This friendly, fast-paced guide is perfect for anyone puzzled by the cloud! Learn the fundamentals of Amazon Web Services, and be ready to ace your AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam.

In AWS for Non-engineers you will learn:

• How cloud computing and AWS are different from legacy systems
• Prepare for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam
• When cloud computing is the right option for your organization
• Core AWS services including storage services, database services, and security services
• How billing and pricing work on AWS, and how to pick for your budget
• Security and compliance concepts for building in AWS

AWS for Non-engineers is written for anyone just starting with Amazon Web Services or cloud computing in general. Its written by Hiroko Nishimura, and is based on her acclaimed video course that has been taken by over 250,000 learners. In this reader-friendly book, youll learn how to talk about cloud concepts with engineers, what the cloud could do for your business, and how to start using AWSs amazing services for your own IT tasks. When youre finished, youll be comfortable with the basics of cloud computing on AWS and youll be prepared to take the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam!

about the technologyModern IT systems run in the cloud. Whether youre in customer service, marketing, or a technical role, cloud technologies like Amazon Web Services (AWS) have become as important to your job as spreadsheets, CRMs, and databases. Knowing AWS fundamentals will help you speak the language of developers and software engineers, and eventually create your own products, services, and projects.