AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02): Storage, Networking, and Databases
Field | Description |
Purpose | To provide a technical deep-dive into the core data-handling and connectivity services of AWS, preparing learners to architect and manage storage, networking, and database solutions in alignment with CLF-C02 exam requirements. |
Audience | Technical and business professionals who have mastered cloud foundations and now need to understand how data moves, is stored, and is managed within the AWS ecosystem. |
Role | Aspiring Cloud Architects, Junior DevOps Engineers, Database Administrators, and Cloud Support Associates. |
Domain | Cloud Technology / Infrastructure / Data Management. |
Skill Level | Beginner (Fundamental). |
Style | A practical and conceptual blend featuring "Big Picture" overviews, hands-on labs (S3 & VPC), and knowledge validation through quizzes. |
Duration | 1.5 - 2 Days. |
Related Technologies | Amazon S3, Amazon EBS, Amazon VPC, Route 53, Amazon DynamoDB, AWS CloudFront, and AWS Backup. |
Course Description
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02): Storage, Networking, and Databases is a critical module that covers the "circulatory and memory systems" of the AWS Cloud. You will explore the vast capabilities of Amazon S3, including versioning, encryption, and lifecycle management across various storage classes. The course then transitions to the networking layer, where you will learn to build a private, secure virtual data center using Amazon VPC and optimize global performance with CloudFront and Global Accelerator. Finally, the database section provides a comparative look at relational vs. non-relational offerings and the tools available to migrate legacy data into the cloud seamlessly.
Who is this course for
This course is specifically designed for:
Certification Candidates: Those targeting the Technology domain of the CLF-C02 exam, which carries significant weight in the final score.
Technical Implementers: Professionals who need to know how to practically configure a VPC or manage S3 buckets for application data.
IT Managers: Decision-makers who need to differentiate between storage and database types to optimize for performance and cost.
Course Objectives
Storage Proficiency: Differentiate between object (S3), block (EBS), and file storage, and implement data protection via AWS Backup.
Networking Fundamentals: Design a basic VPC architecture, understand DNS through Route 53, and utilize hybrid networking models.
Global Content Delivery: Recognize how to reduce latency for global users using AWS Edge Locations and Global Accelerator.
Database Strategy: Identify the best database fit—from DynamoDB's NoSQL speed to memory-based caches—and understand the Database Migration Service (DMS).
Security & Compliance: Configure S3 versioning and encryption to meet enterprise data governance standards.
Prerequisites
Required Foundation: Completion of AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02): Cloud Foundations and Compute or equivalent knowledge of AWS global infrastructure.
Technical Skill: Basic understanding of networking concepts (IP addresses, subnets) and data storage (folders vs. files) is helpful for the labs.
Course outline
Section 1: Storage Technology and Services
Exploring Amazon EC2 Storage
Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3): The Bigger Picture
Exploring S3 Storage Classes
Lab: Exploring Storage Services - S3 in Action
Creating S3 Buckets with Versioning and Encryption
Introducing Additional Storage Services
Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS)
AWS Storage Gateway
Overview of AWS Backup
Storage Exam Tips
Storage Technology and Services Quiz
Section 2: Content Delivery and Networking Technology and Services
Content Delivery: The Bigger Picture
AWS Global Accelerator
Networking: The Bigger Picture
Lab: Exploring Networking Services - VPC in Action
Launch an EC2 Instance in a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)
DNS: The Bigger Picture
Applying Hybrid Models with Networking Services
Content Delivery and Networking Exam Tips
Content Delivery and Networking Technology and Services Quiz
Section 3: Database Technology and Services
Databases: The Bigger Picture
Understanding AWS Database Migration Services
Amazon DynamoDB
Overview of Memory-Based Databases in AWS
Database Exam Tips
Database Technology and Services Quiz