AWS: Databases

This course is part of Exam Prep (DEA-C01): AWS Certified Data Engineer - Associate Specialization

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

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7 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

7 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Understand to configure relational databases in AWS.
Learn to examine data warehouse solutions in AWS.
Identify ways to configure non-relational databases in AWS.

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6 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

AWS: Databases Course is the second course of Exam Prep (DEA-C01): AWS Certified Data Engineer - Associate Specialization. This course assists learners in designing relational and non-relational databases using AWS services. This course focuses on configuring No-SQL and Graph databases using Amazon DocumentDB, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Keyspaces, and Amazon Neptune. The course also guides implementing relational and data warehouses using Amazon RDS and Amazon Redshift respectively. This course is divided into two modules and Lessons and Video Lectures further segment each module. This course facilitates learners with approximately 3:00-3:30 Hours of Video lectures that provide both Theory and Hands-On knowledge. Also, Graded and Ungraded Quizzes are provided with every module to test the ability of learners.

Module 1: Relational Database and Data Warehouse in AWS Module 2: Non-Relational Databases in AWS By the end of this course, a learner will be able to: - Implement and configure relational databases in AWS using Amazon RDS. - Examine data warehouse solutions in AWS. - Implement and configure non-relational databases in AWS using Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Keyspaces, etc. This course is intended for individuals who want to enhance their skills working with on-premises and AWS Cloud-based relational and non-relational databases and have one or two years of experience in configuring database solutions for applications.

Welcome to Week 1 of the AWS: Databases course. In this week, you will be introduced to Relational Database and Data Warehouse services in AWS. You will learn the concept of Amazon RDS. You will explore some of Amazon Redshift's features such as Automatic Table Optimization, Column Compression, and Stored Procedures. By the end of the week, you will learn how to work with SQL queries using Amazon Redshift.

What's included

10 videos2 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

10 videos Total 56 minutes

Introduction to Databases 6 minutes
Amazon RDS 9 minutes
Amazon Redshift Overview 9 minutes
Redshift Automatic Table Optmization 6 minutes
Redshift Column Compression 4 minutes
Redshift Data Distribution Styles 5 minutes
Redshift - Stored Procedures 4 minutes
Redshift WorkLoad Management 6 minutes
Amazon RedShift SQL 5 minutes
Redshift System Table and Views 3 minutes

2 readings Total 20 minutes

Welcome to the Course 10 minutes
Overview: Relational Database and Data Warehouse in AWS 10 minutes

2 assignments Total 55 minutes

Relational Database and Data Warehouse in AWS - Assessment 35 minutes
Amazon RDS and Amazon Redshift - Knowledge Check 20 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

Meet and Greet 10 minutes

Welcome to Week 2 of the AWS: Databases course. This week, you will be introduced to Non-Relational Databases in AWS. You will explore Amazon DynamoDB Accelerator (DAX) which is a fully managed, highly available caching service built to improve performance for Amazon DynamoDB. By the end of the week, you will learn the advanced features of Amazon DynamoDB with its components.

What's included

10 videos1 reading2 assignments1 ungraded lab

10 videos Total 62 minutes

Amazon DynamoDB Overview 7 minutes
Create DynamoDB Table - Hands On 5 minutes
Amazon DynamoDB Indexes (LSI & GSI) 6 minutes
Amazon DynamoDB Secondary Index - Hands On 6 minutes
DynamoDB: Compute Capacity & Read Consistency 6 minutes
Amazon DynamoDB Transactions 4 minutes
DynamoDB Streams 6 minutes
Amazon DynamoDB Accelerator (DAX) 7 minutes
Amazon DynamoDB DAX - Hands On 7 minutes
Connect EC2 to DAX Cluster - Hands On 7 minutes

1 reading Total 10 minutes

Overview: Non-Relational Databases in AWS 10 minutes

2 assignments Total 60 minutes

Non-Relational Databases in AWS - Assessment 35 minutes
Amazon DynamoDB - Knowledge Check 25 minutes

1 ungraded lab Total 35 minutes

Introduction to AWS DynamoDB 35 minutes

Welcome to Week 3 of the AWS: Databases course. This week, you will be introduced to Amazon Keyspaces, Amazon MemoryDB for Redis, and Amazon Neptune in AWS. You will learn the features and use cases of other non-relational databases in AWS. By the end of the week, you will understand the difference between MemoryDB for Redis and ElastiCache for Redis.

What's included

6 videos3 readings2 assignments

6 videos Total 32 minutes

Amazon DocumentDB Overview 7 minutes
Amazon Keyspaces 5 minutes
Amazon Keyspaces - Hands On 7 minutes
Amazon MemoryDB for Redis 7 minutes
MemoryDB for Redis Vs ElastiCache for Redis 2 minutes
Amazon Neptune 5 minutes

3 readings Total 30 minutes

Overview: Other Non-Relational Databases in AWS 10 minutes
Course Conclusion 10 minutes
What next? 10 minutes

2 assignments Total 45 minutes

Other Non-Relational Databases in AWS - Assessment 30 minutes
Non-Relational Databases - Knowledge Check 15 minutes

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