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Join us for the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Technology Day! AWSome Days are free, one-day cloud training events hosted in cities around Australia and New Zealand and are delivered by AWS Technical Instructors.


This event is ideal for technical leaders, as well as IT Pros and developers who are eager to learn more about cloud computing and be trained on the AWS Cloud.

AWSome Day is based on the AWS Essentials Course and will take you through a step-by-step deep-dive into AWS core services such as Compute, Storage, Database and Networking. At the end of the session, you will be able to build scalable and secure applications on the AWS Cloud.


If you want to become an AWS Cloud Champion or a cloud business expert to foster innovation in your organization, sign up now as space is limited.


All attendees will receive a Certificate of Attendance following the completion of AWSome Day.

Why you should attend:

  • Gain a deeper understanding of AWS core and application services
  • Learn how to deploy and automate your infrastructure on the AWS Cloud
  • Get your questions answered by our AWS experts
  • Network with the AWS team and your industry peers
  • Receive an AWSome Day Certificate of Attendance as well as an AWS Training Guide

Who should attend:

  • Technical Users: Developers, Engineers, System Administrators and Architects
  • Decision Makers: IT Managers, Directors and Business Leaders

Agenda:


08:00am – 09:00am | Registration and Exhibition Showcase

09:00am – 09:15am | Welcome, Ash Willis, Head of Training & Certification, APAC
09:15am – 10:00am | Keynote: Innovation Powered by the AWS Cloud
10:00am – 10:30am | Break

10:30am – 11:15am | Introduction to AWS, Denny Daniel, Technical Trainer

11:15am – 12:00pm | AWS Storage, Denny Daniel, Technical Trainer

12:00pm – 01:00pm | Lunch and Exhibition Showcase

01:00pm – 02:15pm | AWS Compute Services & Networking, Denny Daniel, Technical Trainer

02:15pm – 03:00pm | AWS Managed Services & Database, Denny Daniel, Technical Trainer

03:00pm – 03:30pm | Break

03:30pm – 04:30pm | AWS Deployment & Management, Denny Daniel, Technical Trainer

04:30pm – 05:30pm | Prize Draws & Close, Ash Willis, Head of Training & Certification, APAC

05:30pm – 06:30pm | Cocktail Function


The AWS Partner Briefing will be happening at the same time. To find out more, please visit http://awspartnerbriefingakl.peatix.com.


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Session Details:


Introduction to AWS

The Introduction to AWS module will outline how to get started using the AWS Management Console and setup your infrastructure in the AWS Cloud. The module will discuss on how to access and navigate the AWS Management Console, deploy infrastructure across various regions and security measures provided by AWS.


At the completion of this session you will have the core competency and understanding of the following:

  • Navigate the AWS Management Console
  • Recognize AWS Global Infrastructure
  • Describe the security measures AWS provides

AWS Storage

The AWS Storage module will outline storage services that provides resizable storage capacity in the cloud based on various usage patterns. The module will discuss on how to assign cloud storages to virtual servers, identify use cases and best practices based on performance, cost and durability.


At the completion of this session you will have the core competency and understanding of the following:

  • Identify key AWS storage options
  • Describe Amazon Elastic Block Store
  • Create an Amazon Simple Storage Service bucket and manage associated objects

AWS Compute Services & Networking

The AWS Compute Services & Networking module will outline Amazon Elastic Compute service that provides resizable compute capacity in the cloud and Networking services like Virtual Private Cloud. In the Compute section, we will explore how to create virtual servers from exiting pre-configured Amazon Machine Images, discuss the various types of instances, pricing options and security configurations. In the Networking section, we will explore features like Virtual Private Cloud, Elastic Load Balancer and Route 53 service. We will also discuss on how to extend your IT infrastructure to the AWS Cloud using AWS Direct Connect and VPN.


At the completion of this session you will have the core competency and understanding of the following:

  • Identify the different AWS compute and networking options
  • Describe what Amazon Virtual Private Cloud is
  • Create an Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud instance
  • Verify how to use Amazon Elastic Block Storage

AWS Managed Services & Database

The AWS Managed Services & Database module will outline database services available on AWS Platforms. We will explore the different AWS managed and self-managed database. The module will also discuss on various relational and NoSQL database option, use cases and best practices.


At the completion of this session you will have the core competency and understanding of the following:

  • Describe Amazon DynamoDB
  • Verify the key aspects of Amazon Relational Database Services
  • Execute an Amazon Relational Database Services

AWS Deployment & Management

The AWS Deployment & Management module will outline various deployment and management services available on AWS Platforms that provides you with tools to build secure, monitored, automated and manageable solutions in AWS Cloud. We will explore concepts like infrastructure as code, monitoring resources, identity and access management.


At the completion of this session you will have the core competency and understanding of the following:

  • Identify what is CloudFormation
  • Describe Amazon CloudWatch metrics and alarms
  • Describe Amazon IAM