Online Training Course
Azure Cloud Tools
Get hands-on training to properly manage tools related to IAM, security, management & governance, storage, migration, networking, and computing within AWS.
Course Overview
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is one of the leading cloud computing service providers on the market today. Offering over 200 services, AWS gives organizations one comprehensive platform to support multiple business needs. To ensure optimal performance and business continuity, cloud practitioners must have a firm understanding of AWS tools, as well as how to effectively manage and secure them.
N2K’s AWS Cloud Tools course is for cloud practitioners within organizations that use Amazon Web Services who need to understand how the environment works and for those who want to deepen their current knowledge.
As an intermediate-level course, it’s designed to expose practitioners to various tools that can be found within the AWS cloud environment. With a combination of theoretical and hands-on instruction, learners will come away with a deeper understanding of how to use tools related to security, computing, storage, migration, networking, and monitoring within AWS.
Prerequisites
A foundational level of knowledge of cloud environments is recommended for this course, however, is not mandatory. Some course and certification recommendations before completing the AWS Cloud Tools course include CompTIA IT Fundamentals+, N2K’s Cloud Security Essentials, or Critical Knowledge Course.
What to Pursue Next
After completing the AWS Cloud Tools course, here are recommended role-based and certification training options to pursue next:
Who should take this course?
- Cloud Architects who need to understand the various tools that can be used when setting up AWS environments.
- Cloud Security Professionals who need to understand how to secure the various elements of AWS cloud environments.
Benefits of Training
Organizations participating in this offering will experience the following major benefits:
- Comprehensive coverage of the most widely-used tools within AWS
- Modular video lessons to fit learners’ needs and schedule
- Theoretical and hands-on instruction to enhance retention and successful application
- Optional live online session for a deep dive into the AWS cloud environment
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Course Outline
The AWS Cloud Tools course has seven core units that explore different tools related to identity and access management, security, management & governance, storage, migration, networking, and computing within AWS. Click on each unit to learn more.
Unit 1: Identity and Access Management in AWS
This module covers the identity and access management tools used within AWS to enforce resource access management, configure policies and roles, and utilize proper authorization mechanisms.
- Identity and Access Management tools
- Directory Services in AWS
Unit 2: Security in AWS
This module covers the key security tools that are used within AWS to prevent attacks, maintain confidentiality, and investigate incidents.
- Cloud Security in AWS
- Confidentiality in AWS
Unit 3: Management and Governance in AWS
This module covers the various management tools used within AWS to assist with configuration management, ensure compliance, and monitor your AWS networks’ health.
- Configuration Management
- Governance and Auditing Tools
- Monitoring and Observability Tools
Unit 4: Storage in AWS
This module covers the various storage solutions that exist within AWS, what types of data they store, and how to configure each of them.
- The Simple Storage Service
- Amazon’s Elastic File System
- The Elastic Block Store
Unit 5: Migrating to AWS
This module details the various tools that can be used by organizations when migrating resources to the AWS environment.
- AWS Migration
- Migration Services
- The AWS Snow Family
Unit 6: Networking in AWS
This module covers the tools that can be used by organizations to create and manage the various aspects of a cloud network and to make sure that the cloud network functions as intended.
- The Virtual Private Cloud
- Creating a Cloud Network
- Delivering Content in AWS
Unit 7: Computing in AWS
This module details what tools are used when handling computing resources within AWS and how to automate functions such as application deployment and when using Lambda functions.
- The Elastic Compute Cloud
- Batch Computing in AWS
- Understanding Lambda
- Application Deployment and Scaling
This course includes:
- Optional – Live Online Session
- 10 Hours of On-Demand Videos, Including Lectures and Demos
- Tools Cheat Sheet & Summary Notes
- 15-Question Diagnostic Exam
- 15-Question Final Exam
- 33-Question Knowledge Check Quizzes
- Personal Performance Tracker
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AWS Cloud Tools Course FAQs
How is training delivered?
The standard training modality of the course is video-on-demand. Participants have access to all training tools including video lessons, guided labs, knowledge checks, and more within our proprietary LMS for 180-days. Live online instruction is available upon request for enterprise teams.
Does this course train towards a certification?
No. While certain units and topics may reflect select certifications, the intended purpose of the AWS Cloud Tools course is not to prepare for an exam but to cover the core concepts and processes of AWS tools.
What are recommended subsequent courses?
After completing the AWS Cloud Tools course, here are recommended role-based and certification training options to pursue next:
Who are the instructors of the course?
- George Monsalvatge, Content Manager, PMP, CSA+, Security+, Project+, CTT, Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator: Windows Server, Windows 10
Is a certificate of completion available?
Yes! Participants receive a digital badge once they have successfully completed the course. This badge can be displayed on social profiles or email signatures. Click here to learn more about N2K’s digital badging.