Course description
AWS Storage provides you with the services you need to build the storage solution that’s right for your organization. Edge compute and storage, offline and online data transfer, and managed file transfer services provide you those additional tools to develop your complete storage solutions. You will discover the depth and breadth of edge local compute storage, data transfer, and managed file transfer service options available for you to choose from to meet your organization’s requirements. The AWS edge storage services include, AWS Snow Family of services using AWS Snowcone and AWS Snowball Edge for local compute and storage and offline data transfer service. AWS data transfer and managed file transfer services include AWS DataSync for online data transfer and AWS Transfer Family for managed file transfer workflows. You can select from these different service offerings and apply them to your organization’s needs and determine the possible paths you can take to arrive at the best storage solution. Before choosing an AWS Storage solution, AWS recommends that you first assess what storage characteristics are appropriate for your applications and business. After familiarizing yourself with AWS Storage, you can then compare your requirements to the available AWS Storage services and select the solution that meets your needs. This course introduces customers to the benefits, features, use cases, and considerations for AWS edge storage services, offline and online data transfer, and managed file transfer services. By the end of the course, learners will be able to discuss the services and their features and use cases.
- Course level: Fundamental
- Duration: 1 hour(s) 5 minutes
Activities
This course includes: Online materials, demonstrations, and knowledge check questions.
Course objectives
In this course, you will learn to:
- Differentiate between AWS Snowcone and AWS Snowball Edge.
- Discuss the AWS Snow Family job types.
- Describe the AWS DataSync service.
- Explain when to use AWS Transfer Family as a managed file transfer service.
Intended audience
This course is intended for:
- Storage architects
- Business Managers
- Data engineers
- IT Managers
- Storage developers
Prerequisites
We recommend that attendees of this course have:
- Completed course titled — AWS Storage Services
- Recommend AWS Cloud Practitioner
Course outline
Section 1: Overview
Lesson 1: How to Use This Course
Lesson 2: Course Overview
Section 2: AWS Snow Family Overview
Lesson 3: AWS Snow Family Introduction
Lesson 4: AWS Snow Family jobs and shared use cases
Section 3: AWS Snowcone
Lesson 5: Introduction to AWS Snowcone
Lesson 6: AWS Snowcone Features
Lesson 7: Knowledge Check
Section 4: AWS Snowball Edge
Lesson 8: Introduction to AWS Snowball Edge
Lesson 9: AWS Snowball Edge Features
Lesson 10: Knowledge Check
Section 5: AWS DataSync
Lesson 11: Introduction to AWS DataSync
Lesson 12: AWS DataSync Features
Lesson 13: AWS DataSync Architecture and Use Cases
Lesson 14: Demonstration
Lesson 15: Knowledge Check
Section 6: AWS Transfer Family
Lesson 16: Introduction to AWS Transfer Family
Lesson 17: AWS Transfer Family Features
Lesson 18: AWS Transfer Family Architecture and Use Cases
Lesson 19: Knowledge Check
Section 7: Additional Resources and Feedback
Lesson 19: Additional Resources
Lesson 20: Contact Us
