Along with storage and networking, compute is one of the key foundational building blocks of the cloud computing infrastructure layer. In this article, which is aimed at those who are new to cloud and computing in general, I discuss the basic concepts you need to understand to get started with compute on AWS. Fundamentally the … 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
As an instructor of multiple courses for the AWS Cloud Practitioner certification exam (CLF-C01), it’s important to regularly check-in and retake exams to work out what’s changed. I’d heard some rumors that the AWS Cloud Practitioner exam had changed significantly recently so I wanted to see for myself. Here’s what I found. There really weren’t … Read more
AWS have recently announced additional support for those affected by exam center closures caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. You can now take any AWS certification exam from your home or office with online proctoring. There’s additional support in extending certification expiration dates, exam retirements dates (SAA-C01 and BDS-C00) and voucher expiration dates too. Here’s … 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
In cloud computing, cloud storage is a service offering with which a consumer is able to read and write data to cloud-based systems that are managed by a service provider. In this article, which is aimed at those who are new to cloud and computing in general, I discuss the basic concepts you need to understand … Read more