By the end of this project, you will have successfully created a virtual private cloud using Amazon Web Services and launched a virtual machine instance in that cloud. A virtual private cloud is a secure, isolated private cloud hosted within a public cloud. Virtual private clouds allow users to establish a higher level of security and privacy within the cloud structure while taking advantage of the scalability offered by cloud providers.
Create a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Using AWS
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Create a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Using AWS
Instructor: Justin Cannady
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2 hours
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What you'll learn
Create two Virtual Private Cloud Using Amazon Web Services
Test and Run a Virtual Machine in the VPC you created in Amazon Web Services
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About this Guided Project
Learn step-by-step
In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
Examine the use of virtual private cloud networks in a business context
Examine key concepts required to create and use a VPC
Explore the differences in three popular cloud services: Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure Console, and Amazon Web Services
Set Up a Amazon Web Services (AWS) Account
Create a virtual private cloud (VPC) network using the AWS cloud console
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Designed for a new or experienced individual in the IT industry who would like to understand the functionality and benefits of virtual private clouds
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Practice new skills by completing job-related tasks.
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Follow along with pre-recorded videos from experts using a unique side-by-side interface.
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Access the tools and resources you need in a pre-configured cloud workspace.
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This Guided Project is designed for laptops or desktop computers with a reliable Internet connection, not mobile devices.
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FA
Reviewed on Jun 16, 2023
I, as a student, really like this learning method. Lessons can be easily learned.
YL
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2023
Exactly what was on the tin: a quick hands-on introduction to creating VPC. No more, no less, and in a very coherent way
MG
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2022
this course is very good for beginner, However, the contect is less than I expected.
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