AWS Compute Services Essentials: EC2, ECS, and Lambda

Every modern cloud architecture relies on robust compute resources to run applications, process data, and serve users. Understanding how to choose and configure the right compute service is the foundation of any successful AWS deployment. This course guides you through the fundamental compute options, helping you match your application needs with the most efficient cloud resources. You will transition from a basic understanding of cloud concepts to confidently selecting, configuring, and deploying services across virtual machines, containerized environments, and serverless architectures. What you'll learn: - Understand the core differences between IaaS, PaaS, and FaaS cloud service models - Configure and launch EC2 virtual servers with secure networking and storage - Deploy and manage containerized applications using ECS and modern container registries - Build event-driven, serverless applications using Lambda functions and modern execution environments - Apply basic security, monitoring, and auto-scaling practices to keep your compute resources highly available - Evaluate cost and performance trade-offs to select the optimal compute service for any workload You will start with foundational cloud computing terminology and virtualization concepts. From there, you will progress through structured text-based lessons covering EC2 virtual servers, container orchestration with ECS, and serverless scaling with Lambda, supported by clear architectural explanations and configuration examples. This course is designed for beginners, developers, system administrators, and technology students who want to build a solid foundation in cloud infrastructure. No prior AWS experience is required. Start reading today to master the core compute engines powering the modern cloud.