Learning Amazon Web Services (AWS): A Hands-On Guide to the Fundamentals of AWS Cloud

Learning Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers a comprehensive, practical guide to understanding the world’s leading cloud platform. Authored by experienced cloud trainer Mark Wilkins, this resource is designed for individuals from various IT backgrounds seeking to grasp AWS thoroughly. The book integrates key concepts through a detailed case study and aligns with Amazon’s Well-Architected Framework, which is foundational for all AWS certifications. This makes it an essential tool for those aiming to achieve formal certification and demonstrate expertise. Wilkins’s approach introduces concepts as they appear in the AWS self-service portal, enhancing the learning experience. The coverage includes understanding AWS's evolution and benefits, exploring core services like compute, networking, storage, and databases, implementing AWS Compute Services and EC2 instances with focus on pricing, enforcing security and compliance, and utilizing AWS networking and storage solutions. Effective management and administration of AWS are also covered in depth, offering practical insights to support learners at every step.