AWS EC2: Essentials and Best Practices ☁️⚙️
What You’ll Learn
- Understanding of AWS EC2: Grasp the fundamental concepts of EC2 and its role in the broader AWS ecosystem.
- Instance Creation and Management: Learn how to create and manage EC2 instances, including understanding instance states.
- EC2 Types and Sizing: Discover how to choose the right EC2 instance types and sizes for various applications to optimize performance and cost.
- EBS (Elastic Block Store) Integration: Understand how to attach and use EBS volumes with EC2 instances for persistent storage solutions.
- AMI (Amazon Machine Images): Gain knowledge on creating, managing, and using AMIs for launching instances.
- Snapshots and Backups: Learn how to create and manage EBS snapshots for effective data backup and recovery.
- Automation with Boot Scripts: Master the use of instance boot scripts for automating software installations and configurations during instance launch.
- Placement Groups and HPC (High Performance Computing): Explore advanced topics such as placement groups for low latency or high throughput applications, and how EC2 supports high-performance computing scenarios.
Requirements
- Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts.
- Familiarity with AWS services is beneficial but not required.
- Basic knowledge of Linux/Windows operating systems and networking concepts.
Course Description
Dive deep into the world of Amazon Web Services (AWS) with our comprehensive course on Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2). Designed for both beginners and intermediate cloud enthusiasts, this course provides an in-depth overview of AWS EC2, teaching you the fundamentals of cloud computing, instance creation, and management.
Through practical examples and hands-on exercises, you’ll gain the expertise needed to leverage EC2 for deploying scalable, flexible, and cost-effective applications in the cloud. Join us to unlock the full potential of AWS EC2 and transform your approach to cloud computing! 🚀
Content Outline
- Introduction to AWS EC2: Overview of EC2 within AWS, its benefits, and core components.
- Creating an EC2 Instance: Step-by-step guide to launching your first instance, selecting an AMI, and configuring instance settings.
- EC2 Types and Finding the Right Size: Detailed explanation of instance types (General Purpose, Compute Optimized, etc.), their use cases, and how to select the right one.
- EBS Drives: Introduction to EBS, types of EBS volumes, and best practices for attaching and detaching volumes.
- EC2 AMI: Creating custom AMIs, sharing AMIs, and AMI best practices.
- Snapshots: How to create, manage, and restore from EBS snapshots.
- Boot Scripts: Automating instance initialization using user data scripts.
- Placement Groups and HPC: Understanding different types of placement groups (Cluster, Spread, Partition) and leveraging EC2 for high-performance computing needs.
This comprehensive course structure equips students with the knowledge and skills to utilize AWS EC2 effectively for their computing needs, ensuring they are well-prepared to tackle real-world challenges in the cloud.
Who This Course Is For
- Individuals seeking a quick understanding of AWS EC2.
- Technical cloud teams looking to enhance their knowledge and skills in cloud computing.
