CHAPTER 1
Overview of Cloud Computing and Amazon Web Services
In this chapter, you will
• Get an overview of cloud computing
• Learn the advantages of running cloud computing on AWS
• Look at three models of cloud computing
• Look at three cloud computing deployment models
• Explore the history of AWS
• Be introduced to AWS regions and availability zones
• Learn about AWS security and compliance
• Review AWS products and services
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) defines cloud computing as “Ubiquitous, convenient, on-demand access to shared computing resources that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort.” In other words, cloud computing is the on-demand delivery of IT ...
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