AWS Course by Ratheesh Anakan

The AWS Cloud Computing Training with Linux & VPC is a comprehensive, hands-on program designed for learners who want a strong practical foundation in Amazon Web Services (AWS) along with essential Linux administration skills. This course introduces cloud computing concepts from the ground up and gradually moves into core AWS services such as EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Load Balancers, Auto Scaling, databases, monitoring, and security.

The training is structured to help students understand how cloud infrastructure is built, deployed, secured, and monitored in real-world environments. Starting with Linux and Ubuntu fundamentals, learners progress to AWS account setup, EC2 instance management, storage services, networking, identity and access management, serverless computing, databases, and backup solutions.

Offered in online and offline modes, this course is suitable for students, IT beginners, and professionals who want to build cloud skills aligned with practical AWS usage and certification-oriented learning paths such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate.

What Students Will Learn

1. Linux / Ubuntu Introduction & AWS Basics

• Linux/Ubuntu introduction

• AWS Account Creation

• Create and Access EC2 Instance

2. Linux Fundamentals

• Popular Linux Distributions

• Basic Ubuntu Commands

• Basic Linux Distributions

• Operating System Modes

• Server V/s Clients

• Linux Shell

• Basic Commands in Ubuntu

• File Management Commands

• Package Management

• Disk management

3. Linux Editors & User Management

• vi / nano editors

• Create Users

• User Management

4. Linux Permissions & Group Management

• Linux File System Permissions

• Create Group

• Group Management

5. Cloud Computing & AWS Introduction

• What is Cloud Computing?

• Disadvantages of On premise infrastructure

• Advantages of Cloud Computing

• Popular Cloud Service Providers

• Introduce AWS and Create an EC2 Instance

• Cloud Deployment Models – Public, Private, And Hybrid

• Cloud Service Types – IaaS, PaaS And SaaS

• Introduction To Amazon Web Service

• Describe Various Services In AWS

• AWS Marketplace

EC2 Deep Dive

• Compute V/S EC2

• EC2 Instance Types And AMI

• Instance Type

• AMI – Amazon Machine Image

• Addressing An EC2 Instance

• EC2 Instance Pricing Options

• Security Groups – A Server Side Firewall

• Initial Access Using Private Key

• Launch Ubuntu EC2 Instance with User Data to create a website

6. Storage & AMI Management

• Create Custom AMI

• Create EBS Volume

7. Region-Based Storage

• Region to Region Volume Copy

8–9. Auto Scaling Labs

• Lab : Autoscaling 1

• Lab : Autoscaling 2

10. Load Balancing & AWS Storage Services

• Application Load Balancer

• Types Of Storage – File, Object, Block Storage

• AWS Storage Services

• Amazon Simple Storage Service – S3

• Amazon S3 Glacier

• Amazon Elastic Block Store – EBS

• Amazon Elastic File System – EFS

• Amazon FSx For Windows File Server

11. Storage Labs

• Lab 9 : Create an S3 Bucket and Host a static website

• Lab 10 : Create an S3 Bucket and share the Pre-signed URL

• Lab 11 : Configure Amazon S3 Glacier with Fast Glacier

• Lab 12 : Configure EFS

12. Networking Basics

• Revised IP Addressing & Subnetting

13–15. VPC & Networking

• VPC and Subnet

• Public Subnets & Private Subnets

• Internet Gateways (IGWs)

• NAT Gateway

• Route Tables

• Security Groups

• Network Access Control Lists (NACLs)

• Elastic IP (EIP) Addresses

• Elastic Network Interfaces (ENIs)

• VPC Peering

• Lab 14 – VPC / NGW / IGW / Routing / SG

• Lab 15 – VPC Peering

16. IAM & Identity Management

• IAM User

• IAM Group

• IAM Policies

• IAM Role

• Access Keys

• MFA – Multi Factor Authentication

• Lab 15 – IAM Users / Groups / Policies

• IAM Identity Centre

• AWS SDK Theory & Lab

17. Security & Encryption

• Describe the need of Encryption

• Describe Client Side Encryption and Server Side Encryption

• AWS Key Management Service

• Types of Keys in AWS

• Describe AWS CloudHSM – Hardware Security Modules

• Lab 19 – Create a Key and attach to S3

Serverless Computing

• Serverless Introduction

• Lambda

• Lab 20 – S3 Bucket Synchronization Using Lambda

18–19. Application Deployment

• Lab 21 – Elastic Beanstalk

• Revised Lab 21 – Elastic Beanstalk

• Describe EC2 instance launch Advance Topics

20–21. Databases in AWS

• Compare Relational Database and NoSQL Database

• Describe Amazon RDS

• LAB 22 – Create MySQL DB and Connect to Workbench

• Describe Redshift

• Describe NoSQL Database and DynamoDB

• Explained Redshift and DynamoDB with lab session

22. Monitoring & Logging

• Understanding CloudWatch

• Key Components of CloudWatch

• CloudTrail

• Compare CloudWatch & CloudTrail

• Lab 24 – CloudWatch, Setup Alarms for Metric changes, Use SNS Messaging

• Lab 25 – CloudTrail

23–24. Data Transfer & Backup

• DataSync

• Lab 26 – Transfer Data From On Premise Storage to S3 Bucket using DataSync

• Storage Gateways

• Snow Family

• AWS Backup

• Lab 27 – On Demand Backup and Restore – S3 Bucket

25. Domain & DNS Management

• Domain Names

• Top-Level Domains (TLDs)

• Root / Main Domain

• Subdomains

• Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN)

• DNS

• Records and its Types

• Zone File

• Route53 Concepts

• Zone File

Teaching Method

This AWS course is delivered in online and offline formats, allowing learners to choose flexible or classroom-based learning. The teaching approach focuses on:

• Step-by-step explanation of AWS and Linux concepts

• Hands-on lab sessions for practical understanding

• Real-world infrastructure scenarios and configurations

• Gradual progression from basics to advanced AWS services

• Clear explanations aligned with certification-oriented knowledge

The lab-driven structure ensures learners gain practical exposure alongside theoretical understanding.

Why Learn from This Tutor

The course is conducted by Ratheesh Anakan, who delivers structured, syllabus-aligned AWS training with emphasis on clarity and real-world applicability. The instruction focuses on understanding how AWS services work together in real infrastructure environments, helping learners build a strong conceptual and practical foundation without relying on memorization.

Benefits & Outcomes

After completing this AWS cloud training, learners can expect:

• Strong foundation in cloud computing and AWS core services

• Practical Linux administration skills for cloud environments

• Hands-on experience with EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, and monitoring tools

• Better understanding of AWS security and networking architecture

• Readiness to pursue AWS certification learning paths

• Confidence in deploying, managing, and monitoring cloud resources

This course serves as a solid entry point into AWS cloud infrastructure and cloud-based IT roles.