Amazon Web Services (AWS) EC2: An Introduction

🌟 Course Title: Amazon Web Services (AWS) EC2: An Introduction

Overall Course Objective:

Gain a fair introductory level understanding on AWS EC2. Dive into the world of cloud computing with Dr Monjur Ahmed as your guide, and learn to navigate through AWS's Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) services.

Pre-requisite:

Before you embark on this AWS EC2 journey, ensure you have a solid grasp of:

• Cloud Computing fundamentals
• The concepts of Virtualization
• The intricacies of Computer Networks
• And a working knowledge of IP Addressing.

We expect learners to be familiar with Amazon Web Services (AWS), as this course does not cover the basics of AWS. If you're new to AWS, we recommend getting acquainted with its offerings separately. You should also have an active AWS account ready to use throughout the course. A personal computer with internet access is essential for a smooth learning experience.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

1. Understand what AWS EC2 is and its role in cloud computing.
2. Learn how to deploy and manage virtual networks and servers on a cloud platform.
3. Monitor performance metrics of your virtual servers to ensure optimal operation.
4. Install web-servers on your virtual cloud server, making it ready for deployment.
5. Allocate IP addresses to your virtual cloud servers, enabling seamless connectivity and access control.

Course Outline:

Our journey through AWS EC2 includes the following topics:

• Introduction to AWS EC2: Getting to know the EC2 dashboard and its components.
• Creating Key Pair: Understanding how key pairs securely access your instances.
• Launch a Virtual Server (Instance): Step-by-step process on launching an instance with custom configurations.
• Monitor Virtual Servers: Learn to use AWS CloudWatch for real-time monitoring and alarms.
• Deploying Virtual Servers in Different Geographic Locations: Explore the benefits of deploying instances across different regions.
• Install Webserver on Virtual Server: Guide on installing popular web servers like Apache, Nginx, or Lightsail.
• Allocate IP Addresses to Virtual Servers: Master the process of configuring and allocating public and private IP addresses to your EC2 instances.
• Demonstration on Launching a WordPress Website: A hands-on approach to deploying a WordPress site using AWS services with just a few clicks.

What a Student will learn?

This is an introductory course designed to provide you with the foundational knowledge of AWS EC2. Dr Monjur Ahmed will guide you through the process of setting up and managing your own virtual cloud infrastructure on AWS. This course is tailored for beginners who aim to master the basics of EC2, which can then be expanded upon through Self-Directed Learning.

Whether you're an aspiring cloud architect or a business owner looking to leverage the power of cloud computing, this course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to effectively utilize AWS EC2. Enroll now and start your journey towards becoming an AWS EC2 expert! 🚀