Managing AWS Compute (EC2) & Block Storage (EBS)

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AVG Duration6h

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Description

This learning path is focused on two key services, these being Amazon EC2 and the Elastic Block Store service. These two services are often used in conjunction with each other, EC2 provides you with compute processing power for your applications, while EBS offers persistent block-level storage through its seamless integration with EC2.

Intended Audience

The content set out in this learning path is ideal for Architects designing new solutions, System Administrators who are responsible for fleet management and maintaining AWS environments, and anyone looking to develop their knowledge across Amazon EC2 and Amazon EBS, especially when preparing for an AWS certification.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this learning path, you will have an understanding of:

Amazon EC2 and its configurable components
How to create EC2 instances
EC2 Image Builder for building and testing images
EBS use cases
EBS volume types and security controls
EBS Multi-Attach

Prerequisites

To get the most from this learning path it would be advantageous if you have a basic understanding of AWS

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Training Content

1

Course - Beginner - 2m

LP Intro: Managing AWS Compute (EC2) & Block Storage (EBS)

This brief course introduces the Managing AWS Compute (EC2) & Block Storage (EBS) learning path and what you can expect to learn by the end of it!

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Course - Beginner - 32m

Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2)

This course covers the fundamentals of the Amazon Elastic Cloud Compute service, commonly known as EC2.

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Hands-on Lab - Beginner - 1h

Create Your First Amazon EC2 Instance (Linux)

By completing this hands-on lab, you will be able to create your first Amazon EC2 instance using the AWS Management Console.

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Hands-on Lab - Beginner - 1h 15m

Create Your First Amazon EC2 Instance (Windows)

You will learn the steps to launch and configure a Windows virtual machine using Amazon AWS.

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Hands-on Lab - Beginner - 2h

Using EC2 Spot Instances

In this lab, you will learn how to create EC2 spot instances, how they can be used in AWS, and how to handle instance interruptions.

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Course - Beginner - 7m

Using EC2 Image Builder to Build and Maintain Secure Images

This course explores EC2 Image Builder, a service designed to help automate the creation and updating of images for your EC2 instance.

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Hands-on Lab Challenge - Beginner - 1h 30m

AWS Basic EC2 Challenge

In this lab challenge, you'll be given a desired end state and be required to reach it using your knowledge of AWS EC2 and other related AWS tools.

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Course - Beginner - 19m

Introduction to Amazon EBS and EC2 Instance Storage

This course will introduce you to the foundations of AWS storage, plus the Amazon Elastic Block Store, known as EBS and Amazon EC2 Instance storage.

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Hands-on Lab - Beginner - 1h

Managing Instance Volumes Using EBS

EC2 instances can use multiple storage volumes, learn how to add and manage them using EBS.

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Hands-on Lab - Beginner - 30m

Creating an EBS-Backed Linux AMI

You will learn how to create custom Amazon Machine Images (AMI) starting from a customized EC2 instance.

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Hands-on Lab - Beginner - 45m

Expanding EBS Volumes on Linux Instances

Learn to increase the storage space of an existing EBS volume without losing the data on the volume in this hands-on lab on expanding EBS Volumes on Linux Instances.

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Hands-on Lab - Beginner - 45m

Expanding EBS Volumes on Windows Instances

You can increase the storage space of an existing EBS volume without losing the data on the volume. To do this, you migrate your data to a larger volume and then extend the file system on the volume to recognize the newly-available space. After you verify that your new volume is working properly,...

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Course - Intermediate - 7m

Working with Amazon EBS Multi-Attach

This course discusses Multi-Attach, a feature of the Amazon Elastic Block Store which allows multiple instances to access the same volume.

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Hands-on Lab Challenge - Beginner - 40m

Amazon Elastic Block Store Challenge

Put your Amazon Elastic Block Store skills to the test as you create and attach volumes in this hands-on, real-environment, challenge lab.

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Exam - 35m

Final Exam: Managing AWS Compute (EC2) & Block Storage (EBS)

Final Exam: Managing AWS Compute (EC2) & Block Storage (EBS)

About the Author

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Stuart Scott

AWS Content Director

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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.

To date, Stuart has created 150+ courses relating to Cloud reaching over 180,000 students, mostly within the AWS category and with a heavy focus on security and compliance.

Stuart is a member of the AWS Community Builders Program for his contributions towards AWS.

He is AWS certified and accredited in addition to being a published author covering topics across the AWS landscape.

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.

Stuart enjoys writing about cloud technologies and you will find many of his articles within our blog pages.

Covered Topics

Storage Compute High Availability Amazon Web Services Compute for AWS Storage for AWS Amazon Elastic Block Storage (EBS)Amazon EC2 Amazon EC2 Spot Instance