Cloud Computing – AWS Essentials

• describe the concept of cloud computing
• list characteristics that define cloud types
• list common cloud service models
• describe how cloud computing provides business value
• determine SLA details for specific cloud services
• describe cloud provider data centers
• list major cloud providers and how their services vary
• illustrate how AWS services can solve business problems
• describe AWS account sign-up requirements
• sign up for AWS by creating an account

• list various AWS management tools
• log in to and navigate the AWS Management Console
• use the AWS Management Console to launch an EC2 instance
• describe when to use AWS PowerShell
• download and install the AWS PowerShell module
• use basic AWS PowerShell cmdlets
• describe when to use the AWS CLI
• download and install the AWS CLI
• use basic AWS CLI commands

• identify AWS storage concepts
• choose when to use S3
• use the AWS management console to create an S3 bucket
• get data into and out of an S3 bucket
• set S3 bucket properties
• upload files to S3 and configure a web site endpoint
• describe the AWS elastic file system
• create an elastic file system
• manage elastic file system properties
• describe the AWS elastic block store
• create an elastic block store volume
• manage an elastic block store volume
• discuss the benefit of long-term storage using Glacier
• determine which Glacier settings ensure regulatory compliance
• configure Glacier settings in accordance with regulations
• integrate on-premises and AWS file access

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  describe AWS cloud networking options
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  define the purpose of a virtual private cloud
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  create a virtual private cloud
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  create subnets within a VPC
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  set the properties of a virtual private cloud
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  choose when to use Route 53
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  create a public-facing friendly DNS name through Route 53
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  describe why content delivery networks enhance user web app experiences
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  enable content delivery for static data
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  specify why an organization would link directly to the AWS cloud

• describe how virtual machines underlie many cloud services
• understand how Amazon Machine Images play a role in virtual machine configurations
• connect to Windows and Linux virtual machines
• describe how security groups are used to control network traffic to virtual machines
• set rules within security groups to restrict traffic in to and out of virtual machines
• use the AWS Management Console to create a Windows virtual machine
• connect to an EC2 Windows virtual machine on-premises
• use the AWS Management Console to create a Linux virtual machine
• connect to an EC2 Linux virtual machine on-premises
• describe the purpose of snapshots
• create a virtual machine snapshot
• describe how CloudWatch is used to monitor AWS resources
• enable EC2 virtual machine monitoring using CloudWatch

AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)

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  describe the role of identity and access management in AWS
• configure settings for an IAM user
• describe how Active Directory can integrate with AWS
• enhance security by enabling two-factor authentication

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  determine how WorkDocs can benefit an organization
• set up Workdocs for first use
• upload, rename, and delete WorkDocs files
• make WorkDocs files available to other users
• make the WorkDocs client available on an Android smartphone
• use the Windows sync client to work with offline files
• access WorkDocs content from an Android smartphone

• list options for migration apps and services to the cloud
• describe big data and how the cloud offers analysis benefits
• list tools used to programmatically create and manage AWS resources
• describe how to use AWS to create a mobile app back end
• describe how IoT device data can be analyzed in the cloud
• define how AWS provides high availability
• define AWS network security options
• define AWS storage security options
• turn on encryption for S3 data