Master Amazon S3 and enhance your AWS storage expertise! This course provides a deep dive into S3, covering architecture, storage classes, security, pricing, and management. You'll gain hands-on experience with S3 buckets, objects, lifecycle policies, encryption, and cost optimization.
Amazon S3 Deep Dive – Complete AWS Cloud Storage Guide
Amazon S3 Deep Dive – Complete AWS Cloud Storage Guide
Instructor: Packt - Course Instructors
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Intermediate level
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15 hours to complete
3 weeks at 5 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Configure and manage Amazon S3 buckets, objects, and storage classes
Implement security best practices, encryption, and access controls
Optimize S3 costs with pricing models, lifecycle rules, and monitoring tools
Automate S3 management using AWS CLI, CloudFormation, and event-driven workflows
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April 2025
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There are 15 modules in this course
In this module, we will provide an overview of the course, introduce your instructor, and explain what you will learn. You will get a roadmap of the topics covered, the hands-on exercises included, and how this course will equip you with essential Amazon S3 knowledge.
What's included
1 video1 reading
In this module, we will explore the fundamentals of Amazon S3, including its architecture, reliability, and security features. You’ll learn how to organize data using buckets and objects, and discover additional functionalities such as lifecycle policies and event notifications.
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5 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will walk you through setting up your AWS account, navigating the AWS Management Console, and using the AWS CLI to interact with S3. You’ll also follow a step-by-step demonstration on creating and managing your first S3 bucket.
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4 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will explore Amazon S3’s diverse storage classes, from Standard to Glacier Deep Archive. You’ll learn how to choose the right class for different data needs, compare pricing, and see a demo on implementing storage class strategies.
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12 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will break down Amazon S3’s pricing model, covering storage fees, retrieval costs, and data transfer expenses. You’ll learn how to manage costs efficiently and see a hands-on demo of using the AWS Pricing Calculator.
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4 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will dive into the core functionalities of S3 buckets and objects. You’ll learn how to create, organize, and manage data effectively using versioning, lifecycle rules, and metadata tagging, along with hands-on demos.
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20 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will explore security best practices for S3, including access control mechanisms like bucket policies, IAM policies, and ACLs. You’ll also learn how to grant temporary access using presigned URLs and set up cross-account access.
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14 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will focus on securing your data using encryption, replication, and object versioning. You’ll explore how to enable server-side encryption, configure bucket replication, and use MFA Delete for enhanced protection.
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24 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will explore how Amazon CloudFront works with S3 to enhance content delivery. You’ll learn how to configure CloudFront, secure access with OAC, and see a hands-on demo of setting up a distribution.
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3 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will cover how to monitor and analyze S3 activity using AWS tools like Storage Lens, S3 Inventory, and CloudTrail. You’ll also learn how to configure event notifications and track costs using Cost Explorer.
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8 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will explore techniques for optimizing Amazon S3 performance, including parallelization, scaling strategies, and CloudFront integration. You’ll also learn how to speed up uploads using Transfer Acceleration.
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5 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will discuss cost management strategies for S3, including best practices for reducing expenses on versioning, data transfers, and storage classes. You’ll also explore AWS tools for tracking and optimizing costs.
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6 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will walk through hosting a static website on Amazon S3, linking it to a custom domain, and securing it using CloudFront and TLS encryption. You’ll follow step-by-step demos to set up and optimize your website.
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4 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will introduce Amazon S3 Access Points, a powerful tool for managing shared data access. You’ll learn how to set up and configure access points to streamline permissions and improve data security.
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1 video1 assignment
In this module, we will explore automation techniques for Amazon S3 using AWS CloudFormation. You’ll learn how to create, configure, and manage S3 resources efficiently through Infrastructure as Code.
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1 video2 assignments
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