Database Deployment Course

Following the information about AWS databases in the previous course, this course uses demos for a deep dive into deploying various database applications.

56 minutes

Course description

A series of demonstrations by the instructor will illustrate how to use databases in AWS. Learn to create DynamoDB and MySQL databases and then how to configure, back up, restore, create snapshots and monitor your database.

Syllabus

Monitoring Lab

Video - 00:06:00
In this episode, you will explore the options for database monitoring so that you can plan for alerts and other automated capabilities that will assist the database managers in their processes.
Snapshot Lab

Video - 00:08:00
How do you take a picture of your database at a point-in-time? The answer is with snapshots. Snapshots are the basic backup method used in AWS RDS. This episode demonstrates how they are used.
Restore Lab

Video - 00:04:00
Database failure happens. How do you recover when a failure occurs? This episode shows you how to restore a database in a disaster scenario so you can get back up and running quickly.
Backups Lab

Video - 00:04:00
Getting your data into a database is just a portion of the important tasks related to databases. You must also backup your databases regularly. The good news is that AWS RDS does this for you and you can manually do it as well.
Configuration Lab

Video - 00:13:00
After creating a database, you may want to change some properties or settings. This episode provides an overview of the configuration options for your AWS RDS databases.
MySQL Lab

Video - 00:13:00
MySQL is a very popular web database solution because it is an open source database that is compatible with the SQL language and relational database concepts. In this episode, you will see how to create a free tier MySQL database in the AWS cloud.
DynamoDB Tables Lab

Video - 00:08:00
Creating DynamoDB tables is a simple process, but it helps you understand the way in which a No-SQL database works. In this episode, you will see the process used to create such tables.

Meet the author

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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