Cloud Engineering

  M1L7 Brief This self-study module focuses on understanding and implementing network security best practices, especially in cloud environments like AWS. Videos Introduction to Network Security Understand the basics of network security. Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQ1cvwEvh44 AWS VPC Network Security Learn how to implement security best practices in AWS VPCs, including Security Groups and NACLs. Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkksqUDlwJE Readings Network Security Best Practices Explore industry best practices for securing cloud networks and protecting data. Read the article: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/security/what-is-network-security.html AWS Network Security Learn how to secure your AWS VPCs and instances using services like Security Groups, NACLs, and VPC Endpoints. Read the article: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpc/latest/userguide/VPC_Security.html Helpful Links (References) AWS CloudTrail and Amazon Detective Understand how to...

  M1L6 Brief This self-study module focuses on understanding the concepts of processes, threads, CPU, memory, and storage technologies in the context of both local and cloud environments. Videos What is a Process in Computing? Learn the difference between programs, processes, and threads in operating systems. Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rLW7zg21gI Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrM7nZcxXZU Understanding RAM and CPU Usage Explore how RAM and CPU usage impact system performance and learn methods to monitor them effectively. Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1uY_5BAFAs Readings Understanding Process Management in Linux Discover how Linux handles processes and threads, and how to manage them using terminal commands. Read the article: https://www.tecmint.com/linux-process-management/ Cloud CPU and vCPU Learn how virtual CPUs (vCPUs) are allocated in cloud environments and the impact on performance. Explore vCPU in Cloud: https://aw...

  M1L5 Brief Technical knowledge is vast. Timebox yourself for 3 hours to work on the following content. Video  Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ly8ikWtAY7s Readings 3 Main Types of Network Protocols : https://www.cdw.com/content/cdw/en/articles/networking/types-of-network-protocols.html Protocol Definition: https://www.techtarget.com/searchnetworking/definition/protocol Types of Network Protocols and Their Uses : https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/types-of-network-protocols-and-their-uses/ Helpful Links (References) 12 Common Network Protocols and Their Functions Explained : https://www.techtarget.com/searchnetworking/feature/12-common-network-protocols-and-their-functions-explained Basics of Computer Networking Communication Protocols : https://www.itjones.com/blogs/basics-of-computer-networking-communication-protocols 12 Common Network Protocols and Their Functions Explained : https://www.techtarget.com/searchnetworking/feature/12-common-network-protocols-and-the...

M1L4 Brief Security in IT infrastructure is essential to protect against cyber threats and data breaches. This self-study will help reinforce your knowledge of security components and their role in both on-premise and cloud environments. #### Video 1. **What is IT Security?** Explore the basic concepts of IT security, the components involved, and why it’s important to organizations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yr0xPVFcf-U&ab_channel=LocalGovernmentAssociation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inWWhr5tnEA&ab_channel=Simplilearn https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooJSgsB5fIE&ab_channel=edureka%21 #### Readings 1. **Understanding Identity and Access Management (IAM)** Learn about the critical role of IAM in preventing unauthorized access and securing organizational resources. [Read the Article on IAM]( https://aws.amazon.com/iam/) 2. **Introduction to Network Security** Gain insight into network security principles, the role of firewalls, and how to secure communication channe...

M1L3 Brief Technical knowledge is vast. Timebox yourself for 3 hours to work on the following content. ### Video  - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ly8ikWtAY7s ### Readings - 3 Mains Types of Network Protocols - https://www.cdw.com/content/cdw/en/articles/networking/types-of-network-protocols.html - https://www.techtarget.com/searchnetworking/definition/protocol - https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/types-of-network-protocols-and-their-uses/ ### Helpful Links (References) - https://www.techtarget.com/searchnetworking/feature/12-common-network-protocols-and-their-functions-explained - https://www.itjones.com/blogs/basics-of-computer-networking-communication-protocols - https://www.techtarget.com/searchnetworking/feature/12-common-network-protocols-and-their-functions-explained

  M1L2 Brief Understanding networking fundamentals is crucial for building robust IT infrastructure. This self-study module will help reinforce your knowledge of networking concepts and introduce you to the practical use of common networking commands. Installation & Setup Install Bash Shell (Windows Users Only) Follow the step-by-step guide to install the Bash shell on Windows. MacOS and Linux users can use the built-in Terminal. Install Bash on Windows 10: https://hackernoon.com/how-to-install-bash-on-windows-10-lqb73yj3 Readings Introduction to Computer Networks Get a detailed understanding of what computer networks are, the different types of networks, and the essential components involved. Read the article on Computer Networks: https://www.javatpoint.com/computer-network-introduction Networking Basics and Fundamentals Explore the fundamentals of networking, including network protocols, IP addressing, and common network devices such as routers, switches, and hubs. Basics of ...