AWS Developer Essentials: Identity, Compute, and Storage

Ready to build on the cloud but do not know where to start? Navigating the vast ecosystem of AWS becomes simple once you master the three core pillars: identity, compute, and storage. This comprehensive text-based course guides you from cloud novice to a confident developer capable of deploying secure, scalable applications. You will learn how to manage access, run virtual servers, and store data securely using industry-standard cloud patterns. What you will learn: Understand fundamental cloud terminology and the core architecture of AWS; Configure secure access control and user permissions using Identity and Access Management (IAM) following Zero Trust principles; Deploy and manage virtual servers using Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) and explore serverless computing with Lambda; Implement scalable object storage solutions using Simple Storage Service (S3) with proper lifecycle policies; Apply modern cloud practices, including basic Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) concepts to automate resource setup. The course begins with essential cloud concepts and security definitions before moving step-by-step through practical configuration scenarios, architecture patterns, and hands-on text-based exercises. Designed specifically for aspiring cloud developers and IT professionals new to AWS, this course requires no prior cloud experience. Start reading today to lay a rock-solid foundation for your cloud development career.