Aws Business Essentials

Learn about the benefits of cloud computing on Amazon AWS and how to migrate to AWS. Build a business case for AWS cloud

Last updated 2022-01-10 | 4.5

- Identify the value and advantages of the AWS Cloud
- Recognize the valuable ways that the AWS platform can be used
- Understand the robust security capabilities
- controls and assurances in place to maintain data and network security

What you'll learn

Identify the value and advantages of the AWS Cloud
Recognize the valuable ways that the AWS platform can be used
Understand the robust security capabilities
controls and assurances in place to maintain data and network security
Articulate the financial impact the AWS Cloud can have on an organization’s cost management
Formulate a business case for moving to the AWS Cloud
Plan your migration to the AWS Cloud

* Requirements

* This course is designed for non-technical professionals
* Suitable for Cloud Computing beginners and AWS beginners
* Absolutely no prior experience necessary

Description

In this course, you will learn the benefits of cloud computing, how cloud computing compares to traditional operating models, and how a cloud strategy can help you meet your business objectives. This course explores the advantages of cloud computing for your business and the fundamentals of Amazon Web Services (AWS), including financial benefits. This course will also help you to build your business case, identify migration options and introduce you to important compliance and security concepts.

We use a highly visual and effective method of teaching cloud computing and AWS concepts using diagrams and animations. There are also many demonstrations so you can see how the AWS Cloud works and really understand the power of cloud computing.

If you're considering how a cloud strategy can help take your business to the next level, this course is for you. Cloud computing changes the game, driving operational efficiency, lowering costs and accelerating innovation.


In this AWS Business Essentials course, the topics you'll learn include:


Cloud Computing Fundamentals

  • The Definition of Cloud Computing

  • Comparing Cloud Computing to Traditional IT

  • Cloud Computing Deployment Models

  • Cloud Computing Service Models: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS

  • Scalability and Elasticity

  • High Availability and Fault Tolerance


Introduction to Amazon Web Services (AWS)

  • Overview of Amazon Web Services (AWS)

  • AWS Global Presence

  • AWS Network Topology

  • AWS Pricing Models and SLAs

  • Navigating the AWS Management Console


Introduction to Key AWS Services

  • AWS Compute - Amazon EC2

  • AWS Storage - Amazon S3, Amazon EFS, Amazon EBS

  • AWS Databases - Amazon RDS, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon RedShift

  • Serverless - AWS Lambda

  • Analytics / Machine Learning - Amazon Kinesis, Amazon EMR

  • Building HA/FT Applications on AWS - Amazon Elastic Load Balancing, Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling

  • Automation on AWS - AWS Elastic Beanstalk

  • Infrastructure as Code - AWS CloudFormation


The Business Case for Cloud Computing

  • The Key Business Benefits of Cloud Computing

  • Enterprise use cases for AWS Cloud Services

  • Building a Business Case for Cloud

  • Establishing Costs: The AWS Pricing Calculator

  • Business Models and Value


Migrating to the AWS Cloud

  • AWS Migration Tools

  • AWS Trusted Advisor


Managing and Operating in the Cloud

  • Higher-level Managed Services

  • Security in the AWS Cloud

  • How to avoid Vendor Lock-in


WHAT DO OTHER STUDENTS SAY?

Check out the excellent course reviews we've received from our happy students:

"Always good to review the basics. First we learn to crawl, then we walk, eventually we learn to run. Well explained and well organized process of teaching"

"This course does an excellent job of introducing you to the world of AWS and exploring the business case for implementing this and other cloud solutions"

"Basics of cloud computing explained very elaborately. Concepts broken down into smaller appropriate courses making it easier to learn and stay engaged."


MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Hi, my name is Neal Davis - I'll be your instructor for this course. Cloud Computing is my Passion - which is why I founded Digital Cloud Training - offering AWS training resources that represent a higher quality standard than is otherwise available in the market. I created this course to help you understand the business benefits of Amazon Web Services (AWS). I enjoy teaching on Udemy as it allows me to leverage my knowledge and hands-on experience that I have built over the last 20 years…Yes, I've been working in the Cloud space since its very inception!


OUR SUCCESS IN NUMBERS

  • Over 500,000 students enrolled in our AWS courses

  • 4.7 Star instructor ratings from over 50,000 reviews

  • Our students pass the AWS exam with an average score of over 85%


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Who this course is for:

  • IT business decision makers
  • Managers, Projects Managers and Consultants
  • Individuals who are new to working with AWS
  • Professionals who want to build a business case for AWS cloud
  • Anyone interested in learning about the benefits of cloud computing on Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Course content

8 sections • 40 lectures

Introduction Preview 02:36

Help and Support Preview 02:38

Meet your Instructor Preview 02:09

Course Download Preview 00:02

Introduction Preview 01:10

The Definition of Cloud Computing Preview 04:41

Comparing Cloud Computing to Traditional IT Preview 06:20

Cloud Computing Deployment Models Preview 07:19

Cloud Computing Service Models Preview 05:15

Scalability and Elasticity Preview 02:55

High Availability and Fault Tolerance Preview 02:21

Introduction Preview 00:48

Overview of Amazon Web Services (AWS) Preview 04:28

AWS Global Presence Preview 02:42

AWS Network Topology Preview 03:27

AWS Pricing Models and SLAs Preview 03:44

Navigating the AWS Management Console Preview 07:15

Introduction Preview 01:05

AWS Compute Preview 09:47

AWS Storage Preview 09:06

AWS Databases Preview 05:51

Serverless Preview 04:26

Analytics / Machine Learning Preview 03:10

Building HA/FT Applications on AWS Preview 04:07

Automation on AWS Preview 04:07

Infrastructure as Code - AWS CloudFormation Preview 02:12

Introduction Preview 01:43

The Key Business Benefits of Cloud Computing Preview 05:23

Enterprise use cases for AWS Cloud Services Preview 06:13

Building a Business case for Cloud Preview 08:19

Establishing costs Preview 03:15

Introduction Preview 01:09

Higher-level Managed Services Preview 05:55

Security in the AWS Cloud Preview 06:40

Avoiding Lock-in Preview 03:58

Final Thoughts and Recommendations Preview 00:54

Bonus Lesson Preview 01:33