1.1 Introduction AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate
Welcome to this preparation course for the AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate exam (2020 edition). The training spans roughly 24 hours and gives you the technical foundation needed both to pass the certification and to design real cloud architectures back in your own company. A general computing background is recommended; deep AWS expertise is not required to get started.
What you will find in the course
- A dedicated video for each module covering the underlying concepts.
- Written documentation associated with every module for quick reference.
- Hands-on labs to practise inside the AWS Free Tier whenever possible.
- Focus on around 30 of the 90+ services AWS offers — the ones that matter most for infrastructure work.
AWS, Amazon Web Services, is Amazon's cloud platform. Since its launch in 2006 it has become a leader of the cloud market, hosting customers ranging from Netflix and the amazon.com store itself to smaller companies and individual developers. The platform gives businesses and individuals on-demand resources — servers, load balancers, databases — that can be scaled and managed centrally without any upfront hardware purchase.
In this introduction module we will set the stage by exploring the three main pillars that let us administer and operate infrastructure on AWS: compute, storage and networking. No need to memorise everything right now — each topic will be covered in detail in its own future lesson. For now, get familiar with the structure of the course, the resources at your disposal and the exam objectives we are working towards.
Summary
This introductory lesson launches the AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate certification course, a comprehensive 24-hour training program designed to prepare participants for professional cloud infrastructure certification. AWS (Amazon Web Services), Amazon's cloud platform established in 2006, provides businesses and individuals with scalable, manageable resources including servers, load balancers, and numerous cloud services. The course focuses on approximately 30 of AWS's 90+ services most relevant to infrastructure management and administration. Major organizations like Netflix and Amazon rely on these services, making this certification valuable for cloud architecture professionals.
Key points
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate is a 24-hour comprehensive certification course covering cloud infrastructure management
- AWS (Amazon Web Services) is a cloud platform by Amazon founded in 2006, offering over 90 services to enterprise and individual clients
- The course concentrates on 30 key AWS services essential for managing and administering cloud infrastructure
- AWS provides easily scalable and manageable resources such as servers, load balancers, and other cloud-based infrastructure components
- Major companies including Netflix and Amazon utilize AWS services for their enterprise infrastructure and operations
- The certification training includes video modules and associated documentation covering the three main services required for infrastructure administration
FAQ
What is AWS and when was it founded?
AWS (Amazon Web Services) is the cloud platform of Amazon, founded in 2006. It provides businesses and individuals with cloud resources such as servers, load balancers, and other services that are easily scalable and administrable.
How many AWS services will this certification course cover?
While Amazon offers over 90 services, this certification course focuses on approximately 30 services that are most relevant to infrastructure management and administration.
Who uses AWS services and why is this certification valuable?
Major organizations like Netflix and Amazon use AWS for their infrastructure needs. The certification is valuable for professionals seeking to master cloud architecture and infrastructure management on the world's leading cloud platform.