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Chapter 2: AWS Core Services Overview

This chapter covers the core AWS services that are vital for cloud solutions, focusing on compute, storage, database, and networking services. It highlights specific services such as Amazon EC2 and AWS Lambda for compute needs, various storage options like Amazon S3 and EBS, and database services including Amazon RDS and DynamoDB. Additionally, it discusses networking basics, emphasizing Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) and its components, which are crucial for creating secure cloud environments.

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Sections

  • 1

    Compute Services

    Compute services in AWS enable users to run applications and process data on-demand in the cloud.

  • 1.1

    Amazon Ec2 (Elastic Compute Cloud)

    Amazon EC2 provides scalable virtual servers to run applications in the cloud, offering flexibility and control over the deployed instances.

  • 1.2

    Aws Lambda

    AWS Lambda is a serverless compute service that automatically runs code in response to events without managing servers.

  • 2

    Storage Services

    AWS provides a variety of storage services tailored to meet different needs for data storage and access.

  • 2.1

    Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service)

    Amazon S3 is an object storage service that provides highly durable and scalable data storage solutions for various applications and use cases.

  • 2.2

    Amazon Ebs (Elastic Block Store)

    Amazon EBS offers persistent block-level storage for Amazon EC2 instances, crucial for running applications that require swift and reliable storage.

  • 2.3

    Amazon Efs (Elastic File System)

    Amazon EFS is a fully managed file storage service that enables shared access across multiple EC2 instances.

  • 3

    Database Services

    This section covers AWS's managed database services, focusing on relational databases with Amazon RDS and non-relational databases with Amazon DynamoDB.

  • 3.1

    Amazon Rds (Relational Database Service)

    Amazon RDS simplifies the process of setting up, operating, and scaling relational databases in the cloud.

  • 3.2

    Amazon Dynamodb

    Amazon DynamoDB is a fully managed NoSQL database service designed for fast and predictable performance with seamless scalability.

  • 4

    Networking Basics

    Networking Basics covers the essential AWS networking services, enabling secure communication between resources.

  • 4.1

    Virtual Private Cloud (Vpc)

    A Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) is a dedicated virtual network that provides secure and isolated environments for AWS resources.

  • 4.2

    Subnets

    Subnets break down a VPC's IP address range into smaller, manageable segments for better organization and security.

  • 4.3

    Route Tables

    Route tables in AWS control network traffic direction within a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC).

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  • AWS offers a range of compu...
  • Storage services such as S3...
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