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Sarva Bharan
Sarva Bharan

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AWS 101: Unlocking the Cloud🌩️Powerhouse 🚀

Welcome to the AWS 101 series, where we demystify Amazon Web Services—one concept at a time. Whether you’re new to AWS or a seasoned pro looking to brush up, this series promises crisp, witty, and practical takes on the most essential AWS services.


Below topics will be covered:

  1. EC2 vs. Fargate:

    • Virtual serverss vs. serverless containers.
  2. CloudFront:

    • Learn how it turbocharges your website’s loading speed.
  3. Subnets and Security Groups:

    • Where to park resources (subnets) and keep them safe (security groups).
  4. S3 (Simple Storage Service):

    • The Swiss army knife of cloud storage—store, retrieve, and even host websites.
  5. S3 for Static Content Hosting:

    • From serving falcon-heavy fast websites to delivering images and videos like a pro.
  6. Terraform:

    • Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Automate resource creation and updates.
  7. Terraform vs. AWS CloudFormation:

  8. ...And More!

    • Will be adding more based on the topics I learn and understand

Who’s This For?

  • Cloud Newbies: Curious about AWS but overwhelmed by its 200+ services? Start here.
  • Developers: Ready to migrate your apps to the cloud or level up your infra game? Dive in.
  • DevOps Folks: Automate all the things with tools like Terraform and CloudFormation.

Stay tuned, and let’s understand the 🌩️ together!

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WayneTyler

This AWS 101 series looks like a great resource for both beginners and pros! For those exploring AWS, tools like S3 for hosting static sites are amazing, but if you’re looking for simpler managed hosting, platforms like Cloudways are worth checking out. They streamline server management while supporting frameworks like Laravel and WordPress. What’s your favorite AWS feature so far?