Amazon RDS for MySQL Getting Started

In this course, you will learn the benefits and technical concepts of Amazon RDS for MySQL. If you are new to the service, you will learn how to start using Amazon RDS for MySQL through a demonstration using the AWS Management Console. You will learn about how Amazon RDS for MySQL eliminates the need for manual database management, reducing operational overhead and enabling you to focus on application development.

Activities:

• Presentations
• Videos
• Knowledge checks

Course objectives:

• Describe how Amazon RDS for MySQL works.
• Familiarize yourself with the technical concepts of Amazon RDS for MySQL.
• List typical use cases for Amazon RDS for MySQL.
• Specify what it would take to implement Amazon RDS for MySQL in a real-world scenario.
• Recognize the benefits of Amazon RDS for MySQL.
• Explain the cost structure of Amazon RDS for MySQL.
• Explore how to use Amazon RDS for MySQL on the AWS Management Console (the console).

Intended audience:

• Architects
• Business development or analyst managers
• Business users
• Data scientists

Recommended Skills:

• Knowledge of the AWS Management Console
• Knowledge of SQL

Course outline:

Module 1: Introduction

• Introduction to Amazon RDS for MySQL
• Architecture and Use Cases

Module 2: Using Amazon RDS for MySQL

• Creating an Amazon RDS for MySQL database instance
• Connecting to an Amazon RDS for MySQL instance
• Creating tables in an Amazon RDS for MySQL instance

Module 3: Resources

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