Embark on a transformative journey with our "Build a Data Warehouse in AWS" course, immersing yourself in the landscape of Amazon Redshift. This comprehensive course equips you with the essential skills not only to navigate but also to harness the full potential of this robust cloud-based data warehousing solution.
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Working with AWS services, SQL, Data warehousing, Amazon Redshift, Amazon Redshift Serverless, Redshift Spectrum, and ETL in Amazon Redshift.
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There are 4 modules in this course
Welcome to this module highlighting AWS essentials, encompassing the AWS Free Tier account, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), compute services, and storage services. Explore foundational aspects for account security, delve into IAM for access control, and discover compute and storage services for robust cloud solutions.
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25 videos10 readings6 assignments5 discussion prompts
Welcome to this module, which focuses on AWS networking, databases, SQL overview, and data warehousing introduction. Explore AWS networking concepts, master database solutions on AWS, and grasp SQL fundamentals. Gain insights into data warehousing for efficient data management. Acquire skills to optimize AWS resources, ensuring robust data storage, protection, and sharing strategies.
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18 videos4 readings5 assignments4 discussion prompts
Welcome to "Getting Started with Amazon Redshift", a comprehensive module designed for anyone interested in mastering Amazon Redshift, a powerful data warehousing solution. This module is structured in three main sections, each diving deep into various aspects of Amazon Redshift. In the first section, "Introduction to Amazon Redshift", we begin by exploring the foundational elements of Amazon Redshift, including its features, architecture, data processing flow, and the benefits it offers over other data warehousing solutions. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical insights, this section provides a solid understanding of why organizations prefer Amazon Redshift for their data warehousing needs. Moving on to the second section, "Classification of Amazon Redshift", we will delve into the specifics of Amazon Redshift Serverless and provisioned clusters. Here, you'll learn about the architecture of both serverless and provisioned clusters, and understand their comparative advantages. This section includes real-world case studies, highlighting how different organizations effectively use Amazon Redshift Serverless and Provisioned Clusters in diverse scenarios. The final section, "Key Elements in Amazon Redshift", focuses on the technical components like clusters, nodes, serverless workgroups, and columnar storage. Special emphasis is placed on security aspects and managing users and groups within Amazon Redshift. We also discuss the advantages of columnar storage over traditional row-based storage, particularly in terms of query performance and data compression. This module is ideal for Data Professionals, Project Managers, Database Administrators, and Business Analysts looking to deepen their understanding of data warehousing with Amazon Redshift. Whether you are a fresher or have some experience with AWS services, this module will enhance your skills and knowledge, preparing you for practical application in real-world scenarios. By the end of this module, you will have a fundamental understanding of Amazon Redshift and its key elements. The journey culminates in a comprehensive assessment to consolidate your learning and proficiency in the subject. Embark on this educational journey to gain a thorough understanding of Amazon Redshift, equipping yourself with the skills to leverage this powerful tool in your data warehousing and analytics projects.
What's included
21 videos3 readings4 assignments3 discussion prompts
Welcome to the "Build a Data Warehouse in Amazon Redshift" module. This comprehensive program is meticulously crafted to guide you through the nuances of setting up and managing a data warehouse in Amazon Redshift. Throughout this journey, you will acquire hands-on skills in configuring AWS Secrets Manager, creating a Key Management Service (KMS) for Redshift Serverless, and understanding the intricacies of IAM Roles for Redshift Query Editor v2. The module is segmented into detailed parts, starting with creating a Data Warehouse in Amazon Redshift, followed by uploading and managing sample data in S3. You will delve into creating and loading tables in Query Editor v2 and learn to run and visualize sample queries. A significant portion of this module is dedicated to discussing the importance of KMS in the context of Redshift Serverless, focusing on its role in data encryption and security in a serverless environment. As you progress, you will explore Redshift Spectrum, understanding its dataset and pricing model, and develop strategies for optimizing query performance. This module also covers the ETL (Extract, Transform, and Load) process in Amazon Redshift, with a special emphasis on Zero-ETL integrations and their benefits. Monitoring in Amazon Redshift is another critical area you will master. This includes viewing cluster performance data, query history, database performance, and understanding the impact of workload concurrency. You will learn how monitoring individual queries and loads can significantly contribute to performance tuning and optimization. This module is ideal for individuals aspiring to specialize in data warehousing, such as Data Professionals, Project Managers, Database Administrators, and Business Analysts. It is particularly beneficial for those with a foundational understanding of AWS services, although prior experience is not mandatory. By the end of this module, you will have a deep understanding of building and managing a data warehouse in Amazon Redshift, equipped with practical knowledge and skills to optimize data storage, retrieval, and security effectively. The journey culminates in a comprehensive assessment to consolidate your learning and proficiency in the subject.
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31 videos4 readings6 assignments4 discussion prompts
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Frequently asked questions
The AWS Data Warehouse course provides an introduction to various AWS services for managing the data warehouse. This course covers multiple aspects, including important AWS services, SQL, an overview of data warehousing, Redshift's architecture, data modeling, efficient data loading, and optimized querying. The courses emphasize performance optimization, cluster management, monitoring, and security practices for safeguarding sensitive data.
This course is tailored for professionals such as Data Engineers, Cloud Solution Architects, Data Analysts, Database Administrators, Software Developers, and Engineers. It focuses on exploring AWS Data Warehouse and its applications, covering topics like data extraction, transformation, loading, architecture optimization, database management, and integration with AWS services.
While prior experience with RDBMS, SQL, and AWS is recommended for this course, it's optional. The curriculum is designed to accommodate learners with varying levels of familiarity, providing comprehensive modules for those without prior exposure.