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Introducing AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C01)

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Cloud Practitioner

AWS has announced an exciting new foundational level certification for Amazon Web Services – the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner! The exam code is CLF-01. This multiple choice exam is intended for individuals who have the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively demonstrate an overall understanding of the AWS Cloud, independent of specific technical roles addressed by other AWS certifications (for example, Solutions Architect – Associate, Developer – Associate, or SysOps Administrator – Associate).

Notice this certification will cover many of the core services I detail here for you from a high level.

After completing my course, you will be able to:

  • Define what the AWS cloud really is
  • Define the global architecture of AWS
  • Define basic AWS cloud architectural principles
  • Describe the AWS cloud value proposition
  • Describe key services and their use
  • Describe security and AWS
  • Describe specific security tools
  • Define billing and pricing models
  • Identity resources for assistance with AWS
  • Describe the basics of deployment and operation in AWS

The Nuggets we are creating for you cover all objectives fully and include:

  1. Course Introduction
  2. Defining AWS
  3. AWS Cloud Economics
  4. Cloud Architecture Design Principles
  5. The AWS Shared Responsibility Model
  6. AWS Cloud Security and Compliance
  7. AWS Access Management
  8. Resources for Security Support
  9. Deploying and Operating in AWS
  10. The AWS Global Infrastructure
  11. Compute Services
  12. Storage Services
  13. Network Services
  14. Database Services
  15. Security Services
  16. Resources for Technology Support
  17. Pricing Models
  18. Account Structures for Pricing
  19. Resources for Billing Support

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70-742 Additional Notes – On-Prem AD Integration with Azure

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Azure

Want to integrate your on-prem Active Directory with Azure? Azure AD Connect makes this simple. Azure AD Connect is the answer (for now!) The techniques for doing this have changed many times over the years – this document provides the options and comparisons for you:

AD to Azure Integration Options

This connectivity provides the following:

  • Users can use a single identity to access on-premises applications and cloud services such as Office 365
  • Single tool to provide an easy deployment experience for synchronization and sign-in
  • Provides the newest capabilities for your scenarios; Azure AD Connect replaces older versions of identity integration tools such as DirSync and Azure AD Sync; see the link above

Azure AD Connect consists of the following three components:

  • Synchronization – this component is responsible for creating users, groups, and other objects; it is also responsible for making sure identity information for your on-premises users and groups is matching the cloud
  • AD FS – federation is an optional part of Azure AD Connect and can be used to configure a hybrid environment using an on-premises AD FS infrastructure; this can be used by organizations to address complex deployments, such as domain join SSO, enforcement of AD sign-in policy, and smart card or 3rd party MFA
  • Health Monitoring – Azure AD Connect Health can provide robust monitoring and provide a central location in the Azure portal to view this activity

Before installing this feature, you need to go through these hardware and software requirements carefully in order to ensure success. Note that there is an Express Setup option and this is only going to work if you have met all of these prerequisites. Note also that AD Federation Services in your on-prem is not necessarily a requirement.

Installation Requirements

Finally, here is a link to the Express Settings step-by-step:

Express Settings