This course is part of the AWS Cloud Practitioner - Foundational Professional Certificate
AWS Networking, Storage, Data Systems & AI Innovation
Explore the AWS services that connect, store, organise, and transform data, from networking and databases to AI and data pipelines
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AWS Networking, Storage, Data Systems & AI Innovation
Connect data and services across the AWS Cloud
Modern cloud environments depend on more than compute power. They also need reliable networking, flexible storage, effective data systems, and services that help organisations turn information into useful insights.
On this course, you’ll explore the AWS services that connect cloud resources, store and manage data, and support modern data-driven and AI-enabled applications.
You’ll see how these capabilities work together as part of a broader cloud environment.
Navigate AWS networking and connectivity
Explore the core components and services used to connect AWS resources and manage communication across cloud environments.
You’ll examine how networking supports secure, reliable access between applications, services, and users.
Manage storage and database services
Discover AWS storage options, storage tiers, and data lifecycle policies, including how services such as Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) support different data requirements.
You’ll also explore AWS database services and migration tools used to store, organise, and move information.
Explore data pipelines, AI, and machine learning
See how AWS supports data processing and innovation through AI and machine learning services, generative AI capabilities, and extract, transform, load (ETL) data pipelines. You’ll consider how these services can support analytics, automation, and intelligent applications.
By the end, you’ll understand how AWS networking, storage, databases, and data services work together to support connected, data-driven cloud solutions.
Syllabus
Week 1
Networking and Storage in AWS
Networking
Explore the basics of AWS networking through an introductory video, then test your understanding with a quiz covering key networking concepts and AWS networking services.
Network Components In The AWS Cloud
Explore key AWS networking components, including VPCs, subnets, security groups, network ACLs, connectivity options, and global networking. Learn through videos, an article, a demo, and quizzes to test your understanding.
Cloud In Real Life
Explore how AWS global architectures support real-world cloud solutions. Watch the video to learn about global infrastructure and architectures, then complete the quiz to test your understanding of key concepts.
Conclusion
Review the key networking concepts covered in this section by completing the assessment quiz, then reinforce your learning with the summary article highlighting the main concepts and takeaways.
Storage
Learn the fundamentals of AWS storage through an introductory video, exploring how cloud storage supports different workloads and helps you choose suitable storage solutions for your needs.
Block Storage
Explore AWS block storage solutions, including EC2 Instance Store and Amazon EBS. Learn how EBS supports data storage and lifecycle management, then complete quizzes to test your understanding.
Object Storage
Learn how Amazon S3 provides scalable object storage, including storage classes and lifecycle management. Watch a demonstration to explore S3 in practice, then complete quizzes to test your understanding.
File Storage
Explore AWS file storage solutions with Amazon EFS and Amazon FSx. Learn how these services support shared file storage and different workloads, then complete quizzes to check your understanding.
Additional Storage Solutions
Explore additional AWS storage solutions, including Storage Gateway and Elastic Disaster Recovery. Compare storage services and complete quizzes to understand their features, use cases, and how to choose the right solution.
Conclusion
Review the key AWS storage concepts covered in this section by completing the assessment quiz, then consolidate your learning with the summary article and key takeaways.
Week 2
Data Systems, Analytics, & AI Innovation
Databases
In this activity, you will explore AWS database services including relational, NoSQL, and in-memory caching solutions to understand their core features, select the right database type, and complete the module assessment.
AI/ML and Data Analytics
In this activity, you will explore AI, ML, and generative AI solutions on AWS, learn how data pipelines drive analytics, and discover how these technologies integrate to solve real-world problems.
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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...
- Identify core AWS networking components and services used to manage and secure cloud connectivity.
- Describe AWS storage options, storage tiers, and data lifecycle policies, including Amazon S3.
- Discuss AWS database services and migration tools used to store, organize, and move data.
- Explore the role of ETL data pipelines, AI/ML services, and generative AI in supporting analytics and automation.
- Investigate how AWS networking, storage, and data solutions integrate to form connected cloud environments.
Who is the course for?
This course is for learners who understand AWS Cloud fundamentals and want to explore networking, storage, databases, data pipelines, and AI services. It is suitable for both business and technical learners progressing through the AWS pathway.
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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