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AWS for Administrators [Video]

By : Wayde Gilchrist
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AWS for Administrators [Video]

By: Wayde Gilchrist

Overview of this book

<p>Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a bundled remote computing service that provides cloud computing infrastructure over the Internet with storage, bandwidth, and customized support for application programming interfaces (API).</p> <p>This course will help you to efficiently deploy and manage key AWS services. You will start by creating and managing users, groups, and permissions. You will then also learn to effectively monitor your AWS environment while working with AWS storage. The course will help you understand and build AWS networking solutions and also apply and implement the right compute option to meet your organization’s needs.</p> <p>Using a simple real-world application of a hosting example, you will be guided through core AWS services. After finishing the course, you will be able to manage and maintain tools to automate operational tasks and effectively perform operation and administration tasks.</p> <h1>Style and Approach</h1> <p>Deep dive into the core AWS service offerings with hands-on tutorials, real-world use case scenarios, and best practices. Each section is designed to provide you with the most information possible about a particular AWS service coupled with easy to follow hands-on steps, best practices, tips, and recommendations.</p>
Table of Contents (6 chapters)
Chapter 2
Granting User Access
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Section 3
Using the AWS CLI
Although AWS provides a simple web interface for interacting with their services, many administrators prefer to work from the command line. Also, with the availability of a Command-Line Interface, you can create simple BASH or Shell scripts for automating common administration tasks. - IAM credentials are required to sign AWS API requests and can be easily configured - The AWS CLI provides a more robust selection of actions than the Management Console - Shell scripts using the AWS CLI can automate common administration tasks