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Database Options on AWS

November 2024 with Scott Pletcher

Join Scott Pletcher as we learn how to choose, set up, and manage all the different types of databases you can find on AWS. Then, we'll practice some practical strategies for optimizing database performance and improving data reliability.

Recommended Experience

Basic understanding of database concepts like tables, queries and indexing
Familiarity with cloud platforms or hosting services
Experience working on projects that involve databases

Related certifications

AWS Certified Data Engineer – Associate

Related Job Functions

Cloud database administrator
Cloud data engineer
Solutions architect

Scott got started with IT in his early teens when his parents bought him a TRS-80 Color Computer 2 from Radio Shack. Since then, he's spent thirty years in corporate IT management and leadership roles, earned numerous AWS and PMI certifications, and created training content for A Cloud Guru.

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Skill Outline

1. Amazon RDS (12:15)
2. Amazon Aurora (7:49)
3. Amazon DynamoDB (11:51)
4. Amazon ElastiCache (3:30)
5. More Specialized Database Options (6:19)

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