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AWS Certified Solutions Architect: Zero to Mastery

Learn AWS from an industry expert. This bootcamp will teach you AWS fundamentals all the way to mastering advanced cloud technologies so that you'll be able to ace the AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SSA-C03) certification exam and get hired as a Cloud Architect in 2023!

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Taught by: Amber Israelsen

Last updated: March 2023

Course overview

We guarantee you that this is the most comprehensive and up-to-date course to prepare for the AWS Solutions Architect certification exam and become a Cloud Architect or Engineer. You'll learn everything you need to ace the exam, get certified as an AWS Solutions Architect, and gain the skills you need to get hired in 2023!

What you'll learn

  • In-depth learning and knowledge of the advanced AWS technologies needed to pass the Solutions Architect (SAA-C03) exam
  • Hands-on demos that teach you to master cloud architecture design principles
  • The fundamentals & business of the cloud including security, scalability, and the economics of Amazon Web Services
  • Learn the entire AWS cloud ecosystem including analytics tools like Amazon Athena, Kinesis, and QuickSight, EC2 Instances, S3 Storage, artificial intelligence & machine learning, and more
  • Full Practice Exam that simulates the actual exam, including detailed explanations for every answer
  • Learn precisely what is needed to ace the certification exam in an efficient and effective manner
  • Study strategies, tips, exam guide, and practice questions in every section
  • Gain the skills and understanding to confidently apply for AWS Cloud Architect & Cloud Engineer jobs

This AWS Solutions Architect bootcamp course covers all new information and best practices for 2023 and is focused on efficiency.

That means you'll never have to spend time on confusing, out-of-date, incomplete tutorials anymore.

Instead we're laser-focused on teaching you exactly what you need to ace the AWS Solutions Architect Associate exam so that you can learn AWS, get certified, and get hired.

And this AWS cloud bootcamp goes beyond just teaching you the information, it'll also ensure you get across the finish line.

How? Amber (your instructor) gives you study strategies, tips, demos, practice questions on every topic, and a full practice exam.

Amber is dedicated to continually providing you with the most up-to-date, accurate information and study strategies for the exam, so you can be confident that no matter how the cloud technologies or certification exam change that you'll be learning the latest information in this course.

Now that's dedication.

And the success stories speak for themselves.

Graduates of Zero To Mastery are now working at Google, Tesla, Amazon, Apple, IBM, Uber, Facebook, Shopify + other top tech companies.

They are also working as top freelancers getting paid while working remotely around the world.

This can be you.

By enrolling today, you’ll also get to join our exclusive live online community classroom to learn alongside thousands of students, alumni, mentors, TAs and Instructors.

Most importantly, you will learn from a senior industry professional that has actual real-world experience working with and teaching AWS.

Why Become A Cloud Architect?

Because when you become a Cloud Architect you'll be on Cloud 9!

Okay bad joke, don't hate us and keep reading for the real (and better) reasons.

Becoming an AWS Certified Solutions Architect is a great way to pivot into tech or take your existing career in tech to the next level. That's because it provides you with some seriously lucrative opportunities.

In fact the average compensation of an AWS Cloud Architect is over $196,000 / year.

That's right, $196,000! Maybe our "Cloud 9" joke wasn't really a joke after all, eh?

Plus the cloud computing market is huge. Like, really huge.

AWS isn't the only cloud service. There are others like Azure and GCP (Google Cloud Platform). But AWS has about 75% market share in the enterprise cloud market making it the biggest player in a trillion dollar market.

Just so we're clear: AWS is HUGE.

That's before we even talk about the fact that more and more companies are implementing and utilizing cloud services every day. This is only the beginning.

That means you have definitely not missed the boat to start your career in this high-paying, in-demand, future-proof sector.

With your AWS Solutions Architect certificate in-hand, you'll be ready to help companies design, develop, and deploy advanced cloud technologies.

Even better? The Solutions Architect certification covers a broad range of AWS services, focusing on how to put them together in a way that’s secure, resilient, high-performing and cost-optimized.

That means this AWS certification is a great foundation for all roles, even if you don’t plan to work as a Cloud Architect or Cloud Engineer.

So even if you’re a Developer or a Sysadmin, this is still a valuable certification to have under your belt.

What's the AWS Solutions Architect Certification?

AWS certifications are the gold standard for cloud certifications and are recognized globally. They help validate your skills and help potential employers identify candidates with certain levels of AWS expertise.

Whereas the entry-level Cloud Practitioner certification focuses on key foundational concepts, the Solutions Architect certification takes it to the next level by applying that knowledge.

This AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA) certification focuses on a wide range of services, including compute, networking, storage, databases, and how to deploy and manage them.

This in-demand certification can build your credibility in the field, increase your earnings potential, and put you front-and-center for leading AWS projects.

Here's what this AWS Certified Solutions Architect Bootcamp covers:

What's so special about this course?

This course will help you get over the finish line by:

  • Teaching you the most up-to-date information needed to pass the certification exam
  • Testing your knowledge with quizzes at the end of each section
  • Walking you through the exam & study strategies
  • Having you simulate the real thing with a 65-question AWS Solutions Architect practice exam

Oh and you'll be learning from a world-class ZTM instructor: Amber Israelsen, an industry professional with 20+ years of experience that also has an incredible ability to make learning fun & engaging.

Plus this course, like all Zero To Mastery courses, is constantly updated. As the AWS ecosystem evolves, this course will also be continually updated with new lectures and resources. This will be your go-to place to find the latest AWS best practices and resources as you develop and grow your cloud career.

Here's the breakdown of what specifically you'll learn in this AWS Solutions Architect Bootcamp:

0. AWS Certifications Overview

Don't understand the difference between a Cloud Practitioner and a Solutions Architect? No worries! You'll learn where this AWS Solutions Architect - Associate (SAA) certification fits into the overall AWS certification path.

1. AWS Cloud Practitioner Refresher

If it’s been a while since you took the Cloud Practitioner training or exam, this section provides you with a refresher on the important concepts and services to remember before diving into the deep end.

2. Authentication and Authorization – Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Identity and Access Management (IAM) is at the core of everything in AWS. You'll dig deep into the important concepts and services, such as Amazon Cognito, AWS SSO, and AWS Organizations.

3. Compute

Learn about more advanced concepts, and get practice with several hands-on demos. Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), Lambda and the various container services (ECS, EKS, Fargate and ECR) shine in this section.

4. Elastic Load Balancing and Auto Scaling

Elasticity is a cornerstone concept for cloud computing. In this section, we get into detail about how that works in AWS, with the primary focus being load balancing and auto scaling groups.

5. Networking

At the end of the day AWS is essentially a giant network, and you really need to understand networking concepts to be successful. Are you a networking novice? Have no fear! This section will break it down with easy-to-understand concepts and plenty of practice.

6. Storage

AWS offers a variety of storage solutions, with S3 Storage being the most popular. This section dives into advanced concepts for S3 but you'll also learn about additional storage solutions such as Elastic File System (EFS), Storage Gateway, and the Snow Family of Products.

7. Databases

So many databases, so little time! From relational databases to NoSQL databases to graph to in-memory databases, AWS has it all. This section will cover everything you need to know for the Solutions Architect certification exam.

8. Data Migration and Transfer

You'll get a high-level look at the various AWS services available for migrating data, such as AWS Database Migration Service (DMS), AWS DataSync, AWS Application Migration Service, the AWS Transfer Family, and the AWS Snow Family.

9. Analytics

You already know the world runs on data. But with so much data, how do you make sense of it all? In this section, you'll dig deep into the AWS analytics services that help you process and analyze data, including Amazon Athena, Amazon Kinesis, Amazon QuickSight and Amazon EMR.

10. Monitoring

So you’ve deployed your service to the cloud. Now what? This section covers services used for monitoring your cloud, including AWS CloudWatch, AWS CloudTrail and AWS Config.

11. Security and Compliance

Security and compliance may not be sexy, but they're more important today than ever before. You'll learn how to use the spectrum of services available in AWS to help keep you safe and compliant.

12. Automation and Governance

You're here because this AWS bootcamp will teach you in an efficient and effective manner, so of course you'll also want to be efficient and effective when working as a Cloud Architect or Engineer.

Well lucky for you, AWS provides several services that automate repetitive tasks and make your life easier, such as AWS CloudFormation, AWS Service Catalog, and AWS Systems Manager. You'll learn how to master these services, become an expert with AWS, and save your time.

13. DNS and Network Routing

This section builds on the Networking section covered earlier in the course. Specifically you'll start digging into Domain Name System (DNS) concepts and how it works in AWS with Route 53. You'll also learn about Amazon’s content delivery network called CloudFront.

14. Application Integration

Microservices are all the rage these days. With so many architectures adopting a microservices approach these days, you'll need a way to integrate a lot of moving parts. To do this, AWS offers services like the Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Amazon Simple Notification Service (SNS), EventBridge and Step Functions, which you'll learn how to use in this section.

15. Machine Learning

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are enormous topics in themselves. For the Solutions Architect exam though, you only need to know the basics. This section covers the core AI/ML services, including why, how, and when to use them.

16. Backup and Recovery

Disasters happen. They're frustrating, scary, and horrible, but they're a fact of life. This section covers strategies and services available for disaster recovery in AWS, because as a Solutions Architect it’s important that you know what to do when it all goes wrong.

17. Billing and Pricing

AWS works on a pay-as-you-go model. So it’s important to understand how things are billed and how to reduce your costs as much as possible. This module covers services and tools available to help you control your spending.

18. The Well-Architected Framework

Every good Solutions Architect should know the Well-Architected Framework. This section covers the six pillars of the Framework, including numerous examples of how they're implemented.

19. Preparing For The Exam

You're here to launch your new career as an AWS Cloud Architect.

To do that you need to pass the certification exam. That's what this is all about.

So don't skip this section - this is where the magic happens! You'll learn test-taking tips, sample questions, and what to expect on the day of the exam.

You'll even be walked through how to register for the exam. Seems simple but we like to make things as seamless as possible for you.

20. AWS Practice Exam + Quizzes

How could we forget the best part!? You'll also get a full, timed, 65-question AWS Solutions Architect that simulates the real certification exam. You'll know exactly what it's like before you take the real exam.

Plus every section of this course includes quizzes with additional questions.

In total there's over 125 PRACTICE QUESTIONS in this course!

By the time you take the exam, you'll be completely ready. We like to make sure ZTM students are over-prepared and under-stressed, y'know?

What's the bottom line?

This course is not about making you just follow along so that when you are done with the course you don’t know what to do other than watch another tutorial.

Instead, this course will push you and challenge you to go from a beginner to a top 10% Cloud Architect 💪.

And you have nothing to lose. You can start learning right now and if this course isn't everything you expected, we'll refund you 100% within 30 days. No hassles and no questions asked.

When's the best time to get started? Today!

There's never a bad time to learn in-demand skills. But the sooner, the better. So take your first step to getting certified as an AWS Cloud Practitioner today by joining the ZTM Academy. You'll have a clear roadmap to developing the skills to build and operate your own AWS cloud architecture, get hired, and advance your career.

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Practice what you preach

The best way you can learn is by doing. That's why a key part of this course is the full AWS Solutions Architect Practice Exam.

AWS Solutions Architect Practice Exam

AWS Solutions Architect Practice Exam

A full AWS Solutions Architect practice exam so that you can simulate the actual exam. Here you'll actually put what you've learned to the test. Plus every question comes with detailed explanations, so you'll be able to learn from any mistakes.

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Course curriculum

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Module 1: Course Introduction

9 lectures

AWS Certified Solutions Architect2:18

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Exercise: Meet Your Classmates and Instructor

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Understanding Your Video Player (notes, video speed, subtitles + more)

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Why This Course?1:46

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Where This Fits into the AWS Certification Path3:18

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Course Outline3:20

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DEMO: Creating an AWS Account for Labs3:08

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DEMO: Creating an AWS Budget for Labs3:00

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Set Your Learning Streak Goal

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Module 2: AWS Cloud Practitioner Refresher

13 lectures

Module Introduction0:28

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AWS Infrastructure Concepts2:25

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Core AWS Services1:09

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An Overview of Ways to Work with AWS1:19

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DEMO: Installing the AWS CLI on Windows1:34

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DEMO: Installing the AWS CLI on Linux2:04

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DEMO: Installing the AWS CLI on Mac2:10

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DEMO: Configuring the CLI on Linux, Windows and Mac4:43

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DEMO: Working with AWS CloudShell3:26

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Important Points to Remember2:12

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Practice Questions

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Practice Questions: Answers & Explanations

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Unlimited Updates

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Module 3: Authentication and Authorization – Identity and Access Management (IAM)

18 lectures

Module Introduction0:37

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AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) Overview0:35

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DEMO: Creating IAM Users2:59

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DEMO: Creating IAM User Groups0:45

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IAM Roles4:00

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IAM Policies2:20

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DEMO: Creating IAM Policies2:37

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DEMO: Attaching IAM Policies3:25

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Security Token Service (STS) Overview1:52

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DEMO: Switching Roles in the AWS Console4:22

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Identity Federation3:52

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AWS Directory Services Overview3:04

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AWS Single Sign-On Overview1:03

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Accounts and Organizations Overview2:19

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DEMO: Working with Organizations, Accounts and AWS Control Tower3:39

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Important Points to Remember2:06

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Practice Questions

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Practice Questions: Answers & Explanations

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Module 4: Compute

31 lectures

Module Introduction0:38

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EC2 Overview, Instance Types and Purchasing2:49

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DEMO: Creating an EC2 Instance8:35

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Amazon Machine Images (AMIs) Overview1:05

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DEMO: Creating an Amazon Machine Image (AMI)3:28

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Connecting to EC2 Instances: Overview1:12

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DEMO: SSH Connection from Linux4:11

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DEMO: SSH Connection from Mac4:22

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DEMO: SSH Connection from Windows 10 or Higher2:50

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DEMO: SSH Connection from Windows 8 or Earlier5:23

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DEMO: EC2 Instance Connect with Linux1:40

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DEMO: Remote Desktop with Windows2:39

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EC2 Placement Groups Overview3:07

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DEMO: Creating EC2 Placement Groups1:53

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EC2 Storage: Elastic Block Store (EBS) Overview4:34

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DEMO: Creating and Attaching an EBS Volume6:52

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EC2 Storage: EC2 Instance Store Overview1:17

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Lambda Overview1:58

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DEMO: Creating a Lambda Function with an S3 Trigger6:23

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Lambda Quotas and Use Cases1:37

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Elastic Beanstalk Overview1:45

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DEMO: Creating an App with Elastic Beanstalk3:04

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Containers and Docker Overview4:43

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Containers on AWS: ECS, EKS, Fargate and ECR Overview2:40

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Elastic Container Service (ECS) Terminology and Concepts3:09

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DEMO: Creating an ECS Cluster2:02

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DEMO: Creating an ECS Service7:45

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Important Points to Remember2:08

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Practice Questions

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Practice Questions: Answers & Explanations

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Course Check-In

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Module 5: Elastic Load Balancing and Auto Scaling

16 lectures

Module Introduction1:24

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Elastic Load Balancing Overview3:12

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DEMO: Creating an Application Load Balancer8:23

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Sticky Sessions Overview1:26

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DEMO: Working with Load Balancer Sticky Sessions2:21

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Connection Draining and Deregistration Delay1:56

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Load Balancing with TLS/SSL Certificates3:27

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Auto Scaling Groups Overview1:23

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DEMO: Creating an Auto-Scaling Group7:11

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Auto Scaling Policies4:50

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DEMO: Creating an ECS Service with a Load Balancer14:37

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Auto Scaling with ECS2:11

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Auto Scaling for RDS and DynamoDB1:13

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Important Points to Remember4:33

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Practice Questions

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Practice Questions: Answers & Explanations

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Module 6: Networking

32 lectures

Module Introduction0:40

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Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Overview4:35

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Private, Public and Elastic IP Addresses3:19

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CIDR Notation and RFC 19186:40

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DEMO: Creating a VPC2:11

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Subnets Overview4:00

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DEMO: Creating Subnets in a VPC2:31

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Internet Gateways and Route Tables Overview2:37

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DEMO: Creating an Internet Gateway and Routing to It8:20

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Elastic Network Interfaces (ENI) Overview1:16

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DEMO: Working with Elastic Network Interfaces (ENIs)5:41

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Security Groups Overview3:26

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DEMO: Creating a Custom Security Group2:44

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Network Access Control Lists (NACLs) Overview7:37

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DEMO: Working with Network Access Control Lists (NACLs)3:40

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Network Access Control Lists (NACLs) vs. Security Groups1:41

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Network Address Translation (NAT) Overview2:27

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Network Address Translation (NAT) Devices3:30

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Bastion Hosts Overview1:46

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VPC Peering Overview1:42

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DEMO: Setting up VPC Peering7:21

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VPC Endpoints Overview1:49

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VPC Flow Logs Overview1:22

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VPC Reachability Analyzer Overview1:27

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DEMO: Working with VPC Reachability Analyzer3:39

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IMPORTANT! Shut Down Resources1:59

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Site-to-Site VPN Overview2:17

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Direct Connect Overview1:48

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Transit Gateway Overview2:07

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Important Points to Remember3:56

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Practice Questions

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Practice Questions: Answers & Explanations

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Module 7: Storage

23 lectures

Module Introduction0:55

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Overview3:26

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DEMO: Creating and Uploading to an S3 Bucket4:14

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Durability and Availability1:28

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Encryption with S3 Overview5:20

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DEMO: Encrypting Buckets and Objects in S33:51

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S3 Versioning Overview4:35

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DEMO: Enabling Versioning in S32:41

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S3 Storage Classes and Lifecycle Overview5:56

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DEMO: Creating S3 Lifecycle Rules2:56

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Accessing S3 Objects3:30

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DEMO: Creating an S3 Bucket Policy4:19

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DEMO: Working with Presigned URLs2:04

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DEMO: Hosting a Static Website on S33:49

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Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) and S34:39

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Elastic File System (EFS) Overview3:08

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Amazon FSx1:21

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Storage Gateway3:26

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Snow Family of Products2:04

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Important Points to Remember4:36

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Practice Questions

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Practice Questions: Answers & Explanations

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Exercise: Imposter Syndrome2:55

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Module 8: Databases

12 lectures

Module Introduction0:58

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Overview of Databases in AWS0:51

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Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) Overview6:07

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DEMO: Amazon RDS: Creating and Connecting to a MySQL Database7:28

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Amazon Redshift Overview1:34

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Amazon DynamoDB Overview3:48

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DEMO: Creating a DynamoDB Table3:11

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Amazon ElastiCache Overview1:54

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Amazon Neptune Overview0:58

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Important Points to Remember2:11

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Practice Questions

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Practice Questions: Answers & Explanations

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Module 9: Data Migration and Transfer

9 lectures

Module Introduction0:32

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AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) Overview2:08

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AWS DataSync Overview1:09

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AWS Application Migration Service Overview2:22

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AWS Transfer Family Overview1:04

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AWS Snow Family Overview0:55

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Important Points to Remember1:49

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Practice Questions

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Practice Questions: Answers & Explanations

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Module 10: Analytics

9 lectures

Module Introduction0:48

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Amazon Athena Overview1:09

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DEMO: Using Athena to Query S3 Data5:59

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Amazon Kinesis Family Overview1:52

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Amazon QuickSight Overview0:50

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Amazon EMR Overview0:46

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Important Points to Remember0:54

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Practice Questions

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Practice Questions: Answers & Explanations

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Module 11: Monitoring

19 lectures

Module Introduction0:44

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CloudWatch Overview1:27

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CloudWatch Metrics Overview4:39

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DEMO: Working with CloudWatch Metrics4:06

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CloudWatch Logs Overview1:16

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DEMO: Working with CloudWatch Logs3:48

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CloudWatch Alarms Overview1:34

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DEMO: Working with CloudWatch Alarms5:02

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CloudWatch Dashboards Overview1:05

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DEMO: Working with CloudWatch Dashboards3:44

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CloudWatch Agent Overview1:26

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CloudTrail Overview2:43

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DEMO: Working with CloudTrail7:11

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CloudWatch vs. CloudTrail1:02

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AWS Config Overview0:42

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DEMO: Working with AWS Config5:02

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Important Points to Remember1:27

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Practice Questions

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Practice Questions: Answers & Explanations

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Module 12: Security and Compliance

23 lectures

Module Introduction1:23

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Overview of the AWS Shared Responsibility Model1:29

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Infrastructure Protection: AWS Shield2:57

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Infrastructure Protection: AWS Web Application Firewall (WAF)1:38

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DEMO: Infrastructure Protection: AWS Web Application Firewall (WAF)3:41

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Data Protection: AWS Key Management System (KMS) and CloudHSM4:45

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DEMO: Working with Keys in AWS KMS2:47

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Data Protection: AWS Certificate Manager (ACM)2:00

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Data Protection: AWS Secrets Manager2:26

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DEMO: Working with AWS Secrets Manager2:24

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Data Protection: Amazon Macie1:00

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Detection: Amazon Inspector1:06

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Detection: Amazon GuardDuty0:54

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Detection: AWS Config Overview0:42

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DEMO: Working with AWS Config5:02

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Detection: AWS Security Hub0:49

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DEMO: A Tour of AWS Security Hub1:49

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Incident Response: Amazon Detective1:31

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Compliance: AWS Artifact0:43

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DEMO: A Tour of AWS Artifact1:02

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Important Points to Remember3:29

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Practice Questions

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Practice Questions: Answers & Explanations

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Module 13: Automation and Governance

8 lectures

Module Introduction0:36

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CloudFormation Overview2:22

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DEMO: Deploying a CloudFormation Template5:57

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AWS Service Catalog Overview1:32

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AWS Systems Manager and Parameter Store Overview3:35

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Important Points to Remember1:14

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Practice Questions

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Practice Questions: Answers & Explanations

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Module 14: DNS and Network Routing

10 lectures

Module Introduction0:41

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Domain Name System (DNS) Basics6:40

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Amazon Route 53 Overview7:33

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DEMO: Working with Record Types in Route 535:11

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CloudFront Overview2:47

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DEMO: Setting up a CloudFront Distribution with an S3 Origin6:13

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AWS Global Accelerator Overview3:13

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Important Points to Remember1:59

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Practice Questions

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Practice Questions: Answers & Explanations

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Module 15: Application Integration

13 lectures

Module Introduction2:05

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Amazon API Gateway Overview2:01

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DEMO: Creating a REST API with API Gateway and Lambda4:35

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Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS) Overview2:29

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SQS Queue Types and Functionality6:18

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DEMO: Sending and Receiving Messages with SQS4:28

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Simple Notification Service (SNS) Overview1:58

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DEMO: Sending an Email Using Amazon SNS3:06

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Amazon EventBridge (CloudWatch Events) Overview2:41

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AWS Step Functions Overview1:27

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Important Points to Remember2:31

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Practice Questions

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Practice Questions: Answers & Explanations

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Module 16: Machine Learning

5 lectures

Module Introduction0:51

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The AWS Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Stack6:38

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Important Points to Remember1:09

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Practice Questions

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Practice Questions: Answers & Explanations

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Module 17: Backup and Recovery

13 lectures

Module Introduction0:52

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Disaster Recovery Terminology and Strategies4:54

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Overview of Backup Features in AWS1:32

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DEMO: Data Lifecycle Manager Overview3:38

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DEMO: Creating a Backup with AWS Backup5:20

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DEMO: Restoring a RDS Database to a Point in Time2:50

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DEMO: Restoring a RDS Database from a Snapshot2:45

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DEMO: Promoting a RDS Read Replica3:21

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Disaster Recovery with Amazon Aurora1:47

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Amazon Aurora Multi-Master and Global Databases1:47

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Important Points to Remember2:57

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Practice Questions

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Practice Questions: Answers & Explanations

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Module 18: Billing and Pricing

13 lectures

Module Introduction0:44

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Overview of EC2 Pricing Models4:36

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DEMO: Working with Savings Plans, Spot and Reserved Instances5:10

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Organizations and Consolidated Billing1:35

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DEMO: Working with the Billing Dashboard4:52

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DEMO: Working with AWS Cost Explorer4:51

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DEMO: Working with the AWS Pricing Calculator3:31

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AWS Budgets and Billing Alerts/Alarms Overview1:40

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DEMO: Setting up AWS Budgets and CloudWatch Billing Alerts/Alarms8:08

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IMPORTANT: Deleting Resources Used in the Course4:34

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Important Points to Remember3:31

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Practice Questions

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Practice Questions: Answers & Explanations

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Module 19: The Well-Architected Framework

7 lectures

Module Introduction1:35

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The Reliability Pillar1:52

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The Performance Efficiency Pillar1:32

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The Security Pillar1:34

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The Cost Optimization Pillar1:17

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The Operational Excellence Pillar1:05

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The Sustainability Pillar1:28

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Module 20: Preparing for the Exam

6 lectures

Module Introduction0:35

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DEMO: Reviewing the Exam Guide2:54

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DEMO: Test-Taking Tips and Sample Questions7:26

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DEMO: Registering for the Exam, Cost and Vouchers2:49

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Exam Day! What to Expect2:37

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Next Steps1:09

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Practice Exam

3 lectures

Instructions

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Practice Exam

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Practice Exam: Answers & Explanations

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Where To Go From Here?

5 lectures

Thank You!1:17

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Review This Course!

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Become An Alumni

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Learning Guideline

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LinkedIn Endorsements

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Meet your instructor

Your AWS Solutions Architect bootcamp instructor (Amber) isn't just an expert with years of real-world professional experience. She has been in your shoes. She makes learning fun. She makes complex topics feel simple. She will motivate you. She will push you. And she will go above and beyond to help you succeed.

Amber Israelsen

Hi, I'm Amber Israelsen!

Amber is a Software Developer & Technical Trainer with numerous industry certifications. She has a particular set of skills that allow her to use storytelling to share her industry-leading expertise in a way that is efficient and engaging.

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Amber Israelsen

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any prerequisites for this course?

  • A computer (Windows, Mac, or Linux) with an internet connection.
  • We strongly recommend taking our AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner course first (including with your ZTM Academy membership) to ensure you have the fundamental AWS knowledge required, though this AWS bootcamp does provide a refresher of the information learned in Cloud Practitioner.
  • No AWS subscription is necessary. AWS Free Tier is used throughout the course.
  • No prior programming knowledge is required.
  • A willingness and enthusiasm to learn AWS and become a certified Solutions Architect.

Who is this course for?

  • Anyone who wants to learn cloud computing and become an expert with Amazon Web Services
  • Developers who want to learn AWS cloud technologies and be able to add a new skill to their resume and toolkit
  • Anyone that wants to efficiently learn the material needed to pass the AWS Solutions Architect certification exam
  • Anyone not wanting to pay for an expensive in-person cloud bootcamp
  • Students who are stuck in a cycle of tutorials and want to go beyond "beginner" AWS tutorials
  • Anyone interested in pivoting into a future-proof career in cloud computing making $100,000+ / year
  • You're interested in working at companies with large cloud infrastructure and services
  • You want to learn from an industry professional who has 15+ years of real-world industry experience

Do you provide a certificate of completion?

We definitely do and they are quite nice. You will also be able to add Zero To Mastery Academy to the education section of your LinkedIn profile as well.

Can I download the videos?

Definitely. You can download any and all lessons for personal use. We do everything we can to make learning easy, fun and accessible. Whether that’s on your commute, on a flight or just when you have limited access to good WiFi.

Still have more questions about the Academy?

Still have more questions specific to the Academy membership? No problem, we answer some more here.

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