Descriptions

Chapter 1

Introduction to AWS
What Is Cloud Computing?
AWS Fundamentals
AWS Cloud Computing Platform

Chapter 2

Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) and Amazon Glacier Storage

Object Storage versus Traditional Block and File Storage
Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) Basics
Buckets
Amazon S3 Advanced Features
Amazon Glacier

Chapter 3

Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) and Amazon Elastic Block
Store (Amazon EBS)

Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2)
Amazon Elastic Block Store (Amazon EBS)

Chapter 4

Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC)

Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC)
Subnets
Route Tables
Internet Gateways
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Option Sets
Elastic IP Addresses (EIPs)
Elastic Network Interfaces (ENIs)
Endpoints
Peering
Security Groups
Network Access Control Lists (ACLs)
Network Address Translation (NAT) Instances and NAT Gateways
Virtual Private Gateways (VPGs), Customer Gateways (CGWs), and Virtual Private
Networks (VPNs)

Chapter 5

Elastic Load Balancing, Amazon CloudWatch, and Auto Scaling

Elastic Load Balancing
Amazon CloudWatch
Auto Scaling

Chapter 6

AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Principals
Authentication
Authorization
Other Key Features

Chapter 7

Databases and AWS
Database Primer
Amazon Relational Database Service (Amazon RDS)
Amazon Redshift
Amazon DynamoDB

Chapter 8

SQS, SWF, and SNS
Amazon Simple Queue Service (Amazon SQS)
Amazon Simple Workflow Service (Amazon SWF)
Amazon Simple Notification Service (Amazon SNS)

Chapter 9

Domain Name System (DNS) and Amazon Route 53
Domain Name System (DNS)
Amazon Route 53 Overview

Chapter 10

Amazon ElastiCache

In-Memory Caching
Amazon ElastiCache

Chapter 11

Additional Key Services

Storage and Content Delivery
Security
Analytics
DevOps

Chapter 12 Security on AWS

Shared Responsibility Model
AWS Compliance Program
AWS Global Infrastructure Security
AWS Account Security Features
AWS Cloud Service-Specific Security

Chapter 13

AWS Risk and Compliance

Overview of Compliance in AWS
Evaluating and Integrating AWS Controls
AWS Risk and Compliance Program
AWS Reports, Certifications, and Third-Party Attestations

Chapter 14

Architecture Best Practices

Design for Failure and Nothing Fails
Implement Elasticity
Leverage Different Storage Options
Build Security in Every Layer
Think Parallel
Loose Coupling Sets You Free
Don’t Fear Constraints