AWS Cloud Financial Management for Builders Course Overview

To ensure a successful learning experience in the AWS Cloud Financial Management for Builders course, participants should possess the following minimum prerequisites:

• Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts, particularly relating to AWS services.
• Familiarity with AWS core services such as Amazon EC2, Amazon S3, and AWS IAM (Identity and Access Management).
• Knowledge of general IT financial principles, including the concepts of capital expenditure (CapEx) and operational expenditure (OpEx).
• Experience with IT infrastructure concepts such as compute, storage, networking, and databases.
• Ability to navigate the AWS Management Console and perform basic AWS operations.
• Fundamental understanding of the Cassandra database, including its use cases and architecture, would be beneficial but not mandatory.
• Basic proficiency with command line interfaces (CLI) and operating systems such as Linux or Windows.
• Some experience with software development or scripting is recommended to follow along with hands-on labs effectively.

Please note that while these are the minimum prerequisites, having additional experience in cloud architecture and financial management would be advantageous. The course material is designed to be accessible to learners with various backgrounds, and these prerequisites are intended to provide a solid foundation to build upon.

Target Audience for AWS Cloud Financial Management for Builders

The AWS Cloud Financial Management for Builders course is tailored for IT professionals seeking to optimize AWS cloud costs and efficiency.

• Cloud Financial Analysts
• Cloud Cost Optimization Specialists
• AWS Cloud Architects
• DevOps Engineers
• IT Finance Managers
• Cloud Infrastructure Managers
• Technical Project Managers
• Systems Administrators with a focus on cloud services
• Cloud Consultants and Strategists

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this AWS Cloud Financial Management for Builders?

Introduction to Course Learning Outcomes

Gain mastery in AWS Cloud Financial Management and Cassandra database technology through comprehensive hands-on labs, theoretical knowledge, and practical applications to optimize costs and enhance system performance.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Understand the fundamentals of Cassandra, including cluster architecture, CAP theorem, and eventual consistency.
• Learn the four pillars of Cloud Financial Management and how to apply them within AWS environments.
• Acquire skills in setting up, configuring, and maintaining a Cassandra database, with an emphasis on system requirements and lab understanding.
• Master resource tagging and cost control techniques using AWS Config and other AWS tools.
• Explore AWS pricing models, cost optimization strategies, and utilize tools such as AWS Free Tier, Volume Discounts, Savings Plans, and Reserved Instances.
• Develop the ability to architect cost-efficient solutions on AWS, focusing on compute, networking, storage, and database services.
• Create applications using Cassandra as a backend, understanding data modeling, drivers, and connecting a Cassandra cluster to a web application.
• Manage data effectively in Cassandra by learning to update, delete, and use TTL (Time To Live) alongside understanding the role of Tombstones.
• Establish proficiency in monitoring and maintaining Cassandra clusters, including node repair, consistency checks, and performance tuning.
• Implement best practices for backup and restore operations in Cassandra, and perform stress testing and performance tuning for optimization.