What is a Cloud Database?
*** PLEASE NOTE *** This course has been replaced with two new courses: Database Fundamentals for AWS - Part 1 of 2 and Database Fundamentals - Part 2 of 2.
This course will provide you with an introduction to the cloud database services offered by AWS. In this course, we will first explore the fundamentals of cloud databases, outline the cloud databases provided by AWS before exploring how to get started selecting and using the AWS Database Services.
Intended Audience
This course suits anyone interested in learning more about the database services offered by AWS.
Prerequisites
The course is an introductory level course so there are no specific database skills or experiences required as a pre-requisite. Having a basic understanding of cloud computing will help you gain the most from this course. I recommend completing “What is cloud computing?” first if you are new to cloud computing.
Learning Objectives
On completing this course you will have an understanding of the different types of database services available to you within the AWS cloud platform. You will be able to recognize and explain the various database services offered by AWS, and be able to identify and select which database service might suit a specific use case or requirement.
Outline
First, we learn to recognize and explain the basics of a cloud database service.
We then learn to recognize and explain the differences between non-relational and relational databases before taking a high-level pass over the family of AWS database services available.
We then dive in the Non Relational Databases
- Amazon DynamoDB
- Amazon Elasticache
- and Amazon Neptune exploring use cases for when we might want to use a non-relational database service.
Next, we dive into amazon RDS - the AWS Relational Database Service, exploring the database services provided by RDS. We then examine the services and their various use cases in the context of a scenario.
Agenda
The Basics - What is a Cloud Database?
Overview of the AWS Database Services
AWS Non Relational Databases
- Amazon DynamoDB
- Amazon Elasticache
- Amazon Neptune
AWS Relational Database Service
- The RDS Service
- MySQL for RDS
- Microsoft SQL Server for RDS
- Oracle for RDS
- MariaDB for RDS
- PostGresSQL for RDS
- Amazon Aurora for RDS
Summary
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Updates
22-01-2020: Added note about Amazon Elasticache being used as a cache in front of Amazon RDS services
Notes
For additional training on the topics covered in this course, please take a look at the following Cloud Academy content:
Courses
Introduction to the Amazon ElastiCache Service
Amazon Aurora High Availability
Labs
Create Your First Amazon RDS Database
Andrew is fanatical about helping business teams gain the maximum ROI possible from adopting, using, and optimizing Public Cloud Services. Having built 70+ Cloud Academy courses, Andrew has helped over 50,000 students master cloud computing by sharing the skills and experiences he gained during 20+ years leading digital teams in code and consulting. Before joining Cloud Academy, Andrew worked for AWS and for AWS technology partners Ooyala and Adobe.