3 Deploying and operating in AWS global infrastructure

In chapter 2, we were introduced to cloud concepts, which are foundational concepts about the value proposition of cloud computing over legacy IT infrastructure, and how cloud computing works. In this chapter, we learn about hosting an IT infra-structure on AWS, and the different ways you can deploy and operate your IT infrastructure in AWS.

3.1 Hosting IT infrastructure on AWS

The decision to host your company’s IT infrastructure on the cloud rather than on-premises in your own server room or data center requires that you learn a new set of concepts and vocabularies to have a successful migration. In this chapter, we discuss AWS in particular, although with a few tweaks in the jargon, you can map similar concepts to other cloud computing platforms such as Google Cloud Platform and Microsoft Azure.

The two large infrastructure concepts we learn about in this chapter that pertain to hosting your IT infrastructure in AWS are as follows:

Understanding how to deploy and operate in AWS and becoming familiar with the AWS global infrastructure are both vital components of the Technology domain of the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam.

3.2 Deploying and operating in AWS

3.2.1 Interacting with the AWS Cloud

3.2.2 Deploying in the AWS Cloud

3.2.3 Connectivity options in the AWS Cloud

3.2.4 Section quiz

3.3 AWS global infrastructure

3.3.1 Regions

3.3.2 Availability Zones