Table of Contents
Preface
Section 1: Exploring AWS
Chapter 1: Understanding AWS Cloud Principles and Key Characteristics
What is cloud computing?
Cloud elasticity
Cloud virtualization
Definition of the cloud
Private versus public clouds
What is AWS cloud computing?
The market share, influence, and adoption of AWS
Basic cloud and AWS terminology
Why is cloud computing so popular?
Elasticity
Security
Availability
Faster hardware cycles
System administration staff
The five pillars of a well-architected framework
First pillar – security
Second pillar – reliability
Third pillar – performance efficiency
Fourth pillar – cost optimization
Fifth pillar – operational excellence
Building credibility and getting certified
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner ...
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