Reflection towards AWS Journey
Module 1: In this module, I managed to define the different types of cloud computing models. I can describe six advantages of cloud computing and be able to recognize the main AWS service categories and core services. I am also being taught to review the AWS cloud Adoption Framework (AWS CAF).
Module 2: In module 2, I can explain about AWS pricing philosophy. I can recognize fundamental pricing characteristics and indicate the elements of total cost of ownership. This module also taught me to identify how to set up an organisational structure that simplifies billing and account to review data cost and functionality in the AWS Billing Dashboard. I can describe how to use AWS Bills, AWS Cost Explorer, AWS Budgets and AWS Cost and Usage Reports. Lastly, I can identify various AWS technical support plans and features.
Module 3: This is the simplest module where I learnt to identify the difference between AWS Regions, Availability Zones, and edge Locations. I can also identify AWS services and service categories.
Module 4: Module 4 taught me how to recognize the shared responsibility model and responsibility of the customer and AWS. I can recognize IAM users, groups, and roles in order to describe different types of security credentials in IAM. I can also identify the steps to securing a new AWS account and how to recognize how to secure AWS data and also compliance programs.
Module 5: This module exposes my knowledge towards the basics of networking by describing virtual networking in the cloud with Amazon VPC. I also learned to design basic VPC architecture and also indicate the steps to build a VPC with adding components to produce a customised network. Lastly, I can identify the fundamentals of Amazon Route S3 and the benefits of Amazon CloudFront.
Module 6: This module is focusing on Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2). It is explained about functionality in the EC2 console and how to perform basic functions of EC2 in order to build a virtual computing environment. We were demonstrated when to use AWS Elastic Beanstalk and when to use AWS lambda.
Module 7: In module 7, we were told various types of storage such as Amazon S3, Amazon EBS, Amazon EFS, Amazon S3 Glacier and their functionality. We are taught to differentiate all of them.
Module 8: Module 8 is about Relational Database Services ( Amazon RDS), DynamDB, Amazon Redshift, Amazon Aurora and their functionality. I also learned how to perform tasks in an RDS database, such as launching, configuring and interacting.
Module 9: In module 9, I am able to describe and identify principles of the AWS Well-architected Framework including the five pillars. I understand the explanation about the importance of reliability and high availability. Lastly, I learned how AWS Trusted Advisor helps customers and understand how to interpret their recommendations.
Module 10: In this last module, I learnt how to distribute traffic across Amazon EC2 instances by using Elastic Load Balancing. I also understand how Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling launches and releases servers in response to workload changes. Other than that, I learned how Amazon CloudWatch enables you to monitor AWS resources and applications in real time. Lastly, I learnt to perform scaling and load balancing tasks to improve architecture.
My motivation to complete this project myself. I want to gain as much knowledge as I can but why is knowledge important to me? From my understanding, knowledge is understanding and awareness of something. It refers to the knowledge, facts, abilities, and wisdom gained from life experiences and study. Knowledge is a vast idea with no limit. Cognitive processes, communication, perception, and reasoning all play a role in knowledge acquisition. It also refers to a person's ability to recognise and accept the truth. Knowledge can be used in both positive and harmful ways. As a result, knowledge has the ability to both create and destroy. Knowledge can be used for personal advancement as well as the advancement of a community, city, state, or nation. Some people may abuse it for bad reasons, causing harm not only to individuals but also to the community. I want myself to be fulfilled with as much knowledge so it would be easier for me to deal with any upcoming problems in my life.
It is medium for me, not too easy but not too difficult. In each module, there is some part I could understand in just one watch but there is some part in the module that took me rewatching the videos a few times. In a few cases, the module that comes with lab exercise is a bit stressful because I am not familiar with the interfaces in the AWS academy website. It consumes a lot of time to figure out step by step how to actually manage to fully utilise all the functions according to the steps given but if we want it, we get it right?
Absolutely yes, it is more than just a badge. It is the knowledge you gain in a journey to get the badge is the most important thing. The time you spend in order to receive the badge would definitely be worth it because this course exposes you to the real world of cloud computing. The Badge is proof of knowledge because it shows that you are capable of passing the exam.The Badge are door-openers since they can get you an interview or put you forward for a promotion consideration. AWS certification holders also earn well over $100,000 per year on average. AWS certificates are among the highest-paying cloud credentials available. They also help to validate your knowledge and guarantee that teams speak the same cloud "language," often known as "cloud fluency."
One of the technical abilities I obtained as a result of earning the badge was a working grasp of HTML and computing foundations. Aside from that, I learned about business fundamentals. It's here that a cloud engineer should be familiar with terms like ROI, marketing tactics, and business planning. I've gained a better understanding of how to deal with large amounts of data and make the best use of ERP systems. Finally, because cloud computing focuses on data protection, businesses prefer applicants who have some experience with network security. Finally, project management, which includes risk management, service agreements, and integration with other processes, is critical.
In my opinion, yes every company should shift to Cloud Computing. Firstly, Cloud Computing reduced costs. Cloud computing services are priced according to features, storage, number of users, time, and memory space, among other things. As a result, you can pick a plan that fits your budget and save money. Secondly is flexibility, mobility is one of the key advantages of cloud computing. You and your workers will be able to work from anywhere using this service. Employees can work from home or in the field to perform their jobs. To save even more money, you might minimise the number of workstations in your office and allow some employees to work from home. Cloud computing allows you to keep a close eye on your company's operations. To get real-time updates on all operations, all you need is a fast internet connection. Other than that is scalability because purchasing and maintaining additional servers, storage, and licences is the traditional method of preparing for unforeseen expansion. It could be years before you use your reserve resources. It's simple to scale cloud computing services. When you require more storage space or features, you can purchase them. If you meet the additional payment, your supplier will simply update your package within minutes. When we have Cloud Computing, we don't need extra backup plan because computing systems, particularly for data storage, necessitate backup plans. If no backup storage is in place, a disaster can result in permanent data loss. When storing data on the cloud, businesses don't need any of these tools. As long as consumers have access to the internet, the data will always be available. Cloud computing services are used by certain firms as a backup and disaster recovery plan. Lastly is data security. Data stored in the cloud is sometimes safer than data stored on physical servers and data centres. If laptops or computers are stolen, a security breach on your premises might result in data security being compromised. If you have data in the cloud, you can delete or migrate confidential information from one account to another. It's difficult to go beyond clouding platforms' security procedures. As a result, you can rest certain that your data is secure.
Not just computer science students but I strongly agree that all the students have to learn about Cloud Computing. As we know, towards all the improvements in technology I can say no one can avoid using just a PC or gadgets in their daily life. In this transition towards a better technology world, these courses offered by AWS would be a good exposure to everyone particularly in Cloud Computing, especially for a student.
You better get it because it will benefit you especially if you are a computer science student.
If I get an opportunity to enter more courses organised by AWS, I would definitely join them because as a data engineering student this will helps me grow my knowledge in this courses . After this I surely will explore a lot more activity like what the badge offered in order to increase my soft skills.
Yes, because if it benefits me I believe it will benefit all the students who take it. As if there is no final examination for this subject (during my year), the AWS badge will enhance our understanding towards the subject itself and our own general knowledge. I strongly agree that the AWS badge is included in SECP1513.