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AWS Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) Perspectives

  1. AWS CAF - Business Perspective Aligns IT with business strategies and outcomes. Use case: Driving cloud adoption based on business goals.

  2. AWS CAF - People Perspective Focuses on change management and ensuring the organization is ready for cloud adoption. Use case: Training employees for cloud readiness.

  3. AWS CAF - Governance Perspective Ensures cloud investments align with organizational governance requirements. Use case: Ensuring compliance and managing risk in cloud adoption.

  4. AWS CAF - Platform Perspective Modernizes the IT landscape to include cloud capabilities. Use case: Creating scalable and resilient cloud infrastructure.

  5. AWS CAF - Security Perspective Focuses on ensuring the protection of data and systems. Use case: Securing cloud infrastructure and data through proper IAM policies.

  6. AWS CAF - Operations Perspective Ensures efficient and effective cloud service management. Use case: Implementing monitoring, incident response, and continuous improvements.

Compute Services

  1. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) Virtual servers for running applications in the cloud. Use case: Hosting web applications and services with flexible capacity.

  2. AWS Lambda Run code without provisioning servers. Use case: Executing serverless functions in response to events.

  3. Amazon Lightsail Simplified cloud platform for small-scale applications and virtual servers. Use case: Quickly deploying simple applications like blogs or e-commerce sites.

  4. AWS Fargate Serverless compute engine for containers. Use case: Running containers without managing servers in ECS or EKS.

Storage Services

  1. Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service) Scalable object storage for any amount of data. Use case: Storing and retrieving data, such as backups and media files.

  2. Amazon EBS (Elastic Block Store) Block storage volumes for use with EC2. Use case: Providing persistent storage for EC2 instances.

  3. Amazon EFS (Elastic File System) Fully managed file storage that can be accessed from multiple EC2 instances. Use case: Storing shared file data across multiple EC2 instances.

  4. AWS Storage Gateway Hybrid cloud storage service for on-premises applications. Use case: Extending on-premises storage to the cloud for backups and archiving.

  5. Amazon FSx Managed file systems for Lustre and Windows File Server. Use case: Running high-performance file systems for analytics or Windows applications.

  6. AWS DataSync Transfers data between on-premises storage and AWS. Use case: Automating data movement for migrations, archiving, or disaster recovery.

Networking Services

  1. Amazon VPC (Virtual Private Cloud) Isolated network for launching AWS resources. Use case: Creating secure, customizable networks for AWS workloads.

  2. AWS Direct Connect Dedicated network connection from on-premises to AWS. Use case: Reducing latency for hybrid cloud deployments.

  3. AWS Transit Gateway Central hub for connecting VPCs and on-premises networks. Use case: Simplifying multi-VPC architectures in hybrid cloud setups.

  4. Amazon Route 53 Scalable DNS and domain name management. Use case: Routing traffic to global applications hosted in AWS.

  5. AWS Global Accelerator Improves application performance by routing traffic through the AWS global network. Use case: Enhancing performance and availability of global applications.

  6. VPC Endpoints Private connections between VPCs and AWS services. Use case: Securing access to services like S3 from a VPC.

  7. VPC Flow Logs Captures network traffic data for VPCs. Use case: Monitoring and troubleshooting network issues in a VPC.

  8. VPC Route Tables Determines how traffic is directed within a VPC. Use case: Managing network traffic routing for your AWS resources.

Monitoring & Management Services

  1. AWS CloudWatch Monitors AWS resources and applications. Use case: Setting alarms and generating insights on resource utilization.

  2. AWS CloudTrail Tracks user activity and API calls across AWS accounts. Use case: Auditing and monitoring API requests for security compliance.

  3. AWS Config Monitors and assesses AWS resource configurations. Use case: Ensuring compliance with company policies by tracking resource changes.

  4. AWS Cost Explorer Analyzes AWS usage and costs. Use case: Tracking cloud expenses and optimizing costs.

  5. AWS Systems Manager Unified interface to manage AWS resources. Use case: Automating operational tasks like patch management and configuration.

  6. AWS Trusted Advisor Provides best practices and recommendations for AWS environments. Use case: Optimizing AWS usage, security, and performance.

Security & Compliance Services

  1. AWS IAM (Identity and Access Management) Manages access to AWS resources securely. Use case: Defining fine-grained access control for different users and services.

  2. AWS WAF (Web Application Firewall) Protects web applications from common web exploits. Use case: Safeguarding applications from SQL injection and cross-site scripting attacks.

  3. AWS Security Hub Centralized view of security alerts and compliance status. Use case: Continuously monitoring and improving the security posture of AWS environments.

  4. AWS Inspector Automated security assessment service for applications. Use case: Identifying security vulnerabilities in EC2 instances.

  5. AWS Shield Managed DDoS protection service. Use case: Protecting web applications from large-scale DDoS attacks.

Developer Tools

  1. AWS CLI (Command Line Interface) Command-line tool for managing AWS services. Use case: Automating AWS management tasks via scripting.

  2. AWS SDK APIs and libraries to interact with AWS services programmatically. Use case: Building applications that programmatically manage AWS services.

  3. AWS CodePipeline Automates release processes using CI/CD. Use case: Building continuous integration and deployment pipelines for application updates.

  4. AWS CodeBuild Fully managed service for building and testing code. Use case: Compiling and testing applications in a CI/CD workflow.

  5. AWS CodeStar Provides a unified interface for managing software development. Use case: Managing code, building, and deployment through a single platform.

Databases

  1. Amazon Aurora Managed MySQL and PostgreSQL-compatible relational database. Use case: Running highly available and scalable database applications.

  2. Amazon DynamoDB Managed NoSQL database for fast and flexible scalability. Use case: Storing and retrieving large-scale, low-latency data for mobile and gaming applications.

  3. Amazon Neptune Managed graph database for connected datasets. Use case: Running social networking or recommendation engine applications.

  4. Amazon RDS (Relational Database Service) Managed service for relational databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server. Use case: Hosting scalable and reliable relational databases.

Machine Learning Services

  1. Amazon Rekognition Image and video analysis using deep learning. Use case: Detecting faces, objects, and activities in images and videos for security or media applications.

  2. Amazon Polly Text-to-speech service with lifelike speech. Use case: Converting text to voice for accessibility or interactive voice response (IVR) systems.

  3. Amazon Comprehend Natural language processing to extract meaning from text. Use case: Analyzing customer feedback or documents for sentiment analysis.

  4. Amazon Lex Service for building chatbots and voice assistants. Use case: Creating conversational agents for customer service.

  5. Amazon Personalize Machine learning service to deliver personalized recommendations. Use case: Building recommendation systems for e-commerce or streaming platforms.

  6. Amazon Kendra Enterprise search service powered by machine learning. Use case: Searching internal documents for relevant information quickly.

Edge Computing Services

  1. AWS Wavelength Brings AWS services to 5G networks for ultra-low-latency applications. Use case: Delivering low-latency applications in telecom networks.

  2. AWS Outposts Extends AWS infrastructure and services to on-premises data centers. Use case: Running AWS services locally for low-latency hybrid cloud workloads.

  3. Global Edge Locations Content delivery network endpoints used by services like CloudFront to cache content closer to users. Use case: Delivering content faster to users worldwide through edge caching.

Additional Services

  1. AWS Elastic Beanstalk Orchestrates deployment and scaling of web applications and services. Use case: Rapidly deploying web applications without managing infrastructure.

  2. Amazon Textract Extracts text and data from scanned documents. Use case: Automating document processing for financial services and legal firms.

  3. Amazon Transcribe Converts speech to text. Use case: Capturing customer service calls and converting them to searchable text.

  4. Amazon CloudSearch Fully managed search service. Use case: Adding search functionality to websites or applications.

AWS Services Overview

Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2)

  • EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud): Provides scalable compute capacity in the cloud.
    Real-world use: Running virtual servers for web applications or backend processing.

Storage Services

  • Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service): Object storage for any type of data.
    Real-world use: Storing static files, backups, and media content.

  • Amazon S3 Glacier: Low-cost storage for long-term data archival.
    Real-world use: Storing infrequently accessed data for compliance or backups.

  • Amazon EBS (Elastic Block Store): Block storage volumes for EC2 instances.
    Real-world use: Providing persistent storage for databases running on EC2.

  • Amazon EFS (Elastic File System): Fully managed file storage for use with EC2.
    Real-world use: Shared file storage across multiple EC2 instances.

  • Amazon Storage Gateway: Hybrid storage service that integrates on-premises environments with cloud storage.
    Real-world use: Backup on-premises data to S3.

  • Amazon FSx: Fully managed Windows and Lustre file systems.
    Real-world use: High-performance file storage for Windows applications.

  • Amazon DataSync: Data transfer service between on-premises and AWS.
    Real-world use: Accelerating and automating data transfer to the cloud.

Database Services

  • Amazon RDS (Relational Database Service): Managed relational databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle.
    Real-world use: Hosting relational databases without worrying about infrastructure.

  • Amazon Aurora: MySQL and PostgreSQL-compatible relational database, built for the cloud.
    Real-world use: High-performance relational database workloads.

  • Amazon DynamoDB: Fully managed NoSQL database.
    Real-world use: Handling large-scale, low-latency applications like mobile apps.

  • Amazon Neptune: Managed graph database for applications that work with highly connected datasets.
    Real-world use: Social networking applications or recommendation engines.

Networking Services

  • Amazon VPC (Virtual Private Cloud): Isolated cloud resources with customizable network configurations.
    Real-world use: Creating secure networks in the cloud with controlled traffic flow.

  • Amazon Route 53: Scalable DNS and domain name management service.
    Real-world use: Managing domain names and routing global traffic to applications.

  • AWS Direct Connect: Dedicated network connection between on-premises and AWS.
    Real-world use: Reducing network latency for hybrid cloud setups.

  • AWS Transit Gateway: Connects VPCs and on-premises networks through a central hub.
    Real-world use: Simplifying large-scale network architectures.

Security Services

  • AWS IAM (Identity and Access Management): Manages access to AWS resources.
    Real-world use: Defining granular permissions for users and roles to enhance security.

  • AWS CloudTrail: Logs AWS account activities and API calls.
    Real-world use: Tracking changes and audit logging for security compliance.

  • AWS WAF (Web Application Firewall): Protects applications from web exploits.
    Real-world use: Securing web applications against attacks like SQL injection.

  • AWS Security Hub: Provides centralized security compliance and analysis.
    Real-world use: Continuous monitoring for compliance standards like GDPR.

  • AWS Inspector: Automatically assesses applications for vulnerabilities or deviations from security best practices.
    Real-world use: Performing security assessments on EC2 instances.

Application Services

  • AWS Lambda: Serverless compute service that runs code in response to events.
    Real-world use: Running backend code in response to S3 uploads or API Gateway requests.

  • Amazon SNS (Simple Notification Service): Sends notifications and messages between distributed systems.
    Real-world use: Sending alert messages to mobile devices or email.

  • Amazon SQS (Simple Queue Service): Fully managed message queuing service.
    Real-world use: Decoupling microservices and handling background tasks.

Monitoring & Management Services

  • AWS CloudWatch: Monitors AWS resources and applications, providing real-time data and metrics.
    Real-world use: Setting up alarms to automatically scale EC2 instances based on load.

  • AWS CloudFormation: Automates the deployment and management of AWS resources using templates.
    Real-world use: Deploying entire application stacks with infrastructure as code.

  • AWS Config: Tracks changes to AWS resources and checks for compliance with pre-defined configurations.
    Real-world use: Ensuring resources comply with security policies.

Machine Learning & AI Services

  • Amazon Rekognition: Detects objects, faces, and text in images and videos using machine learning.
    Real-world use: Automating content moderation in social media apps.

  • Amazon Comprehend: Analyzes text for sentiment, key phrases, and topics.
    Real-world use: Extracting insights from customer reviews or feedback.

  • Amazon Lex: Creates conversational interfaces using voice and text.
    Real-world use: Building chatbots for customer service.

  • Amazon Polly: Converts text into natural-sounding speech.
    Real-world use: Adding speech synthesis to apps or accessibility solutions.

  • Amazon Personalize: Machine learning service for creating personalized recommendations.
    Real-world use: Building recommendation engines for e-commerce platforms.

Edge & Content Delivery Services

  • Amazon CloudFront: Content delivery network for delivering data, videos, applications, and APIs to users globally with low latency.
    Real-world use: Caching website content closer to users to reduce load times.

  • AWS Global Accelerator: Improves the performance of your global applications by routing traffic through AWS’s global network infrastructure.
    Real-world use: Enhancing application performance and availability globally.

Developer Tools

  • AWS CodePipeline: Automates the release process for continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD).
    Real-world use: Building automated pipelines for deploying code changes.

  • AWS CodeBuild: Fully managed build service that compiles source code, runs tests, and produces deployable artifacts.
    Real-world use: Automating software build processes in a CI/CD pipeline.

  • AWS SDK: Provides a set of tools for building applications that interact with AWS services programmatically.
    Real-world use: Developing applications that automatically manage AWS resources.

Migration Services

  • AWS Migration Hub: Centralized tracking of your application migration to AWS.
    Real-world use: Tracking progress of migrating workloads from on-premises to AWS.

  • AWS App Migration Service: Simplifies and accelerates the migration of applications to AWS.
    Real-world use: Migrating large-scale applications to AWS with minimal disruption.

  • AWS DMS (Database Migration Service): Easily and securely migrate databases to AWS.
    Real-world use: Moving on-premises databases to Amazon RDS or DynamoDB.

Cost Management

  • AWS Cost Explorer: Provides visibility into AWS spending and helps manage costs.
    Real-world use: Tracking and forecasting cloud expenditures to optimize costs.

Miscellaneous

  • Amazon WorkSpaces: Managed, secure cloud desktops for remote users.
    Real-world use: Enabling remote work with virtual desktops hosted in the cloud.

  • AWS Lightsail: Easy-to-use cloud platform for simple applications and websites.
    Real-world use: Quickly deploying small web applications or blogs.