Introduction to Information Technology and AWS Cloud

Introduction to Information Technology and AWS Cloud

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Instructor: Rafael Lopes

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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6 hours to complete

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

512 reviews

Beginner level

No prior experience required

Flexible schedule

6 hours to complete

Learn at your own pace

97%

Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

Gain a foundational understanding of how computers work
Learn how computers talk to each other to exchange data

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6 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

Technology is omnipresent, but how did we get here? And what does the future hold for a world that's increasingly connected, mobile and data-rich? This course is intended to give learners enough technical context to understand how to build solutions in the cloud starting from zero technical knowledge. Before diving into the cloud, we will cover the basics of: how do computers work (including software and operating systems), an introduction to information technology, the basics of modern IT infrastructure, and the cloud careers that will be increasingly in-demand. We will then move into the world of internet connected networks (the Internet), covering local hosts, web servers, web applications, web security, the inner workings of a website and the differences between static and dynamic content. We'll close the course by introducing Cloud Computing, its role in our world, the differences between public, private and hybrid, and why APIs are so important.

Before you can learn about the AWS Cloud effectively, you need to have a strong understanding of information technology (IT) basics. In the first week, you learn about the most basic concepts in IT, such as computers, servers, data centers, operating systems, software, hardware, and more. This week starts your understanding of IT, and the material will get progressively deeper as you progress through the course.

What's included

11 videos8 readings2 assignments2 plugins

11 videos Total 55 minutes

Welcome to the Course 6 minutes
Module 1 Introduction 3 minutes
How do computers work? 8 minutes
Introduction to IT 5 minutes
Basics of modern IT infrastructure 4 minutes
Traditional IT job roles 6 minutes
Let's talk about software 4 minutes
Operating Systems 6 minutes
Operating Systems and the command line 6 minutes
What is OS virtualization? 6 minutes
Module 1 wrap up 2 minutes

8 readings Total 37 minutes

Welcome to the course 5 minutes
Course roadmap 5 minutes
Pre-Course Survey 1 minute
Computer basics 5 minutes
Network connections and VPN: The corporate connections 5 minutes
Operating systems and software 10 minutes
Different types of virtualization 5 minutes
Mid-Course Survey 1 minute

2 assignments Total 15 minutes

Self-reflection: What is virtualization? 5 minutes
Matching 10 minutes

2 plugins Total 25 minutes

Pre-course Survey 10 minutes
Mid-Course Survey 15 minutes

In Week 2, you dive deeper into technical concepts that are related to networking and the internet. You learn about web applications, web servers, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), JavaScript (JS), the Domain Name System (DNS), internet security protocols, and more. By gaining more understanding about how the technological world is connected, you build a solid foundation so that you can start learning about the AWS Cloud.

What's included

9 videos4 readings2 assignments

9 videos Total 51 minutes

Module 2 Introduction 2 minutes
The Localhost: there’s no place like 127.0.0.1! 6 minutes
Web servers and web applications, what's the difference? 9 minutes
Anatomy of a website 10 minutes
What happens when I load a website in a browser? 6 minutes
DNS Basics 8 minutes
IT security basics 7 minutes
Putting all the pieces together 2 minutes
Module 2 Wrap up 1 minute

4 readings Total 25 minutes

Web servers and components of a website 5 minutes
Web application architectures 5 minutes
Internet and DNS concepts 5 minutes
Internet basics 10 minutes

2 assignments Total 12 minutes

Module 2 Assessment 2 minutes
Website Rendering 10 minutes

In Week 3, you finally arrive at the AWS Cloud. In this module, you discover what the cloud is and why it’s becoming the new normal in IT. You learn about the six advantages of the cloud, and you also explore some of the foundational services in AWS and their use cases. By the end of this module, you’ll be ready to dive deep into the AWS Cloud!