AWS Business Essentials

AWS Business Essentials will introduce IT executives and professionals to the benefits of cloud computing; and how cloud strategy can help achieve business goals. In this course, we will discuss how to make the most of cloud computing for business, the basics of AWS, including its financial benefits. The course will also demonstrate what a successful cloud adoption system looks like, which can also help you choose the right AWS platform for your cloud strategies.

What will you learn during the course?

• You will learn what the benefits of AWS cloud are
• Learn the most useful uses of the AWS platform
• Learn the most effective security settings, controls and how to store data securely
• Understand the financial impact that an AWS cloud system can have on an organization's procurement cycle, cost management and contracts, while minimizing the risks associated with consumption-based pricing models

• for managers and professionals in IT companies
• For those who are new to AWS

Module 1: Getting started with the cloud

• What is cloud computing?
• Why do organisations leverage cloud computing services?
• Who is using cloud computing services?

Module 2: Leveraging AWS for competitive advantage

• Cloud Computing Framework
• Solutions of big data
• Mobile
• Disaster Recovery (DR)
• Demonstration: case case study

Module 3: Cloud economics

• AWS pricing principles
• The simple monthly calculator
• Total cost of ownership
• Cost optimization
• Demonstration: Trusted Advisor, TCO Calculator

Module 4: Security and compliance

• Overview of cloud security
• Security of the cloud
• Security in the cloud
• Demonstration: Customer Testimonial (video)

Module 5: Migrating to the cloud

• The four steps of cloud success: Explore, Experiment, Engage and Enable

It is recommended that course participants have the following prerequisites:

• Practical experience with IT infrastructure systems
• Experience with IT infrastructure
• Knowledge of basic IT security concepts