Training content
This learning path has been designed for those looking to enhance their skills to design database solutions in AWS at an introductory level, specifically for those who have less than 6 months of active use on AWS working with database services. Using a combination of on-demand courses and hands-on labs you will be introduced to a number of different AWS services falling under the 'Database' category of AWS. Using the new skills obtained from this learning path you will be able to effectively demonstrate an overall knowledge of how to design database solutions in AWS.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this learning path you will:
- Understand the differences between the various AWS Database Types
- Analyze when to use Amazon RDS and Amazon DynamoDB for a given workload
- Understand when to install databases on Amazon EC2 instances compared to AWS managed databases
Stephen is the AWS Certification Specialist at Cloud Academy. His content focuses heavily on topics related to certification on Amazon Web Services technologies. He loves teaching and believes that there are no shortcuts to certification but it is possible to find the right path and course of study.
Stephen has worked in IT for over 25 years in roles ranging from tech support to systems engineering. At one point, he taught computer network technology at a community college in Washington state.
Before coming to Cloud Academy, Stephen worked as a trainer and curriculum developer at AWS and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in cloud technologies.
In his spare time, Stephen enjoys reading, sudoku, gaming, and modern square dancing.