Free ebookComplete Guide to Creating Servers on AWS from Basic to Advanced

Course Description

Welcome to the "Complete Guide to Creating Servers on AWS from Basic to Advanced" course! This comprehensive guide belongs to the Information Technology category, specifically focusing on Web Servers and Networks. With 70 pages of rich content, this course is meticulously designed to take you from a beginner to an advanced user in creating and managing servers on Amazon Web Services (AWS).

The course begins with an introductory overview of Amazon Web Services (AWS), setting the stage for a deeper dive into the platform. You will get familiar with the various services AWS offers, giving you a robust foundation to build on as you progress through the course. Setting up your AWS account is straightforward, and we guide you through every step to ensure you're ready to get hands-on with AWS.

Starting with the basics, you'll learn the initial steps for creating AWS servers and how to choose the right EC2 instance for your specific needs. This includes setting up and configuring an EC2 instance, installing operating systems, and handling storage configurations. Security is paramount, so we cover comprehensive strategies for securing your EC2 instances and managing network configurations.

Once your instances are up and running, we guide you on how to connect, manage, and back them up. Scalability and load balancing are crucial for any growing application, and through CloudWatch, you'll monitor your instances to maintain peak performance. Transitioning to AWS S3, you’ll master setting up S3 buckets, managing data, and ensuring its security, while also learning how to monitor your storage solutions.

Database management is another critical aspect, and our course provides thorough insights into setting up and managing AWS RDS instances, along with pertinent security measures and monitoring options. Networking within AWS, including VPC and subnet configurations, gateways, routes, and security groups, ensures your servers are both interconnected and secure.

The course then dives into advanced topics such as AWS Lambda for serverless computing, security with IAM and KMS, and automation using AWS CloudFormation. You’ll also explore monitoring and logging through AWS CloudTrail, deploying applications with Elastic Beanstalk, and best practices for creating and managing AWS servers.

Cost management and problem resolution are addressed, providing strategies to analyze costs, achieve savings, and troubleshoot common issues. We emphasize disaster preparedness and server migration to AWS, ensuring you're equipped to handle any challenge.

Integration of AWS with other services and real-world deployment case studies offer practical applications of your newfound skills. Looking ahead, we discuss the future trends in AWS server creation, keeping you ahead of the curve.

Sophisticated scaling techniques and load balancing with EC2 Auto Scaling and Elastic Load Balancers are covered in detail, including various types of load balancers and session management strategies. Additionally, you’ll learn about AWS Route 53 for DNS configuration, CloudFront for performance optimization, and S3 Transfer Acceleration for speedier data transfers.

Furthermore, the course explores AWS Snowball for massive data transfers, AWS Direct Connect for dedicated network connections, and AWS Storage Gateway for seamless backup and archiving solutions. By the end of this course, you will have an in-depth understanding and practical expertise in creating and managing servers on AWS, equipping you with the skills to excel in the field of Information Technology.