Hands On Part II

• AWS Management Console Proficiency: Demonstrated ability to navigate and utilize the AWS Management Console to manage cloud resources, a crucial skill for any cloud professional.
• Amazon EFS File System Creation: Successfully created and configured an Amazon EFS file system, understanding the significance of scalability and performance in cloud-based storage solutions.
• Amazon EC2 Integration: Integrated Amazon EFS with an Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) instance running Amazon Linux. This task involved mounting the EFS file system to the EC2 instance, showcasing my capability to leverage AWS for flexible, scalable computing and storage.
• Security Configuration: Configured security groups to ensure secure access to the EFS file system, emphasizing my attention to cloud security best practices.
• Performance Monitoring and Optimization: Engaged in performance monitoring and optimization exercises using tools like Flexible IO (fio) and Amazon CloudWatch. This hands-on experience with monitoring tools underscores my ability to ensure optimal performance and cost-efficiency in cloud deployments.

Skills Gained

• Cloud Storage Solutions: Deepened understanding of cloud storage options, focusing on file systems and their practical applications in a cloud environment.
• Cloud Security and Performance: Enhanced knowledge in configuring security parameters and monitoring performance, critical for maintaining robust and efficient cloud infrastructure.
• Practical AWS Skills: Developed practical skills in using AWS services, including EFS, EC2, and CloudWatch, preparing me for advanced cloud projects and challenges.