AWS for Non-Engineers

This friendly, fast-paced guide is perfect for anyone puzzled by the cloud! Learn the fundamentals of Amazon Web Services, and be ready to ace your AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam.

In AWS for Non-engineers you will learn:



How cloud computing and AWS are different from "legacy" systems
Prepare for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam
When cloud computing is the right option for your organization
Core AWS services including storage services, database services, and security services
How billing and pricing work on AWS, and how to pick for your budget
Security and compliance concepts for building in AWS


AWS for Non-engineers is written for anyone just starting with Amazon Web Services or cloud computing in general. It's written by Hiroko Nishimura, and is based on her acclaimed video course that has been taken by over 250,000 learners. In this reader-friendly book, you'll learn how to talk about cloud concepts with engineers, what the cloud could do for your business, and how to start using AWS's amazing services for your own IT tasks. When you're finished, you'll be comfortable with the basics of cloud computing on AWS and you'll be prepared to take the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam! about the technology Modern IT systems run in the cloud. Whether you're in customer service, marketing, or a technical role, cloud technologies like Amazon Web Services (AWS) have become as important to your job as spreadsheets, CRMs, and databases. Knowing AWS fundamentals will help you speak the language of developers and software engineers, and eventually create your own products, services, and projects.