AWS Cloud Computing Certification 101

 

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Educate offers multiple courses on Cloud learning for people. Since Cloud is a relatively new concept for me, I chose Cloud Computing 101, which is suitable for a new-to-cloud learner like me. The high-level course is designed to set a foundation for cloud knowledge and help someone decide where to focus next in the Cloud learning journey. This interactive course covers the fundamentals as outlined below (putting the content from the AWS Educate course outline):

·         Define cloud computing and describe its benefits

·         Compare and contrast cloud computing service and deployment models

·         Identify the AWS Global Infrastructure

·         Discuss the shared responsibility model

·         Describe the Well-Architected Framework and its role in building flexible and reliable architectures

·         Identify the use, features, and benefits of Amazon Web Services (AWS) core services

·         Practice using AWS core services in a lab environment

·         Describe four entry-level cloud computing careers

After successfully passing the assessment test, I recently finished this course and got my certification. I have an understanding of the fundamentals of cloud computing. 

Cloud computing is a new technology concept that allows users to access computing resources such as software applications, storage, and so on from any device other than a computer/local server. The way cloud computing works is that there is a central data center with a plethora of data storage and network equipment that can connect to any personal device. This sort of computing is becoming more popular for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to scalability, cost-effectiveness, and flexibility. All of these advantages are driving large organizations to adopt cloud computing. 

Amazon Web Service (AWS) is the most widely used cloud computing provider for various reasons. It has a large number of data centers around the world that can connect various devices all over the world and in different geographic regions. AWS pricing is quite flexible and cheap compared to other cloud computing providers. AWS offers high security and ensures that the user's data is protected. It also has excellent customer support. 

As a high school student who appreciates coding, I can use AWS as a development platform. AWS provides sample projects and will assist me in creating my project one day. Aside from coding, AWS can help me become a better student by providing several resources and learning materials to help me study my academic subjects better. I aim to continue learning and experimenting with various AWS Cloud services.