Software Engineering Goal Templates Amazon Web Services

Amazon Web Services

Amazon Web Services, Inc. is a subsidiary of Amazon that provides on-demand cloud computing platforms and APIs to individuals, companies, and governments, on a metered, pay-as-you-go basis. Oftentimes, clients will use this in combination with autoscaling.

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Use this learning plan to master AWS and build scalable and cost-effective solutions using cloud computing.

Introduction to Cloud Computing and AWS
- Understand the basics of cloud computing and its benefits.
- Learn about the core services provided by AWS and their use cases.
- Familiarize yourself with AWS terminology, concepts, and the AWS Management Console.
AWS Core Services
- Gain in-depth knowledge of foundational AWS services, including:
  - Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) for virtual server provisioning.
  - Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service) for scalable object storage.
  - Amazon RDS (Relational Database Service) for managed database hosting.
  - Amazon VPC (Virtual Private Cloud) for network isolation and security.
- Understand how to configure and utilize these services effectively.
AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Learn how to manage user accounts, permissions, and security in AWS.
- Understand IAM roles, policies, and best practices for securing AWS resources.
AWS Networking
- Explore AWS networking concepts, such as VPC, subnets, routing, and security groups.
- Learn how to configure and manage network resources within AWS.
AWS Serverless Computing
- Understand the serverless computing paradigm and its benefits.
- Learn how to use AWS Lambda for event-driven, serverless application development.
- Explore other serverless services, such as AWS API Gateway and AWS Step Functions.
AWS Storage and Database Services
- Deep dive into advanced storage and database services provided by AWS, including:
  - Amazon DynamoDB for NoSQL database hosting.
  - Amazon SNS (Simple Notification Service) and Amazon SQS (Simple Queue Service) for messaging and queuing.
  - Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS) for block-level storage volumes.
- Learn how to choose and use the appropriate storage and database services for different use cases.
AWS Deployment and Management
- Gain proficiency in AWS CloudFormation for infrastructure as code (IaC) deployments.
- Explore AWS Elastic Beanstalk and AWS CodeDeploy for application deployment and management.
- Learn about monitoring and logging services, such as AWS CloudWatch and AWS X-Ray.
AWS Security and Compliance
- Understand AWS security best practices, including data encryption, network security, and access control.
- Learn about AWS security services, such as AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), AWS Key Management Service (KMS), and AWS WAF (Web Application Firewall).
- Gain knowledge of AWS compliance programs and how to ensure compliance in AWS environments.
AWS Cost Optimization and Billing
- Learn how to optimize AWS resource usage and costs.
- Understand AWS billing models, pricing structures, and cost management tools.
- Explore strategies for cost optimization, such as rightsizing instances and utilizing AWS cost optimization services.
AWS Advanced Services
- Explore advanced AWS services based on your specific needs and interests:
- Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS) or AWS Fargate for containerized application deployment.
- Amazon Redshift for data warehousing and analytics.
- AWS Lambda Layers for code reuse and modularity.
- Amazon Machine Learning or AWS SageMaker for machine learning and AI capabilities.
AWS Solutions Architect Certification
- Consider pursuing the AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification to validate your AWS knowledge and skills.
- Prepare for the certification exam by studying relevant documentation, whitepapers, and practice exams.

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