Technologies and concepts

AWS provides a range of technologies and concepts essential for cloud computing. Amazon EC2 offers scalable virtual servers, while S3 provides object storage for files and backups. RDS delivers managed relational databases, and DynamoDB offers NoSQL database solutions. Lambda enables serverless computing, allowing code execution when specific events occur. VPC (Virtual Private Cloud) creates isolated network environments, and Route 53 manages DNS services. CloudFront serves as a content delivery network to reduce latency for users worldwide. CloudWatch monitors resources and applications, while CloudTrail tracks API activity for security analysis. IAM (Identity and Access Management) controls resource access through users, groups, and roles. Organizations helps manage multiple AWS accounts, and Control Tower provides governance across accounts. Well-Architected Framework offers best practices in areas like security, reliability, and cost optimization. AWS pricing models include pay-as-you-go, Reserved Instances for discounted rates with commitments, and Spot Instances for unused capacity at lower costs. Savings Plans provide flexible pricing for compute services. The Shared Responsibility Model clarifies security duties between AWS and customers. Other important concepts include high availability through multiple Availability Zones, disaster recovery strategies, and global infrastructure spanning Regions worldwide. AWS Marketplace offers third-party software, while Partner Network connects customers with certified solution providers. Cloud migration strategies range from rehosting ("lift and shift") to refactoring applications. For organizations just starting, AWS offers services like Cloud Adoption Framework and Migration Acceleration Program to guide transitions to cloud environments efficiently and securely.

AWS provides a range of technologies and concepts essential for cloud computing. Amazon EC2 offers scalable virtual servers, while S3 provides object storage for files and backups. RDS delivers manag…

Concepts covered: Infrastructure as code (IaC), AWS Support Center, Databases, AWS Compliance, AWS Security Blog, APIs, AWS Prescriptive Guidance, AWS Professional Services, Benefits of migrating to the AWS Cloud, Compute, AWS shared responsibility model, Amazon EC2 instance types, AWS Knowledge Center, Management and governance, AWS Security Center, AWS Pricing Calculator, AWS Partner Network, Machine learning, Network services, Cost management, AWS Solutions Architects, AWS global infrastructure, Security, Migration and data transfer, AWS Cloud Adoption Framework (AWS CAF), Storage, AWS Support plans, AWS SDKs, AWS re:Post, AWS Well-Architected Framework