Discover purpose-built database technologies and architectures on AWS

Modern applications require moving beyond one-size-fits-all databases to purpose-built solutions. Examining data structures and serverless architectures prepares practitioners to evaluate scalable cloud environments.

Explore AWS relational, non-relational, and specialized database services

Navigating services like Amazon Aurora, Redshift, and Neptune builds critical design clarity. Assessing migration strategies equips technical professionals to select the right database for specific application needs.

You’ll access learning content and practical activities online through Amazon Web Services (AWS), alongside your FutureLearn course experience, giving you direct access to AWS learning as you progress.

Syllabus

Week 1
AWS Database Offerings
- AWS Database Offerings
  In this activity, you will cover cloud database architectures and purpose-built AWS services - including Redshift, Neptune, DocumentDB, ElastiCache, and QLDB - to choose the right database for your application needs.

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What will you achieve?

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

Identify and compare the three available data source types: structured, unstructured, and semistructured
Identify different database types and for which use cases they are best suited
Compare and categorize AWS relational and non-relational database services
Identify methods of migrating data to AWS
Describe server-based and serverless architectures, including use cases for each type
Determine the right database to support a given application requirement

Who is the course for?

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