Shared Responsibility Model, giving you a clearer picture of how cloud services are delivered and managed.
Navigate AWS Global Infrastructure
Discover the infrastructure that allows AWS services to operate around the world. You’ll explore the fundamental components of the AWS environment and consider how global infrastructure supports the availability, flexibility, and scalability organisations expect from cloud computing.
Explore compute services on AWS
Learn how virtual computing resources are provisioned and managed using AWS. You’ll explore Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) and examine how AWS compute services can support different application requirements.
Understand scalable and serverless computing
See how cloud-based compute can adapt as requirements change and explore the role of serverless approaches in creating scalable application environments without managing traditional infrastructure in the same way.
By the end, you’ll understand the essential concepts behind AWS Cloud infrastructure and compute, giving you the foundation to progress into networking, storage, data systems, and other AWS services.
Syllabus
Week 1
AWS Cloud Fundamentals and Compute
Introduction to the Cloud
Explore the AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials introduction video to learn the basics of cloud computing and AWS Cloud. Then complete the quiz to test your understanding of the key concepts covered.
The AWS Cloud
Explore key AWS Cloud concepts, including cloud computing, its benefits, global infrastructure, and the Shared Responsibility Model, then apply your knowledge to real-world use cases.
Conclusion
Review the key AWS Cloud concepts covered in this section, complete the assessment quiz to check your understanding, and revisit the summary to reinforce your learning.
Compute in the Cloud
Explore AWS compute services, including Amazon EC2, instance types, pricing, provisioning, scaling, load balancing, messaging, and queuing, while testing your understanding through quizzes and practical demonstrations.
Conclusion
Review the key concepts covered in Compute in the Cloud, complete the assessment quiz to test your understanding, and use the summary article to reinforce your learning.
Week 2
AWS Cloud Practitioner Foundation
Exploring Compute Services
In this activity, you will explore AWS serverless computing, Lambda, containers, and orchestration services to understand modern cloud compute solutions.
Going Global
In this activity, you will explore AWS global infrastructure, learn key factors for selecting AWS Regions, and discover how automation optimizes international deployment.
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Learning on this course
On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Describe core principles of cloud computing and the AWS Shared Responsibility Model.
- Identify key components of the AWS Global Infrastructure that enable application availability and scalability.
- Explore foundational AWS compute services, including Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2).
- Summarise main concepts and features of scalable and serverless computing.
- Discuss the primary benefits of provisioning and managing virtual resources within the AWS Cloud.
Who is the course for?
This course is for learners starting their AWS Cloud journey who want to understand cloud computing, AWS Global Infrastructure, and compute services. It is suitable for both business and technical audiences with general IT knowledge.
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.
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