This course explores the AWS DataSync service which focuses on the transfer of data between on-premises into AWS storage services, in addition to transferring data between AWS storage services.
Learning objectives
- Define what AWS DataSync is and what it's used for
- Understand AWS DataSync use cases
- Define the architecture and process of using AWS DataSync to transfer data from on-premises to AWS
- Define the architecture and process of using AWS DataSync to transfer data between different AWS storage services
Intended Audience
This course has been designed to assist those who are responsible for managing and maintaining data and storage solutions, also it would be advantageous to anyone who is looking to take an AWS associate level exam.
Prerequisites
To get the most out of this course, it would be beneficial to have a basic awareness of the different available AWS Storage Services, including Amazon S3, EFS, and FSx for Windows Server.
Hello and welcome to this course which will look at the AWS DataSync service which focuses on the transfer of data between on-premises into AWS storage services, in addition to transferring data between AWS storage services.
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This course has been designed to assist those who are responsible for managing and maintaining data and storage solutions, also it would be advantageous to anyone who is looking to take an AWS associate level exam.
The objectives of this course are to Define what AWS DataSync is and what’s its used for, understand AWS DataSync use cases, define the architecture and process of using AWS DataSync to transfer data from on-premises to AWS, and define the architecture and process of using AWS DataSync to transfer data between different AWS storage services.
As a prerequisite to this course, it would be beneficial to have a basic awareness of the different available AWS Storage Services, including Amazon S3, EFS and FSx for Windows Server.
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Lectures
What is AWS DataSync? - AWS DataSync Use Cases - AWS DataSync Architecture - Summary
Stuart has been working within the IT industry for two decades covering a huge range of topic areas and technologies, from data center and network infrastructure design, to cloud architecture and implementation.
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In January 2016 Stuart was awarded ‘Expert of the Year Award 2015’ from Experts Exchange for his knowledge share within cloud services to the community.
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