Module 1: Introduction to AWS

Question 1

What is Cloud Computing?

Answer 1

The on-demand delivery of IT resources over the internet with a pay-as-you go pricing

Question 2

What is On-Demand Delivery?

Answer 2

AWS has the resources you need as you need them (no need to tell in advance)

Question 3

What is undifferentiated heavy lifting of IT?

Answer 3

Repetitive time consuming tasks AWS wants to support

Question 4

What is “Over the Internet?”

Answer 4

Access those resources over the webpage or programmatically

Question 5

Types of Deployments

Answer 5

1. On-Premises
2. Hybrid
3. Cloud Based

Question 6

What is an On-Premises Deployment?

Answer 6

Also known as a private cloud deployment
Resources are deployed on premises by using virtualization and resource management tools.

Question 7

On-Premises Deployments are also known as:

Answer 7

Private Cloud

Question 8

What is a Hybrid Deployment?

Answer 8

Cloud-based resources are connected to on-premises infrastructure.

Question 9

Functions of Cloud Based Deployments

Answer 9

1. Run all parts of the application in the cloud.
2. Migrate existing applications to the cloud.
3. Design and build new applications in the cloud

Question 10

Benefits of Cloud Based Deployments

Answer 10

1. Trade upfront expense for variable expense
2. Stop spending money to run and maintain data centers
3. Stop guessing capacity
4. Benefit from massive economies of scale
5. Increase speed and agility
6. Go Global in minutes