Introduction to AWS Cloud Foundations

Understanding cloud computing is essential for modern technical roles and infrastructure management. This text-based course introduces you to the foundational architecture and key services of AWS, giving you a clear mental model of cloud infrastructure, deployment models, and operational principles. You will start with essential terminology and global infrastructure definitions before exploring core compute, storage, networking, and security patterns. What you'll learn: - Understand core cloud computing models, deployment strategies, and global infrastructure concepts - Explore compute solutions including virtual servers and modern serverless execution models - Manage scalable object and block storage services for various application needs - Design foundational networking structures using virtual private clouds, subnets, and routing rules - Apply identity and access management (IAM) security policies and zero-trust access principles - Learn the basics of infrastructure-as-code and cloud monitoring fundamentals. The reading begins with basic definitions and service overviews before progressing into architectural best practices and modern cloud workflows. This course is created for complete beginners, aspiring developers, and technical professionals with no prior cloud experience. Start reading today to establish a clear and practical understanding of modern cloud computing.