This course focuses on the basics of building an IT infrastructure on the AWS platform. You'll learn how to optimize the AWS Cloud by learning about AWS services and how they fit into the cloud. Best practices and design patterns will help you build the best IT solutions in the AWS Cloud. Build and explore different infrastructures through guided discussions and hands-on activities.

AWS Technical Essentials introduces you to AWS services and common solutions. It provides you with fundamental knowledge to help you better identify AWS services. This helps you make informed IT decisions based on business requirements and get started on AWS.

AWS Security Essentials covers the core security concepts of the AWS Cloud, including AWS access control, data encryption techniques, and how to secure network access to the AWS infrastructure. Based on the AWS Shared Security Model, you will learn where you are responsible for implementing security in the AWS Cloud and what security-focused services are available to you, as well as why and how security services can help meet your organization's security needs.
This course allows you to dive deep, ask questions, work through solutions, and get feedback from AWS-accredited instructors with deep technical knowledge. This is an entry-level course that is part of the AWS Security Curriculum.