Cloud computing is here to stay, and some might even consider cloud the next big leap in the tech revolution. This technology is so massive that it is estimated to reach more than $350 billion by 2023. One of the main players in Cloud Computing is no other than Amazon with their Amazon Web Services … Read more
One of the cornerstones of the AWS Cloud is the EC2 service. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) is a managed service which facilitates the launching of resizable, scalable, and secure virtual machines in the cloud. Given what EC2 achieves, it is a wildly popular service for myriad use cases such as database servers, HPC servers … Read more
The scenarios and solutions in the tables below will help you prepare for the AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer Associate certification exam. Use these exam scenarios to gain a deeper understanding of the type of knowledge required to pass this challenging exam. You can learn all of this knowledge and more and get access to hundreds … Read more
This AWS storage service is correctly called Amazon S3, but most people search for AWS S3 hence the title. There are a number of storage services in AWS and each of these services are reserved for different use cases. In order to understand more about Amazon S3, you have to understand what is meant by … Read more
When it comes to compute options in AWS – the choices are seemingly endless. AWS Lambda is one of the many options available. The distinction of which compute service best suits your needs is however dependent on your use cases and in order to make an informed decision, there are a few things to consider. … Read more
In the fourth quarter of 2022, AWS generated cloud computing and hosting revenues of approximately 21 billion U.S. dollars. With growth as exceptional as this, demand for cloud engineers is understandably increasing at a rapid rate. Training and certification are a great way to get started in the cloud world and with typical salaries exceeding … Read more
I’m a certification junkie! I’ve been earning IT certifications for over 20 years now, have taken over 50 exams in that time! In this article, I discuss how to pass AWS certification exams the first time in 5 steps. The key to successfully passing AWS certification exams is simply ensuring you prepare adequately. Preparation consists of … Read more
We’re excited to announce that we’re getting close to completing a new version of our AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate video course. The course will be fully updated with a complete replacement of all content and is offered at no additional charge to our students who are currently enrolled. The new course content will be … Read more
Back in 2020, Amazon Web Services launched a new version of the most popular certification in their program, the AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate. Many AWS students are wondering what the differences are between the SAA-C01 and SAA-C02 exam. Let’s have a closer look at the SAA-C01 vs SAA-C02 exam versions for this popular AWS … Read more
If you have been able to work from home during these challenging times, count yourself lucky! Drastic halts and slowdowns in the business arena have quickly necessitated action to keep businesses afloat. Many industries have taken drastic measures during this global pandemic that have resulted in Covid-19 layoffs, furloughs, and hiring freezes. Some of the … Read more
If you’re planning to kick-start your cloud computing career and earn your AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate certification, you are probably looking for some quality AWS online training resources. Luckily, there is no shortage of information when it comes to AWS training. On the flip side, however, the abundance of … Read more
There are many uses of cloud computing that can offer significant business advantages to companies. Cloud computing is a computing model and set of technologies that allows consumers to access cloud services using the Internet on a pay-as-you-go basis. Despite being a relatively new paradigm that came into mass favor only within the last several … Read more
The AWS Developer Associate exam is one of three AWS certifications at the associate level. This certification is geared towards those who work in development roles using AWS cloud services. If you don’t work as a developer, this might put you off. However, as you’ll learn in this article, this certification is both accessible and … Read more
A couple of weeks ago I passed the AWS Certified Developer Associate (DVA-C01) exam on my first attempt. This was the second time I took this exam having previously become AWS Developer Associate certified about 4 years ago. The exam has definitely changed since then. In the old exam with the knowledge from the AWS … Read more
How awesome is this? You can now take your AWS Cloud Practitioner exam from home. I’ve been working in IT for over 20 years and have taken over 50 IT certification exams, but this was the first time I’ve ever been able to take an exam from home. It was my second time taking the … Read more
Cloud Computing services may be delivered on-premises, or in public clouds. This article discusses the various cloud computing deployment models including Public Cloud, Private Cloud, Hybrid Cloud, and Multicloud. In previous articles, you’ve learned what cloud computing is, and the various cloud computing service models. But which one is best for you and your company? … Read more
IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS – you’ve probably seen the acronyms for these cloud computing service models bounded around a lot lately. Many cloud computing services offer varying features and degrees of operational management depending on the service you consume. This provides a lot of flexibility, often balancing between customizability, features, and cost. In the previous … Read more