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Introduction to Building with AWS Databases

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This self-paced digital course explores the various databases that Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers and helps you understand how each of them solve unique business problems. It introduces you to AWS recommended best practices when designing solutions with AWS databases, and common tools for data migration. This course is designed to help you learn the fundamentals of choosing the right database to support your use case.

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Introduction to Building with AWS Databases

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Course is self-paced, which is highly flexible for learners
Examines various databases that Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides and how each of them solves particular business problems
Develops the fundamentals of choosing the appropriate database for specific use cases
Provides hands-on labs and interactive materials, making it practical and engaging
Teaches industry-recommended best practices when designing solutions with AWS databases
Instructed by AWS Instructors, who possess expertise in the field

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Learners who complete Introduction to Building with AWS Databases will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Database Administrator
Database Administrators are responsible for the planning, implementation, maintenance, and security of computer database management systems. This course will help Database Administrators understand the various databases that Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers and how each of them solves unique business problems. It will also introduce AWS recommended best practices when designing solutions with AWS databases and common tools for data migration.
Data Engineer
Data Engineers design, build, and maintain data pipelines that move data from one system to another. This course will help Data Engineers understand the various databases that Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers and how each of them solves unique business problems. It will also introduce them to AWS recommended best practices when designing solutions with AWS databases and common tools for data migration.
Data Architect
Data Architects design, build, and manage data systems that meet the needs of an organization. This course will help Data Architects learn the fundamentals of choosing the right database to support their use case. It will also introduce them to AWS recommended best practices when designing solutions with AWS databases and common tools for data migration.
Database Developer
Database Developers design and develop database applications. This course will help Database Developers understand the various databases that Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers and how each of them solves unique business problems. It will also introduce them to AWS recommended best practices when designing solutions with AWS databases and common tools for data migration.
Product Manager
Product Managers are responsible for the development and management of products. This course may be useful for Product Managers who are working with AWS databases or who are interested in learning more about AWS databases.
Cloud Engineer
Cloud Engineers design, build, and manage cloud computing systems. This course may be useful for Cloud Engineers who are working with AWS databases or who are interested in learning more about AWS databases.
IT Manager
IT Managers are responsible for the planning, implementation, and management of information technology systems. This course may be useful for IT Managers who are working with AWS databases or who are interested in learning more about AWS databases.
Information Security Manager
Information Security Managers are responsible for the planning, implementation, and management of information security programs. This course may be useful for Information Security Managers who are working with AWS databases or who are interested in learning more about AWS databases.
Data Warehouse Manager
Data Warehouse Managers are responsible for the planning, implementation, and management of data warehouses. This course may be useful for Data Warehouse Managers who are working with AWS databases or who are interested in learning more about AWS databases.
Data Governance Manager
Data Governance Managers are responsible for the planning, implementation, and management of data governance programs. This course may be useful for Data Governance Managers who are working with AWS databases or who are interested in learning more about AWS databases.
Project Manager
Project Managers plan, execute, and close projects. This course may be useful for Project Managers who are working with AWS databases or who are interested in learning more about AWS databases.
Data Privacy Manager
Data Privacy Managers are responsible for the planning, implementation, and management of data privacy programs. This course may be useful for Data Privacy Managers who are working with AWS databases or who are interested in learning more about AWS databases.
Data Scientist
Data Scientists use data to solve business problems. This course may be useful for Data Scientists who are working with AWS databases or who are interested in learning more about AWS databases.
Business Analyst
Business Analysts help businesses understand their data and make better decisions. This course may be useful for Business Analysts who are working with AWS databases or who are interested in learning more about AWS databases.
Software Engineer
Software Engineers design, develop, and maintain software applications. This course may be useful for Software Engineers who are working with AWS databases or who are interested in learning more about AWS databases.

Reading list

We've selected seven books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Introduction to Building with AWS Databases.
Provides a comprehensive overview of data management principles in modern applications. It discusses data modeling, storage, processing, and analysis techniques, complementing the course's focus on AWS-specific database offerings.
Provides a comprehensive study guide for the AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate exam, covering topics related to AWS databases and their use in designing and deploying scalable, fault-tolerant, and cost-effective solutions.
Serves as a comprehensive textbook on database systems, providing a solid foundation in the underlying concepts and principles of data management, which complements the course's focus on practical applications in an AWS environment.
Provides practical guidance on optimizing MySQL performance, including techniques for data modeling, indexing, and query tuning. While it focuses on MySQL, the principles discussed can be applied to other AWS database services that support MySQL compatibility.
Provides a gentle introduction to SQL, the primary language used to interact with databases. It's particularly valuable for beginners who need to understand the basics of data querying and manipulation, as covered in the course's early modules.
Serves as a comprehensive guide to MongoDB, a popular NoSQL database system. While the course covers AWS NoSQL services in general, this book provides in-depth knowledge and advanced techniques for MongoDB, which can be valuable for users interested in specializing in this particular NoSQL database.
Provides a comprehensive guide to Elasticsearch, an open-source search and analytics engine. While the course briefly mentions Elasticsearch as an AWS managed service, this book offers in-depth knowledge and advanced techniques for Elasticsearch, which can be valuable for users interested in specializing in search and analytics.

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