AWS: Compute, Storage, and Containers is the first course of Exam Prep (SAP-C02): AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional Specialization. This course provides a comprehensive overview of key AWS services like AWS Lambda for serverless functions, Amazon ECS and EKS for container orchestration, AWS Batch for batch processing, and AWS Elastic Beanstalk for simplified application deployment. Furthermore, it delves into AWS storage solutions, Amazon EBS for persistent block storage, AWS Storage Gateway for hybrid storage, and S3 Object Lifecycle Management.
AWS: Compute, Storage and Containers
AWS: Compute, Storage and Containers
This course is part of Exam Prep (SAP-C02): AWS Solutions Architect - Professional Specialization
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5 hours to complete
3 weeks at 1 hour a week
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What you'll learn
Deploy, manage, and scale apps using Lambda, ECS, EKS, Batch, and Beanstalk.
Learn Blue-Green/Rolling deployments for high availability and minimal update downtime.
Compare S3, Glacier, and EBS storage options, considering pricing and lifecycle management.
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There are 2 modules in this course
Welcome to Week 1 of the AWS: Compute, Storage, and Containers course. This week, we'll explore essential AWS compute and disaster recovery services. You'll learn about AWS Lambda for serverless computing, Amazon ECS and EKS for container orchestration, and AWS Batch for running large-scale batch jobs. We'll dive into AWS Elastic Beanstalk for quick application deployment, with hands-on demos showcasing Blue-Green and Rolling Deployment strategies. Finally, we'll cover AWS Backup and AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery to ensure data protection and business continuity. By the end of this week, you'll gain a strong understanding of building, deploying, and safeguarding modern applications on AWS.
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12 videos2 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt
Welcome to Week 2. This week, we'll explore Amazon S3's various storage classes, including Standard, Intelligent-Tiering, and Glacier options, focusing on their use cases, pricing, and lifecycle management strategies. Through practical demos, you'll gain hands-on experience with configuring storage classes and setting lifecycle policies. We'll also dive into Amazon EBS for block storage needs and AWS Storage Gateway for hybrid cloud storage integration. Finally, we'll introduce Amazon S3 Storage Lens, helping you monitor and optimize your storage usage. By the end of the week, you'll have a strong understanding of AWS storage services and best practices for efficient data management.
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