Amazon Web Services (AWS) - Hands On
Amazon Web Services (AWS) - Hands On,Learn Cloud Computing Concepts, AWS Fundamentals and Advanced Concepts with Hands On Labs
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a comprehensive and widely adopted cloud platform that offers a myriad of services for computing, storage, databases, machine learning, analytics, networking, and more. A hands-on approach to learning AWS involves practical exercises and projects that allow you to experience the services firsthand. Here's how you can get started with a hands-on approach to learning AWS:
1. **Create an AWS Account:**
- Go to the AWS website and sign up for an AWS account.
- Take advantage of the AWS Free Tier, which offers a limited amount of usage of many services for free for 12 months.
2. **Familiarize Yourself with the AWS Management Console:**
- Navigate through the AWS Management Console to understand the layout and how to access different services.
3. **Start with Fundamental Services:**
- Begin with foundational services such as:
- Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) for virtual servers.
- Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service) for object storage.
- Amazon RDS (Relational Database Service) for managed databases.
4. **Follow Tutorials and Labs:**
- AWS provides a range of tutorials and labs through its official documentation and AWS Training and Certification.
- Platforms like AWS Educate offer resources tailored for students and educators.
5. **Use AWS Cloud9 for Development:**
- AWS Cloud9 is an online integrated development environment (IDE) that lets you write, run, and debug code with just a browser.
6. **Experiment with Different Services:**
- Try out various AWS services by following the "Getting Started" guides provided by AWS.
- Create a simple web application using EC2, S3, and RDS to understand how services can work together.
7. **Automate with AWS CLI and SDKs:**
- Learn to use the AWS Command Line Interface (CLI) to manage AWS services from the command line.
- Explore AWS SDKs for your preferred programming language to write code that interacts with AWS services.
8. **Implement Security Best Practices:**
- Use AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) to control access to AWS resources.
- Learn about AWS Shield for DDoS protection and AWS WAF for web application firewall.
9. **Explore Advanced Services:**
- Once comfortable with the basics, delve into more advanced services like:
- AWS Lambda for serverless computing.
- Amazon DynamoDB for NoSQL database.
- Amazon SageMaker for machine learning.
10. **Build a Project:**
- Apply what you've learned by building a complete project. This could be anything from a personal blog hosted on AWS to a complex web application.
11. **Monitor and Optimize:**
- Use services like Amazon CloudWatch to monitor your resources and applications.
- Learn about AWS Trusted Advisor to optimize your AWS environment for cost and performance.
12. **Learn Continuously:**
- AWS is constantly evolving, with new services and features being added regularly. Stay updated by following AWS blogs, forums, and attending webinars or conferences.
Remember to always be mindful of the costs associated with using AWS services, especially once you go beyond the Free Tier limits. Regularly check your AWS bill and use cost management tools to keep expenses under control.