AWS Storage Design Course

Amazon Web Services is known for a variety of storage solutions, which are described in depth in this course.

2 hours, 36 minutes

Course description

We’ll start with an overview of various storage services and then do a deep dive into AWS S3 buckets. We’ll also explore managing objects, Elastic block stores, Elastic block systems, storage performance and much more.

Syllabus

Storage performance

Video - 00:08:00
In the final episode of this chapter, you will explore the important topic of performance related to storage. It's not enough to have the storage space you require. You must also be able to access at the speed you desire. The key is in selecting the proper volume type (for EBS) or storage class (for S3) and this episode gives you the information required to make this decision.
Storage access security lab

Video - 00:10:00
It's one thing to create storage solutions in Amazon Web Services (AWS). It's another thing to ensure their security. In this episode, you will explore the storage security features of AWS, including the console and CLI.
Integrating on-premises storage

Video - 00:07:00
Have you considered how you might integrate storage at your location with Amazon Web Services (AWS) storage? This episode introduces the AWS features that allow you to integrate storage in this way.
Hands-on with FSx

Video - 00:06:00
See what it looks like to actually set up an Amazon FSx file system in this episode.
Intro to Amazon FSx

Video - 00:06:00
Short on time, but need to quickly launch a robust, fully-managed file system? Try Amazon’s FSx, which can be configured to work with Windows File Server or Lustre, the high-performing file system from AWS.
EFS and PrivateLink

Video - 00:03:00
How can you ensure secure connections between your VPCs, services, and applications in AWS? Check out PrivateLink to find out.
Creating an EFS file system lab

Video - 00:07:00
Now that you know what the Elastic File System (EFS) offers, you can begin working with it in Amazon Web Services (AWS). This episode demonstrates the creation of an EFS share.
Elastic file system (EFS)

Video - 00:07:00
Do you need to store data in your Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud that can be accessed by multiple AWS virtual machines (instances)? If so, you need something like a Storage Area Network (SAN) in the cloud. The Elastic File System (EFS) provides this service and this episode introduces the EFS service and features.
Creating EBS volumes lab

Video - 00:07:00
After understanding the EBS concepts, you can begin creating and using EBS volumes. This demonstration will show you how.
Elastic block store (EBS)

Video - 00:08:00
While S3 and Glacier can be used to store files, what do you do when you need storage for a virtual machine (an instance) in Amazon Web Services (AWS)? The answer is found in the AWS Elastic Block Store (EBS) service. This episode introduces the concepts of EBS.
S3 enhanced features

Video - 00:08:00
AWS has really upped their game with added S3 features. Learn about intelligent tiering, S3 object lock, and batch operations in this episode.
S3 and tape gateway

Video - 00:06:00
What do you do if your antiquated system requires backing up to a physical tape? AWS now has the solution with Tape Gateway, which is seen by these systems as a physical tape, yet cleverly backs up to a server.
Setting up a Glacier vault lab

Video - 00:08:00
Now that you understand Glacier as a concept, it's time to explore the process of creating Glacier storage. This storage is called a vault with archives. This episode demonstrates their creation and use.
Glacier

Video - 00:07:00
What if you want to store data for a very long time and you do not need to access that data immediately when it is needed? Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides a less expensive storage solution for this kind of data. It is called Glacier and it is introduced in this episode.
S3 managing objects lab

Video - 00:11:00
After you have objects (files) in an S3 bucket, you have to manage these objects. Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides several management functions for the objects in S3 buckets and they are explored in this episode.
S3 bucket properties

Video - 00:08:00
Each S3 bucket has a collection or properties associated with it. These properties are explored in this episode.
Creating S3 buckets lab

Video - 00:08:00
Would you like to see S3 in action? This episode demonstrates the process of creating S3 buckets and then using those buckets for object (file) storage.
S3 advanced features

Video - 00:08:00
Can you do more than simply store files in S3 buckets? You definitely can and this episode explores some of the more advanced features of S3.
S3 terminology

Video - 00:09:00
Like any technology, S3 has unique terminology associated with it. If you hope to understand and implement S3 well, you must understand this terminology and this episode will provide you with definitions of key S3 terms.
S3 storage class

Video - 00:07:00
S3 is the primary file or object storage service in Amazon Web Services (AWS). What can you do with S3? This episode explains the basic concepts of S3 storage and management.
Storage services

Video - 00:06:00
Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers many storage functions. Many cloud services offer storage alone, but AWS offers advanced storage services and many compute services as will. This episode introduces the array of storage services offered.

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Mike Meyers

Mike Meyers, affectionately called the "Alpha Geek," is the industry's leading authority on CompTIA certifications. He is the president and co-founder of Total Seminars, LLC, a provider of PC and network repair seminars, books, videos and courseware for thousands of organizations throughout the world. Mike has been involved in the computer and network repair industry since 1987 as a technician, instructor, author, consultant and speaker. He has sold over a million IT and certification books, including the best-selling CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide and CompTIA Network+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide. He has personally taught thousands of students, including U.S. senators, U.S. Supreme Court Justices, members of the United Nation, every branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, many branches of the Department of Justice, hundreds of corporate clients and academic students at every level.
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