Introduction to AWS Compute Options with EC2 and Elastic Beanstalk

Choosing the right cloud infrastructure is the foundation of any successful web application. This text-based course guides you through the essential AWS compute services, helping you understand when to use virtual servers and when to leverage automated deployment platforms. You will transition from cloud novice to a practitioner capable of launching and managing reliable cloud environments. What you'll learn: - Understand core cloud computing concepts and key AWS infrastructure terminology - Configure and launch EC2 instances with appropriate security groups and storage options - Deploy web applications efficiently using Elastic Beanstalk for automated management - Implement basic scaling and load balancing strategies to handle traffic changes - Apply modern cloud security best practices, including IAM roles and secure access controls - Monitor resource performance and manage basic cloud billing configurations You will start with foundational cloud concepts, defining virtualization, region structures, and basic security models. From there, you will progress through step-by-step written walkthroughs for setting up EC2 instances, configuring network access, and deploying applications with Elastic Beanstalk. This course is designed specifically for beginners, developers, and system administrators who are new to AWS. No prior cloud computing experience is required. Start reading today to build a solid foundation in AWS compute infrastructure.