Textbook in PDF format Cloud computing continues to drive innovation across industries, fueling advancements like digital transformation, scalability, and the rise of artificial intelligence. Amazon Web Services is at the forefront of this evolution, and the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification is the perfect entry point for anyone looking to build a strong foundation in cloud technology. This comprehensive study guide helps you thoroughly prepare for the exam, covering cloud computing principles, AWS's global infrastructure, security best practices, pricing and billing models, and more. It also affords opportunities for hands-on practice with AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, and Lambda and includes test-taking strategies and a wide range of practice questions. Whether you're an IT professional, business manager, or aspiring cloud practitioner, this book will serve as your essential companion on the path to certification. This book is your step-by-step guide. Inside, you’ll find clear explanations and practical examples of every topic on the exam. Whether your goal is to launch a new career, level up in your current role, or build a foundation for more advanced AWS certifications, you’re at the right place. Understand the fundamental concepts of cloud computing and their relevance to AWS Explore AWS's tools and services for business applications Learn design principles and best practices for building secure, high-performing, resilient, and efficient infrastructure on AWS Apply cloud concepts and principles in real-world scenarios using AWS Contents: Preface Introduction to the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) Exam Getting Started with AWS Cloud Computing Foundations Fundamentals of AWS AWS Compliance and Governance AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) Security AWS Global Infrastructure AWS Compute, Containers, and Serverless AWS Storage Services AWS Database Services AWS Networking Services Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics Tools AWS Developer Tools and Other Essential Services Billing, Budgeting, and Cost Management in AWS Strategies and Techniques for Successfully Taking the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam A. Practice Exam B. Answer Key Glossary Index