Lesson 1S3 usage patterns: storing uploads, logs, and static assets; lifecycle policies, versioning, and cross-region replication (CRR) considerationsMaster common S3 usage for uploads, logs, and static assets. Learn to design bucket layouts, enable versioning, set lifecycle policies, and plan cross-region replication to balance durability, cost, and compliance.
Designing S3 bucket structure and prefixesStoring user uploads and large objectsManaging logs and analytics data in S3Configuring lifecycle and storage classesEnabling versioning and CRR safelyLesson 2Hybrid patterns: streaming logs to S3 via Fluentd/Fluent Bit or CloudWatch Logs, offloading large binary uploads to S3 with presigned URLsImplement hybrid patterns linking EC2 with S3 for logging and large uploads. Learn to stream logs using Fluentd, Fluent Bit, or CloudWatch Logs, and offload large files to S3 using presigned URLs from apps.
Streaming logs to S3 with FluentdUsing Fluent Bit on EC2 for log shippingForwarding CloudWatch Logs to S3Designing presigned URL upload flowsSecuring presigned URLs and time limitsLesson 3Data locality and performance: using S3 Transfer Acceleration, caching with CloudFront or local caches, and S3 Select for partial readsLearn how data locality affects latency and throughput with S3 and EC2. Explore S3 Transfer Acceleration, CloudFront caching, local caches, and S3 Select to optimize partial reads and cut data transfer costs.
Choosing S3 regions for low-latency accessConfiguring S3 Transfer Acceleration endpointsUsing CloudFront to cache S3-hosted contentDesigning EC2 local caches for hot dataOptimizing S3 Select for partial object readsLesson 4EBS volume types and selection rationale: gp3 vs gp2, io2/io2 Block Express for high IOPS, st1/sc1 for throughput-heavy workloadsCompare EBS volume types and pick the right one for workloads. Understand gp3 versus gp2, when to use io2 or io2 Block Express for high IOPS, and how st1 or sc1 suit throughput-heavy, sequential tasks.
Comparing gp2 and gp3 capabilitiesWhen to choose io2 or io2 Block ExpressUsing st1 for streaming and big dataUsing sc1 for cold, infrequent accessMixing volume types within one workloadLesson 5IOPS and throughput planning: provisioning IOPS (io2) vs gp3 baseline + provisioned IOPS, burst considerations, and cost tradeoffsPlan IOPS and throughput for EBS volumes understanding gp3 baselines, provisioned IOPS, and io2 features. Evaluate burst behavior, queue depth, and cost tradeoffs to meet performance without overspending.
Understanding EBS IOPS and throughput limitsPlanning gp3 baseline and extra IOPSWhen to use provisioned IOPS on io2Modeling burst behavior and creditsBalancing performance needs with costLesson 6Security for storage: encrypting EBS and S3, IAM policies, bucket policies, VPC endpoints for S3, and SSE-KMS vs SSE-S3Secure storage by encrypting EBS and S3, designing IAM and bucket policies, and using VPC endpoints. Learn differences between SSE-KMS and SSE-S3, key management, and restricting network access.
Enabling default EBS encryptionConfiguring S3 bucket encryption policiesDesigning IAM and bucket policiesUsing S3 VPC gateway endpointsChoosing SSE-KMS versus SSE-S3Lesson 7Separate EBS volumes for application data: logs, temp files, uploads — recommended volume type for each and mount strategiesSeparate app data onto dedicated EBS volumes for logs, temp files, and uploads. Learn recommended volume types, mount strategies, and how isolation boosts performance, durability, and flexibility.
Separating OS, logs, and data volumesChoosing volume types for logs and tempMounting uploads on dedicated volumesUsing labels and fstab for stable mountsRotating and archiving log volumesLesson 8Root volume design: recommended volume type, size baseline, encryption (KMS CMKs vs AWS-managed keys), and snapshotabilityDesign strong root volumes for EC2 by picking EBS types, baseline sizes, and encryption strategies. Learn snapshot practices, backup automation, and how root design affects instance recovery.
Choosing EBS type for EC2 root volumesSizing root volumes for OS and logsEncrypting root volumes with KMS CMKsUsing AWS-managed keys for simplicityCreating and restoring root volume snapshotsLesson 9Instance store usage: when ephemeral instance storage is appropriate and strategies to mitigate data lossExplore when ephemeral instance store fits high-speed, nonpersistent data. Learn patterns for caching, scratch space, and temp queues, plus ways to replicate or checkpoint data to durable storage.
Identifying workloads suited to instance storeMapping instance store to file systemsUsing instance store for caches and scratchReplicating data to EBS or S3 regularlyHandling instance failures and data lossLesson 10Sizing strategy: initial sizing, monitoring growth, lifecycle policies, and using Elastic Volumes to resize live volumesDevelop a sizing strategy for EBS volumes considering growth, performance, and cost. Learn to estimate initial size, monitor use, apply lifecycle policies, and resize with Elastic Volumes without downtime.
Estimating initial EBS size and IOPS needsMonitoring volume usage and growth trendsApplying lifecycle policies to cold dataResizing volumes with Elastic VolumesCoordinating file system expansion onlineLesson 11File system choices and tuning: ext4, xfs, and mount options for performance and recoveryUnderstand choosing and tuning Linux file systems on EBS and instance store. Compare ext4 and XFS, pick mount options for performance and safety, and set journaling, TRIM, and alignment for reliable recovery.
Comparing ext4 and XFS for EC2 workloadsCreating and formatting file systems on EBSMount options for performance and durabilityTuning journaling, TRIM, and alignmentFile system checks, repair, and recovery steps
