Introduction to Information Technology and AWS Cloud

Introduction to Information Technology and AWS Cloud

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Instructors: Rafael Lopes +1 more

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

520 reviews

Beginner level

No prior experience required

Flexible schedule

6 hours to complete

Learn at your own pace

97%

Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

Gain a foundational understanding of how computers work
Learn how computers talk to each other to exchange data

Skills you'll gain

Category: Public Cloud
Category: Network Security
Category: Servers
Category: Project Management
Category: Information Technology
Category: Data Analysis
Category: Cloud Computing
Category: Web Development
Category: Network Protocols
Category: Cloud Services
Category: IT Infrastructure
Category: Computer Systems
Category: Cloud Solutions
Category: General Networking

Tools you'll learn

Category: Operating Systems
Category: Web Applications
Category: Amazon Web Services
Category: Amazon S3
Category: Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud
Category: Web Servers

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6 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

Technology is omnipresent, but how did we get here? And what does the future hold for a world that's increasingly connected, mobile and data-rich? This course is intended to give learners enough technical context to understand how to build solutions in the cloud starting from zero technical knowledge. Before diving into the cloud, we will cover the basics of: how do computers work (including software and operating systems), an introduction to information technology, the basics of modern IT infrastructure, and the cloud careers that will be increasingly in-demand. We will then move into the world of internet connected networks (the Internet), covering local hosts, web servers, web applications, web security, the inner workings of a website and the differences between static and dynamic content. We'll close the course by introducing Cloud Computing, its role in our world, the differences between public, private and hybrid, and why APIs are so important.

Before you can learn about the AWS Cloud effectively, you need to have a strong understanding of information technology (IT) basics. In the first week, you learn about the most basic concepts in IT, such as computers, servers, data centers, operating systems, software, hardware, and more. This week starts your understanding of IT, and the material will get progressively deeper as you progress through the course.

What's included

11 videos8 readings2 assignments2 plugins

11 videosTotal 55 minutes

Welcome to the Course6 minutes
Module 1 Introduction3 minutes
How do computers work?8 minutes
Introduction to IT5 minutes
Basics of modern IT infrastructure4 minutes
Traditional IT job roles6 minutes
Let's talk about software4 minutes
Operating Systems6 minutes
Operating Systems and the command line6 minutes
What is OS virtualization?6 minutes
Module 1 wrap up2 minutes

8 readingsTotal 37 minutes

Welcome to the course5 minutes
Course roadmap5 minutes
Pre-Course Survey1 minute
Computer basics5 minutes
Network connections and VPN: The corporate connections5 minutes
Operating systems and software10 minutes
Different types of virtualization5 minutes
Mid-Course Survey1 minute

2 assignmentsTotal 15 minutes

Self-reflection: What is virtualization?5 minutes
Matching10 minutes

2 pluginsTotal 25 minutes

Pre-course Survey10 minutes
Mid-Course Survey15 minutes

In Week 2, you dive deeper into technical concepts that are related to networking and the internet. You learn about web applications, web servers, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), JavaScript (JS), the Domain Name System (DNS), internet security protocols, and more. By gaining more understanding about how the technological world is connected, you build a solid foundation so that you can start learning about the AWS Cloud.

What's included

9 videos4 readings2 assignments

9 videosTotal 51 minutes

Module 2 Introduction2 minutes
The Localhost: there’s no place like 127.0.0.1!6 minutes
Web servers and web applications, what's the difference?9 minutes
Anatomy of a website10 minutes
What happens when I load a website in a browser?6 minutes
DNS Basics8 minutes
IT security basics7 minutes
Putting all the pieces together2 minutes
Module 2 Wrap up1 minute

4 readingsTotal 25 minutes

Web servers and components of a website5 minutes
Web application architectures5 minutes
Internet and DNS concepts5 minutes
Internet basics10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 12 minutes

Module 2 Assessment2 minutes
Website Rendering10 minutes

In Week 3, you finally arrive at the AWS Cloud. In this module, you discover what the cloud is and why it’s becoming the new normal in IT. You learn about the six advantages of the cloud, and you also explore some of the foundational services in AWS and their use cases. By the end of this module, you’ll be ready to dive deep into the AWS Cloud!

What's included

9 videos5 readings2 assignments1 app item1 plugin

9 videosTotal 53 minutes

Module 3 Introduction2 minutes
Why is cloud the new normal?5 minutes
AWS Public Cloud Components11 minutes
What are APIs, and why the term “Elasticity” is so common?6 minutes
6 advantages of cloud computing7 minutes
IT Job Roles and the Cloud6 minutes
Cloud Consulting ideas, and how to get involved6 minutes
AWS Cloud in action9 minutes
Course Closing1 minute

5 readingsTotal 18 minutes

Journey to the Cloud2 minutes
AWS Cloud basics5 minutes
Links for the Cloud Consulting Ideas and How to Get Involved5 minutes
Downloadable: Glossary5 minutes
Post-Course Survey1 minute

2 assignmentsTotal 17 minutes

Module 3 Assessment15 minutes
Knowledge check2 minutes

1 app itemTotal 60 minutes

Create a static website with Amazon S360 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

Post-Course Survey15 minutes

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Reviewed on Mar 19, 2024

Pretty interesting course, easy to understand and helps you clear your IT and AWS Cloud Fundamentals.

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2023

Foundational well defined track for learning futher for cloud

Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025

Great course for building technical foundation to be successful in the cloud.

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