Hello Cloud Gurus! Do you deal with sensitive data and workloads? Does your digital infrastructure and architectures have strict compliance requirements, yet you want to benefit from the advantages of Cloud Computing? If so, AWS GovCloud could be right for you. AWS GovCloud is an isolated region on AWS with separate availability zones, virtual machines, networking systems and a unique credentialing system to ensure a steadfast response to cybercrime and Advanced Persistent Threats. Open to, and operated by U.S. persons only, GovCloud is a reliable, highly compliant security framework implementation that supports the U.S. Department of Interiors' Cloud First and Cloud Smart strategies. This course is meant for your Executive VP to technical management team. We will move beyond the buzzwords and actually demystify GovCloud and all that it entails. Chapter one will cover the Who, Why, When, and Where, to use GovCloud. Chapters two to four contain more detail and are meant for management teams who need to know how and where GovCloud can solve complex operational objectives. In this course, you’ll learn: * Who can use GovCloud * How GovCloud is currently being used * Why and when you should use GovCloud * How to access GovCloud * Security frameworks to benchmark highly regulated government sectors and supporting industries * Security Framework automation tools * The difference between GovCloud vs other regions * Resource Import and code use options * Cost and limit differences * Technical Support Tiers * How managers can train their IT staff on GovCloud adoption. Secure your Agile DevOps, secure your future, and harness the benefits of AWS GovCloud!
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Organize your notes, assignments, quizzes, and exams to strengthen your understanding of GovCloud concepts.
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Gather all course materials
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Create a system for organizing materials
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Review materials regularly
Review Networking Fundamentals
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Refresh your knowledge of networking fundamentals to better understand the underlying infrastructure of GovCloud.
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Review concepts of IP addressing, subnetting, and routing
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Explore different network protocols and their applications
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Practice network configuration using simulators or online labs
Practice using AWS CLI
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Gain hands-on experience with the AWS CLI to reinforce your understanding of the GovCloud environment.
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Install the AWS CLI
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Run basic commands to list resources and create/delete objects
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Experiment with different flags and options
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Attend a GovCloud Industry Event
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Expand your network and stay up-to-date on GovCloud trends by attending an industry event.
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Research upcoming GovCloud events
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Register for and attend the event
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Engage with speakers and other attendees
Configure a Secure VPC in GovCloud
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Build a hands-on project to solidify your knowledge of security best practices in GovCloud by configuring a secure VPC.
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Design the VPC architecture
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Create and configure the VPC, subnets, and security groups
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Implement network access control lists (NACLs) and firewalls
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Test the VPC configuration for security and functionality
Compile a Resource Guide for AWS GovCloud
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Create a comprehensive resource guide to serve as a reference for GovCloud-related topics, enhancing your knowledge retention.
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Identify relevant resources from various sources
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Organize and categorize the resources
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Create a document or online platform to host the guide
Volunteer for a Non-Profit Organization Using GovCloud
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Apply your GovCloud knowledge while making a positive impact by volunteering for a non-profit organization.
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Research non-profit organizations that use GovCloud
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Identify a project or initiative that aligns with your skills
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Contact the organization to inquire about volunteer opportunities
Contribute to an Open Source GovCloud Project
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Enhance your practical experience and connect with the community by contributing to an open source GovCloud project.
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Identify a project that aligns with your interests
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Review the project documentation and guidelines
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Contribute to the project by submitting bug reports, feature requests, or code changes
Organize and Review Course Materials
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Organize your notes, assignments, quizzes, and exams to strengthen your understanding of GovCloud concepts.
Show steps
- Gather all course materials
- Create a system for organizing materials
- Review materials regularly
Review Networking Fundamentals
Show steps
Refresh your knowledge of networking fundamentals to better understand the underlying infrastructure of GovCloud.
Browse courses on
Networking
Show steps
- Review concepts of IP addressing, subnetting, and routing
- Explore different network protocols and their applications
- Practice network configuration using simulators or online labs
Practice using AWS CLI
Show steps
Gain hands-on experience with the AWS CLI to reinforce your understanding of the GovCloud environment.
Show steps
- Install the AWS CLI
- Run basic commands to list resources and create/delete objects
- Experiment with different flags and options
Attend a GovCloud Industry Event
Show steps
Expand your network and stay up-to-date on GovCloud trends by attending an industry event.
Show steps
- Research upcoming GovCloud events
- Register for and attend the event
- Engage with speakers and other attendees
Configure a Secure VPC in GovCloud
Show steps
Build a hands-on project to solidify your knowledge of security best practices in GovCloud by configuring a secure VPC.
Browse courses on
Virtual Private Cloud
Show steps
- Design the VPC architecture
- Create and configure the VPC, subnets, and security groups
- Implement network access control lists (NACLs) and firewalls
- Test the VPC configuration for security and functionality
Compile a Resource Guide for AWS GovCloud
Show steps
Create a comprehensive resource guide to serve as a reference for GovCloud-related topics, enhancing your knowledge retention.
Show steps
- Identify relevant resources from various sources
- Organize and categorize the resources
- Create a document or online platform to host the guide
Volunteer for a Non-Profit Organization Using GovCloud
Show steps
Apply your GovCloud knowledge while making a positive impact by volunteering for a non-profit organization.
Show steps
- Research non-profit organizations that use GovCloud
- Identify a project or initiative that aligns with your skills
- Contact the organization to inquire about volunteer opportunities
Contribute to an Open Source GovCloud Project
Show steps
Enhance your practical experience and connect with the community by contributing to an open source GovCloud project.
Show steps
- Identify a project that aligns with your interests
- Review the project documentation and guidelines
- Contribute to the project by submitting bug reports, feature requests, or code changes
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