Introduction to Generative AI – Art of the Possible

The Introduction to Generative AI – Art of the Possible course provides an introduction to generative AI, use cases, risks and benefits. With the help of a content generation example, we illustrate the art of the possible. By the end of the course, learners should be able to describe the basics of generative AI, its […]

AWS FinOps – Creating Cloud Business KPIs (Unit Economics)

Course description Cloud unit economics helps you measure the success of your business using key performance indicators (KPIs). This course is part of the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Financial Operations (FinOps) series. You will learn about cloud business KPIs and why they are important for your organization. Then, you will learn how to calculate unit metrics for your business using the cloud unit economics, or Q Tool. • Course level: Fundamental • Duration: 60 minutes Activities This course includes presentations, demonstrations, and hands-on practical applications. Course objectives In this course, you will learn to: • Explain cloud business KPIs • Describe how unit metrics can help you measure business success • Describe the step-by-step framework for calculating unit metrics • Use the cloud unit economics, or Q Tool, to determine unit metrics for your business Intended audience This course is intended for: • Financial analysts • Operations personnel • Audit roles Prerequisites We recommend that attendees of this course have: • Familiarity with the cloud value proposition • A foundational understanding of cloud costs • A basic overview of KPIs and their usage Course outline Section 1: For Students • Lesson 1: How to Use This Course Section 2: Managing Budgets Effectively • Lesson 2: Introduction • Lesson 3: What is Cloud Unit Economics? • Lesson 4: Cloud Unit Economics or Q Tool • Lesson 5: Navigating the Step-by-Step Framework • Lesson 6: Making Progress with Unit Metrics Section 3: Resources • Lesson 7: Learn More • Lesson 8: Contact Us

Deploying Applications with AWS Elastic Beanstalk

Course description This course introduces the student to the AWS Elastic Beanstalk service. This course will outline the capabilities and functionality of Elastic Beanstalk, describe the components and view a simple demonstration of Elastic Beanstalk. • Course level: Fundamental • Duration: 45 minutes Activities This course includes: lessons, scenarios, demos, and knowledge check questions. Course objectives In this course, you will learn to: • Describe the AWS Elastic Beanstalk service and benefits • Identify when to use AWS Elastic Beanstalk • Deploy an application using the AWS Management Console • Monitor and AWS Elastic Beanstalk application • Update and AWS Elastic Beanstalk application • Explain AWS Elastic Beanstalk deployment options Intended audience This course is intended for: • Cloud architects • Cloud operators • DevOps engineers Prerequisites We recommend that attendees of this course have: • None Course outline Section 1: • Lesson 1: How to Use This Course • Lesson 2: Course Introduction Section 2: AWS Elastic Beanstalk • Lesson 3: Introduction to AWS Elastic Beanstalk • Lesson 4: Deploying an Application with AWS Elastic Beanstalk • Lesson 5: Planning and Designing an AWS Elastic Beanstalk Environment Section 3: Wrap-Up • Lesson 6: Course Assessment Lesson 7: Summary • Lesson 8: Additional Resources • Lesson 9: Contact Us

Planning a Generative AI Project

Course description Planning a Generative AI Project is the second course in the three-part series called Generative AI Essentials for Business and Technical Decision Makers. If you have not done so already, start with the first course in the series, Introduction to Generative AI – Art of the Possible. In this course, you will learn about the technical foundations and key terminology related to generative artificial intelligence (AI). You will explore the steps to planning a generative AI project, and evaluate the risks and benefits of using generative AI. Course level: Beginner • Duration: 1 hour Activities This course includes text instruction and illustrative graphics. Course objectives In this course, you will learn how to: • Discuss the technical foundations and key terminology for generative AI. • Explain the steps for planning a generative AI project. • Identify some of the risks and mitigations when using generative AI. Intended audience This course is intended for: • Business and technical decision makers Prerequisites This course is the second course in the Generative AI Essentials for Business and Technical Decision Makers series. It is recommended that you complete the first course in the series, Introduction to Generative AI – Art of the Possible, before taking this course. Course outline Section 1: Technical Foundations and Terminology for Generative AI • Generative AI Fundamentals • Generative AI in Practice • Generative AI Context Section 2: Planning a Generative AI Project • Steps in Planning a Generative AI Project Section 3: Evaluating the Use of Generative AI for Your Project • Risks and Mitigation • Conclusion

AWS Storage Services – Portfolio Introduction

Course description Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides the storage services you need to build the storage solution that’s right for your organization. In the AWS Storage portfolio, you will discover many storage services are available to meet your organization’s requirements. The AWS Storage portfolio includes the core storage services such as block, object, and file storage services. It also includes hybrid storage solutions, data transfer solutions, and data protection solutions. You can select from these service offerings, apply them to your organization’s needs, and determine the best storage solution. Before choosing an AWS storage solution, we recommend you first assess which storage characteristics are appropriate for your applications and business. After familiarizing yourself with AWS Storage, you can then compare your requirements to the available AWS storage services and select the solution that meets your needs. In this course, you will learn about the advantages of moving your storage workloads to the cloud. You will review the primary storage types and the differences between them. You will also learn about the services available in the AWS Storage portfolio. • Course level: Fundamental • Duration: 40 minutes Activities This course includes: Online materials and knowledge check questions. Course objectives In this course, you will learn to: • Differentiate between block, file, and object storage types • Differentiate between on-premises and in-cloud storage characteristics • Recognize the categories of services in the AWS Storage portfolio • Discuss considerations for choosing the best storage type • Describe AWS storage management options Intended audience This course is intended for: • Storage architects • Business managers • Data engineers • IT managers • Storage developers Prerequisites We recommend that attendees of this course have: • Recommend AWS Cloud Practitioner Course outline Section 1: Overview • Lesson 1: How to Use This Course • Lesson 2: Course Overview Section 2: Introduction to Data Storage • Lesson 3: On-Premises Storage and AWS Cloud Storage • Lesson 4: Primary Storage Types Section 3: AWS Storage Portfolio Introduction • Lesson 5: Introduction to the AWS Storage Portfolio Section 4: Choosing the Right Storage Service • Lesson 6: Identifying the Right Storage Solution in the Cloud • Lesson 7: Making Your AWS Storage Decision Section 5: AWS Storage Services Management • Lesson 8: AWS Storage Services Management Options Section 6: Knowledge Check Questions • Lesson 9: Knowledge Check Section 7: Resources and Feedback • Lesson 10: Additional Resources • Lesson 11: Contact Us

AWS Block Storage Services Getting Started

Course description Amazon Web Services (AWS) Storage provides the services that you need to build the storage solution that’s right for your organization. Block storage services are one of the three primary types of storage in the AWS Storage portfolio. You will discover the block storage service options that are available to meet your organization’s requirements. AWS block storage services include Amazon Elastic Block Store (Amazon EBS) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) instance stores. In addition, block storage volumes are available with the Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP service offering. You can select from these service offerings, apply them to your organization’s needs, and determine the best storage solution. Before choosing an AWS storage solution, we recommend you first assess which storage characteristics are appropriate for your applications and business. After familiarizing yourself with AWS Storage, you can compare your requirements to the available AWS storage services and select the solution that meets your needs. In this course, you will learn about Amazon EBS and instance stores as configuration options on native AWS services. You will learn when instance stores are appropriate for your use case. In addition, you will gain a high-level overview of block storage on FSx for ONTAP. • Course level: Fundamental • Duration: 35 minutes Activities This course includes: Online materials, demonstrations, and knowledge check questions. Course objectives In this course, you will learn to: • Describe the Amazon EBS block storage service • Discuss available Amazon EBS volume types • Differentiate performance for available EBS volume types • Identify appropriate uses for Amazon EC2 instance stores • Identify appropriate uses for FSx for ONTAP block volumes • Discuss retention options for EBS volumes Intended audience This course is intended for: • Storage architects • Business managers • Data engineers • IT managers • Storage developers Prerequisites We recommend that attendees of this course have: • Completed the course – AWS Storage Services – Portfolio Introduction • Recommend AWS Cloud Practitioner Course outline Section 1: Overview • Lesson 1: How to Use This Course • Lesson 2: Course Overview Section 2: Block Storage Overview • Lesson 3: Introduction to AWS Block Storage Options Section 3: Amazon EC2 Instance Stores • Lesson 4: Introduction to Amazon EC2 Instance Stores Section 4: Amazon EBS • Lesson 5: Introduction to Amazon EBS • Lesson 6: Amazon EBS Features • Lesson 7: Amazon EBS Architecture and Use Cases • Lesson 8: Demonstration • Lesson 9: Knowledge Check Questions Section 5: Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP Block Storage • Lesson 10: Introduction to Block Storage on FSx for ONTAP Section 6: Additional Resources and Feedback • Lesson 11: Additional Resources • Lesson 12: Contact Us

AWS Object Storage Services Getting Started

Course description Amazon Web Services (AWS) Storage provides the services to build the storage solution that’s right for your organization. Object storage services are one of the three primary types of storage in the AWS Storage portfolio. You will discover the object storage service options that are available to meet your organization’s requirements. The AWS object storage services consist of Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3). Amazon S3 uses Amazon S3 storage classes to define your storage tiers based on your access patterns and needs. You can select from the Amazon S3 features and capabilities and apply them to your organization’s needs. Before choosing an AWS storage solution, we recommend you first assess which storage characteristics are appropriate for your applications and business. After familiarizing yourself with AWS Storage, you can compare your requirements to the available AWS storage services and select the solution that meets your needs. In this course, you will learn about Amazon S3, Amazon S3 and Amazon S3 Glacier storage classes, and storage class tiering automation options. • Course level: Fundamental • Duration: 40 minutes Activities This course includes: Online materials, demonstrations, and knowledge check questions. Course objectives In this course, you will learn to: • Describe Amazon S3 object storage services • Discuss available Amazon S3 storage classes • Differentiate Amazon S3 Glacier storage classes • Describe storage class data tiering options • Discuss data protection options for Amazon S3 data Intended audience This course is intended for: • Storage architects • Business managers • Data engineers • IT managers • Storage developers Prerequisites We recommend that attendees of this course have: • Completed the course – AWS Storage Services – Portfolio Introduction • Recommend AWS Cloud Practitioner Course outline Section 1: Overview • Lesson 1: How to Use This Course • Lesson 2: Course Overview Section 2: AWS Object Storage Overview • Lesson 3: Object Storage on AWS Section 3: Amazon S3 Overview • Lesson 4: Introduction to Amazon S3 • Lesson 5: Amazon S3 Features • Lesson 6: Amazon S3 Architecture and Use Cases • Lesson 7: Demonstration Section 4: Amazon S3 Storage Classes • Lesson 8: S3 Storage Classes and Storage Class Management Section 5: Knowledge Check Questions • Lesson 9: Knowledge Check Section 6: Additional Resources and Feedback • Lesson 10: Additional Resources • Lesson 11: Contact Us

AWS Hybrid Storage Services Getting Started

Course description Amazon Web Services (AWS) Storage provides the services you need to build the storage solution that’s right for your organization. Hybrid storage services span location both on premises and in the cloud. You will discover the hybrid storage service options that are available to meet your organization’s requirements. The AWS hybrid storage services include Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) and Amazon Elastic Block Store (Amazon EBS) on AWS Outposts. They also include AWS Storage Gateway and Amazon File Cache storage offerings. You can select from these service offerings, apply them to your organization’s needs, and determine the best storage solution. Before choosing an AWS storage solution, we recommend you first assess which storage characteristics are appropriate for your applications and business. After familiarizing yourself with AWS Storage, you can compare your requirements to the available storage services and select the solution that meets your needs. This course introduces you to the benefits, features, use cases, and considerations for AWS hybrid storage services. • Course level: Fundamental • Duration: 50 minutes Activities This course includes: Online materials, demonstrations, and knowledge check questions. Course objectives In this course, you will learn to: • Discuss the meaning and purposes of hybrid storage services • Describe the Outposts on-premises storage services options and their relationship to the AWS Cloud • Identify Storage Gateway services • Differentiate between Storage Gateway service offerings • Differentiate between Outposts storage, Storage Gateway, and Amazon File Cache use cases • Discuss the purpose of Amazon File Cache and its relationship to Amazon FSx for Lustre Intended audience This course is intended for: • Storage architects • Business managers • Data engineers • IT managers • Storage developers Prerequisites We recommend that attendees of this course have: • Completed the course – AWS Storage Services – Portfolio Introduction • Recommend AWS Cloud Practitioner Course outline Section 1: Overview • Lesson 1: How to Use This Course • Lesson 2: Course Overview Section 2: AWS Hybrid Storage Services Overview • Lesson 3: AWS Hybrid Storage Services Introduction • Lesson 4: AWS Hybrid Storage Services General Use Cases Section 3: AWS Storage Gateway Services Overview • Lesson 5: Introduction to Storage Gateway • Lesson 6: Storage Gateway Features • Lesson 7: Storage Gateway Architecture and Use Cases • Lesson 8: Demonstrations • Lesson 9: Knowledge Check Section 4: Other Hybrid Storage Services • Lesson 10: Outposts Introduction • Lesson 11: Amazon File Cache Introduction • Lesson 12: Knowledge Check Section 5: Additional Resources and Feedback • Lesson 13: Additional Resources • Lesson 14: Contact Us

AWS Edge Storage, Data Transfer, and File Transfer Services Getting Started

Course description AWS Storage provides you with the services you need to build the storage solution that’s right for your organization. Edge compute and storage, offline and online data transfer, and managed file transfer services provide you those additional tools to develop your complete storage solutions. You will discover the depth and breadth of edge local compute storage, data transfer, and managed file transfer service options available for you to choose from to meet your organization’s requirements. The AWS edge storage services include, AWS Snow Family of services using AWS Snowcone and AWS Snowball Edge for local compute and storage and offline data transfer service. AWS data transfer and managed file transfer services include AWS DataSync for online data transfer and AWS Transfer Family for managed file transfer workflows. You can select from these different service offerings and apply them to your organization’s needs and determine the possible paths you can take to arrive at the best storage solution. Before choosing an AWS Storage solution, AWS recommends that you first assess what storage characteristics are appropriate for your applications and business. After familiarizing yourself with AWS Storage, you can then compare your requirements to the available AWS Storage services and select the solution that meets your needs. This course introduces customers to the benefits, features, use cases, and considerations for AWS edge storage services, offline and online data transfer, and managed file transfer services. By the end of the course, learners will be able to discuss the services and their features and use cases. Course level: FundamentalDuration: 1 hour(s) 5 minutesActivitiesThis course includes: Online materials, demonstrations, and knowledge check questions.Course objectivesIn this course, you will learn to:Differentiate between AWS Snowcone and AWS Snowball Edge.Discuss the AWS Snow Family job types.Describe the AWS DataSync service.Explain when to use AWS Transfer Family as a managed file transfer service.Intended audienceThis course is intended for:Storage architectsBusiness ManagersData engineersIT ManagersStorage developersPrerequisitesWe recommend that attendees of this course have:Completed course titled – AWS Storage Services – Portfolio IntroductionRecommend AWS Cloud PractitionerCourse outlineSection 1: OverviewLesson 1: How to Use This CourseLesson 2: Course OverviewSection 2: AWS Snow Family OverviewLesson 3: AWS Snow Family IntroductionLesson 4: AWS Snow Family jobs and shared use casesSection 3: AWS SnowconeLesson 5: Introduction to AWS SnowconeLesson 6: AWS Snowcone FeaturesLesson 7: Knowledge CheckSection 4: AWS Snowball EdgeLesson 8: Introduction to AWS Snowball EdgeLesson 9: AWS Snowball Edge FeaturesLesson 10: Knowledge CheckSection 5: AWS DataSyncLesson 11: Introduction to AWS DataSyncLesson 12: AWS DataSync FeaturesLesson 13: AWS DataSync Architecture and Use CasesLesson 14: DemonstrationLesson 15: Knowledge CheckSection 6: AWS Transfer FamilyLesson 16: Introduction to AWS Transfer FamilyLesson 17: AWS Transfer Family FeaturesLesson 18: AWS Transfer Family Architecture and Use CasesLesson 19: Knowledge CheckSection 7: Additional Resources and FeedbackLesson 19: Additional ResourcesLesson 20: Contact Us

AWS Billing and Cost Management

The course provides a basic overview of AWS Billing and Cost Management services and dashboards. Different AWS cost tools, such as Cost Explorer and AWS Budgets, are covered in this introduction. A step-by-step review of how to set up budget alerts is also presented. Course level: Fundamental Duration: 20 minutes Activities This course is a video presentation. Course objectives In this course, you will be presented with: – A high-level review of managing costs with AWS; learners will gain a baseline understanding of how costs are monitored, strategies for tracking costs, and how AWS services can help with managing costs – An overview of the many AWS cost tools available, and how they can be effectively used – Strategies for how to create an effective cost optimization program in your organization; where to start, and how to grow Intended audience This course is intended for anyone wanting to learn more about the basics of AWS cost management tools and services Prerequisites We recommend that attendees of this course have a familiarity with basic cloud economic principles Course outline Within a single module the following topics will be covered: – Why cost management is important – Tools and services available to track and manage cloud spend – Types of spend reports that exist and how they can be used – How to set up a budget alert – Ways to bring a cost management orientation into your organization

AWS Cloud Economics for Banking

This course provides an overview of the Amazon Web Services (AWS) resources available to the banking industry. It includes a survey of AWS resources especially applicable to banking. The course explores special topics, such budget-saving tools to control spend. There is an emphasis on the agility provided by the AWS Cloud and its relevance to banks as they grow into new markets and opportunities. Finally, this course shares case studies of cloud adoption for banking so customers can use the learning experiences of others when shaping their own journey. • Course level: Fundamental • Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Activities This course includes: online instruction and knowledge checks. Course objectives In this course, you will learn to: • Understand AWS as a company. • Understand Cloud Economics and how you can realize its benefits with AWS. • Describe the AWS tools for cost optimization and their uses. • Understand the challenges, solutions, and benefits of using AWS services for analytics and purpose-built artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) capabilities for banking. • Describe the major steps for migrating to the AWS Cloud. • Identify AWS Partners and AWS Professional Services and understand how to use them. Intended audience This course is intended for: • Business leaders Prerequisites • No prerequisites Course outline Section 1: Overview of AWS • Amazon Web Services • Cloud Concepts • Cloud Economics • Regulatory Compliance and Security • Knowledge Reinforcement: Section 1 Section 2: AWS Banking Workloads • Focus Areas for Banking • Transforming the Customer Experience • Transforming Lending • Transforming KYC/AML and Fraud Monitoring • Modernizing Core Operations • Knowledge Reinforcement: Section 2 Section 3: Cost Optimization • Pillars of Cost Optimization • Optimizing Cloud Spend • Knowledge Reinforcement: Section 3 Section 4: Migrating to the AWS Cloud • Migrating to the Cloud • Knowledge Reinforcement: Section 4 Section 5: Additional AWS Services and Professional Services • AWS Banking Partners and AWS Professional Services • Knowledge Reinforcement: Section 5 Section 6: Additional Help • Resources • Feedback

Job Roles in the Cloud (Arabic)

توفر هذه الدورة التدريبية لصانعي القرار التجاري صورة عالية المستوى للأدوار الوظيفية في سحابة AWS وكيفية مقارنتها بأدوار وظائف تكنولوجيا المعلومات في أماكن العمل. يستكشف المتعلمون أربعة أدوار وظيفية على السحابة وكفاءاتهم لفهم أفضل طريقة لنقل الأدوار الوظيفية المحلية إلى الأدوار الوظيفية السحابية. •مستوى الدورة التدريبية: أساسي •المدة: 30 دقيقة الأنشطة: تشمل هذه الدورة التدريبية: مقاطع فيديو ونص للقراءة وأسئلة للتحقق من المعرفة. أهداف الدورة التدريبية: ستتعلم في هذه الدورة التدريبية ما يلي: •وصف الأدوار والمسؤوليات الوظيفية في أماكن العمل. •التفريق بين مسؤوليات العميل ومسؤوليات AWS في السحابة. •تحديد الأدوار والمسؤوليات والكفاءات الوظيفية في AWS Cloud. •مقارنة الأدوار الوظيفية المحلية بأدوار AWS Cloud الوظيفية. •تحديد طرق لتنمية كفاءات AWS Cloud لأدوار وظيفية في مكان العمل. الجمهور المستهدف: تستهدف هذه الدورة التدريبية ما يلي: •صانعو القرار التجاري المتطلبات الأساسية: نوصي الحاضرين في هذه الدورة التدريبية بأن يكون لديهم: لا يوجد مخطط الدورة التدريبية: الوحدة 1: التنقُّل •كيفية استخدام هذه الدورة التدريبية الوحدة 2: محتوى الدورة التدريبية: •AWS Cloud للشركات •الأدوار الوظيفية بمكان العمل •نموذج المسؤولية المشتركة •الأدوار الوظيفية في السحابة •تعيين أدوار الوظائف في مكان العمل للأدوار الوظيفية في السحابة •تنمية كفاءات AWS •التحقق من المعرفة الوحدة 3: شكرًا لك: •الملاحظات