Discover AWS compute services for modern workloads

Explore the core AWS compute services by examining Amazon EC2, Amazon ECS, Amazon EKS, and AWS Lambda, comparing their capabilities, deployment models, and practical use cases to understand how each supports different application requirements.

Apply the right compute service to every workload

Discover how to evaluate AWS compute options through real-world scenarios, compare deployment models, and identify the most suitable compute service for a range of cloud application workloads.

You’ll access learning content and practical activities online through Amazon Web Services (AWS), alongside your FutureLearn course experience, giving you direct access to AWS learning as you progress.

Syllabus

Week 1
AWS Compute Services Overview
- AWS Compute Services Overview
  In this activity, you will compare core AWS compute options: Amazon EC2, containers (ECS/EKS), and serverless (AWS Lambda). You will learn how to evaluate their differences to choose the ideal compute service for any workload.

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What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

Differentiate between the three main categories of AWS compute options: Amazon EC2, containers, and serverless.
Select the best compute option for a given workload.

Who is the course for?

This course is ideal for cloud architects, DevOps engineers, operations staff and developers.

Who developed the course?

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

AWS is the world’s most comprehensive cloud, enabling organizations to accelerate innovation, reduce costs, and scale more efficiently.

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Amazon Web Services (AWS) are offering everyone who joins this course a free digital upgrade, so that you can experience the full benefits of studying online for free. This means that you get:

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