AWS Storage Selection Guide for Architects and Developers

Selecting the wrong storage service on AWS can lead to bloated cloud bills, poor application performance, and complex maintenance. To design resilient cloud systems, you must understand how different storage options handle data, scale, and performance. This text-based course guides you through the core AWS storage ecosystem, helping you make informed architectural decisions. You will start with fundamental storage concepts, definitions, and classification models before exploring specific AWS services. What you'll learn: Understand the core differences between block, file, and object storage in the cloud; Configure and manage Amazon S3 for scalable object storage and lifecycle management; Deploy Amazon EBS volumes tailored to specific EC2 performance and IOPS requirements; Implement shared file systems using Amazon EFS and high-performance FSx; Optimize cloud storage costs by choosing the right tiers, classes, and retention policies. This course provides a structured, written walkthrough of AWS storage services, comparing their performance characteristics, pricing models, and ideal use cases. This course is designed for beginner cloud architects, developers, and system administrators looking to build a solid foundation in AWS storage without any prior cloud infrastructure experience. Start reading today to build smarter, faster, and more cost-efficient cloud architectures.