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AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

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S01E01Transcript

Getting Started

Welcome to the AWS CCP PrepCast & Why It Matters

Welcome to the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CCP) PrepCast! In this episode, we'll lay the groundwork for your certification journey by explaining the value of the AWS CCP and what you can expect from the exam.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Getting Started

Why Get AWS Certified? The Value of AWS CCP for Your Career

In this episode, we explore why earning the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CCP) credential is an invaluable asset to your career. Cloud computing continues to be a high-demand skill, and AWS is at the forefront of this revolution.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Getting Started

Inside the Exam: Domains, Scoring & Question Types

In this episode, we take you inside the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CCP) exam to give you a clear understanding of the structure, scoring, and question types.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Getting Started

How to Study for AWS CCP (Commute-Friendly Study Hacks)

In this episode, we share practical study strategies that will help you efficiently prepare for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam. Whether you’re balancing work, school, or other commitments, we’ve got you covered with study hacks designed to fit into your busy life.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Getting Started

Test-Taking Strategies & Common Pitfalls to Avoid

In this episode, we dive into essential test-taking strategies and common pitfalls to avoid when sitting for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam. Knowing how to approach the exam is just as important as knowing the material.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Getting Started

Key AWS Concepts for Beginners (Cloud, Regions, Global Infrastructure)

In this episode, we explore the key concepts in AWS that every beginner must understand. We’ll break down essential AWS Cloud principles, including cloud computing fundamentals, the global AWS infrastructure, and core services such as compute, storage, and networking.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Getting Started

Your AWS Journey Beyond CCP

In this episode, we explore what comes after earning your AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CCP) certification. While the CCP certification lays the foundation for your cloud expertise, the journey doesn’t stop there.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 1 · Cloud Concepts

What is Cloud Computing? (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)

In this episode, we break down the fundamental concept of cloud computing and explain the three main service models: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS).…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 1 · Cloud Concepts

AWS Cloud Value Proposition

In this episode, we focus on the value proposition of AWS Cloud, exploring why businesses and individuals choose AWS over other cloud providers. We’ll explain how AWS provides scalable, cost-effective, and flexible solutions that can grow with your business.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 1 · Cloud Concepts

High Availability & Fault Tolerance

In this episode, we explore the important concepts of high availability and fault tolerance within AWS Cloud, using the analogy of a utility grid to make these concepts easier to understand.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 1 · Cloud Concepts

Elasticity & Agility

In this episode, we dive into the concepts of elasticity and agility in AWS Cloud, breaking them down with relatable analogies to help you fully grasp these fundamental principles.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 1 · Cloud Concepts

Well-Architected Framework Overview

In this episode, we introduce the AWS Well-Architected Framework, a set of best practices for building and maintaining secure, high-performing, resilient, and cost-efficient systems in the cloud.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 1 · Cloud Concepts

Well-Architected Pillar: Operational Excellence

In this episode, we dive deep into the first pillar of the AWS Well-Architected Framework: operational excellence. Operational excellence focuses on the ability to run and monitor systems effectively, and to continuously improve processes and procedures over time.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 1 · Cloud Concepts

Well-Architected Pillar: Security

In this episode, we dive into the second pillar of the AWS Well-Architected Framework: security. Security is a critical aspect of any cloud architecture, and AWS provides a wide range of tools and services to help you secure your data and applications.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 1 · Cloud Concepts

Well-Architected Pillar: Reliability

In this episode, we explore the third pillar of the AWS Well-Architected Framework: reliability. Reliability is the ability of your systems to recover from failures and meet customer expectations despite disruptions.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 1 · Cloud Concepts

Well-Architected Pillar: Performance Efficiency

In this episode, we dive into the fourth pillar of the AWS Well-Architected Framework: performance efficiency. This pillar focuses on the ability to use cloud resources effectively to meet system requirements and how to improve over time as technology and business needs evolve.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 1 · Cloud Concepts

Well-Architected Pillar: Cost Optimization

In this episode, we explore the final pillar of the AWS Well-Architected Framework: cost optimization.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 1 · Cloud Concepts

Well-Architected Pillar: Sustainability

In this episode, we explore the fifth and final pillar of the AWS Well-Architected Framework: sustainability. As businesses and organizations increasingly turn to cloud solutions, sustainability has become a critical consideration.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 1 · Cloud Concepts

AWS Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) & Migration Strategies

In this episode, we introduce the AWS Cloud Adoption Framework (AWS CAF), a comprehensive framework that helps organizations navigate their cloud adoption journey.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 1 · Cloud Concepts

Cloud Economics & Business Value

In this episode, we focus on cloud economics and the value AWS can provide to businesses in terms of cost savings and operational efficiency.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 1 · Cloud Concepts

Rightsizing, BYOL, and Automation in Cloud Adoption

In this episode, we dive into the concepts of rightsizing, Bring Your Own License (BYOL), and automation in the context of cloud adoption.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 1 · Cloud Concepts

Domain 1 Wrap-Up: Key Takeaways

In this episode, we conclude our exploration of Domain 1: Cloud Concepts by summarizing the key takeaways that are essential for your AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 1 · Cloud Concepts

Domain 1 Audio Quiz: Practice Questions

In this episode, we put your knowledge of Domain 1 to the test with a series of practice questions based on the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 1 · Cloud Concepts

Domain 1 Audio Quiz: Scenario Walkthroughs

In this episode, we dive into scenario-based questions related to Domain 1: Cloud Concepts. Scenario-based questions are a key part of the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam, testing your ability to apply your knowledge to real-world situations.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 2 · Security and Compliance

The AWS Shared Responsibility Model

In this episode, we explore one of the most important concepts for both the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam and your overall AWS Cloud journey: the shared responsibility model.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 2 · Security and Compliance

Root User & MFA Protection

In this episode, we focus on one of the most critical aspects of AWS security: protecting the root user account and implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 2 · Security and Compliance

Principle of Least Privilege

In this episode, we explore the principle of least privilege (PoLP), a key concept in AWS identity and access management (IAM). The principle of least privilege dictates that users and services should be granted the minimum level of access necessary to perform their tasks.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 2 · Security and Compliance

IAM Basics: Users & Groups

In this episode, we introduce you to the basics of AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), focusing on users and groups.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 2 · Security and Compliance

IAM Roles & Policies

In this episode, we dive deeper into IAM roles and policies, essential elements for managing access to AWS resources. IAM roles allow you to delegate permissions to AWS services or users, enabling secure interactions between resources.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 2 · Security and Compliance

IAM Identity Center (AWS SSO)

In this episode, we explore the IAM Identity Center (formerly AWS Single Sign-On, or AWS SSO), a service that simplifies managing access to multiple AWS accounts and applications.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 2 · Security and Compliance

Temporary Credentials & Federation

In this episode, we dive into the concept of temporary credentials and federation within AWS, two key features for enabling secure and flexible access to resources.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 2 · Security and Compliance

Password Policies & Secrets Manager

In this episode, we explore password policies and how AWS Secrets Manager helps you securely manage sensitive information like API keys, database credentials, and other secrets.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 2 · Security and Compliance

Logging with CloudTrail

In this episode, we focus on AWS CloudTrail, a key service for monitoring and auditing activity within your AWS environment. CloudTrail records API calls made on your account, providing an audit trail of changes to your AWS resources.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 2 · Security and Compliance

Monitoring with CloudWatch

In this episode, we dive deep into Amazon CloudWatch, AWS’s monitoring and observability service that helps you gain insights into your AWS resources and applications.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 2 · Security and Compliance

Auditing with AWS Config

In this episode, we focus on AWS Config, a powerful service that helps you track and audit changes to your AWS resources.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 2 · Security and Compliance

Trusted Advisor Security Checks

In this episode, we dive into AWS Trusted Advisor, an AWS service designed to help you optimize your AWS infrastructure, improve security, and reduce costs.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 2 · Security and Compliance

Security Hub Overview

In this episode, we introduce AWS Security Hub, a comprehensive security management service that aggregates, organizes, and prioritizes security alerts from across your AWS environment.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 2 · Security and Compliance

GuardDuty

In this episode, we delve into AWS GuardDuty, a powerful threat detection service that continuously monitors for malicious activity and unauthorized behavior within your AWS environment.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 2 · Security and Compliance

Inspector (Vulnerability Scanning)

In this episode, we explore AWS Inspector, a service designed to help you identify vulnerabilities and assess the security of your EC2 instances and containerized applications.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 2 · Security and Compliance

WAF & Shield (DDoS & Firewall)

In this episode, we focus on AWS WAF (Web Application Firewall) and AWS Shield, two essential services that protect your applications from security threats, including DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 2 · Security and Compliance

Encryption in AWS (KMS, ACM, Macie)

In this episode, we cover encryption in AWS, focusing on key services like AWS Key Management Service (KMS), AWS Certificate Manager (ACM), and AWS Macie.…

August 30, 2025
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Domain 2 · Security and Compliance

Compliance Frameworks & AWS Artifact

In this episode, we explore the importance of compliance frameworks in AWS and how AWS Artifact helps you maintain compliance with various industry standards and regulations.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 2 · Security and Compliance

Governance & Security Best Practices

In this episode, we discuss governance and security best practices that will help you maintain a secure, compliant, and efficient AWS environment. Governance in AWS involves setting policies, processes, and controls that ensure the proper use of resources while mitigating risks.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 2 · Security and Compliance

Domain 2 Wrap-Up: Key Takeaways

In this episode, we wrap up Domain 2: Security and Compliance, summarizing the key concepts you need to master for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 2 · Security and Compliance

Domain 2 Audio Quiz: Practice Questions

In this episode, we put your knowledge of Domain 2: Security and Compliance to the test with practice questions based on the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 2 · Security and Compliance

Domain 2 Audio Quiz: Scenario Walkthroughs

In this episode, we dive into scenario-based questions for Domain 2: Security and Compliance. Scenario-based questions require you to apply your knowledge of security best practices, compliance regulations, and AWS security services to real-world situations.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 3 · Cloud Technology and Services

Accessing AWS: Console, CLI, SDKs, CloudShell

In this episode, we explore the different ways to access and interact with your AWS environment, including the AWS Management Console, Command Line Interface (CLI), Software Development Kits (SDKs), and AWS CloudShell.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 3 · Cloud Technology and Services

Infrastructure as Code: CloudFormation & CDK Basics

In this episode, we introduce Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and explore two key AWS tools for managing infrastructure in a repeatable and automated way: AWS CloudFormation and the AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK).…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 3 · Cloud Technology and Services

Deployment Models: Cloud, Hybrid, On-Premises

In this episode, we explore the various deployment models available when building and managing applications in AWS: cloud-only, hybrid, and on-premises.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 3 · Cloud Technology and Services

Connectivity Options: VPN, Direct Connect, Internet

In this episode, we examine the various connectivity options available for linking your on-premises environments with AWS, focusing on AWS VPN, AWS Direct Connect, and internet-based connections.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 3 · Cloud Technology and Services

Regions & Availability Zones

In this episode, we focus on the AWS global infrastructure, specifically AWS Regions and Availability Zones (AZs), which are the foundation for the scalability, reliability, and resilience of AWS services.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 3 · Cloud Technology and Services

Edge Locations & CloudFront Basics

In this episode, we dive into AWS Edge Locations and Amazon CloudFront, AWS’s Content Delivery Network (CDN) service. Edge Locations are physical locations where AWS caches copies of your content closer to end-users to improve latency and reduce the load on your origin servers.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 3 · Cloud Technology and Services

AWS Local Zones & Wavelength Zones

In this episode, we introduce you to AWS Local Zones and AWS Wavelength, two services designed to extend AWS infrastructure closer to end-users and applications that require ultra-low latency.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 3 · Cloud Technology and Services

Designing for High Availability

In this episode, we focus on the essential concept of designing for high availability (HA) within AWS Cloud. High availability ensures that your applications remain operational and accessible to users even in the event of failures or disruptions.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 3 · Cloud Technology and Services

EC2 Basics (Virtual Servers)

In this episode, we introduce Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud), AWS’s core service for provisioning and managing virtual servers.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 3 · Cloud Technology and Services

EC2 Instance Families (General, Compute, Memory, Storage Optimized)

In this episode, we explore the various EC2 instance families that AWS offers to meet the needs of different workloads. EC2 instance families are grouped based on specific use cases such as compute-optimized, memory-optimized, storage-optimized, and general-purpose instances.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 3 · Cloud Technology and Services

EC2 Purchasing Options (On-Demand, Reserved, Spot, Savings Plans)

In this episode, we cover the different EC2 purchasing options available to help you optimize costs and flexibility when using AWS. EC2 offers four main purchasing models: On-Demand Instances, Reserved Instances, Spot Instances, and Savings Plans.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 3 · Cloud Technology and Services

AMIs, EBS, and Instance Store

In this episode, we dive into three critical components of Amazon EC2: Amazon Machine Images (AMIs), Elastic Block Store (EBS), and Instance Store.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 3 · Cloud Technology and Services

Elastic Load Balancing

In this episode, we explore AWS Elastic Load Balancing (ELB), a service that automatically distributes incoming application traffic across multiple targets, such as EC2 instances, containers, or IP addresses.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 3 · Cloud Technology and Services

Auto Scaling

In this episode, we dive into Auto Scaling, a key service in AWS that allows you to automatically scale your resources up or down based on demand.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 3 · Cloud Technology and Services

AWS Lightsail

In this episode, we introduce AWS Lightsail, a simplified cloud computing service designed for developers, small businesses, and startups looking to launch applications quickly and easily.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 3 · Cloud Technology and Services

AWS Elastic Beanstalk

In this episode, we dive into AWS Elastic Beanstalk, a fully managed service for deploying and running web applications and services.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 3 · Cloud Technology and Services

Serverless Computing Overview

In this episode, we introduce the concept of serverless computing in AWS, focusing on how AWS services like AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB allow you to run applications without provisioning or managing servers.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 3 · Cloud Technology and Services

AWS Lambda

In this episode, we take a deep dive into AWS Lambda, one of the most popular serverless compute services offered by AWS. AWS Lambda allows you to run code in response to events, such as changes to data in Amazon S3, DynamoDB updates, or HTTP requests via API Gateway.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 3 · Cloud Technology and Services

AWS Fargate

In this episode, we explore AWS Fargate, a serverless compute engine for containers that allows you to run Docker containers without managing the underlying EC2 instances.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 3 · Cloud Technology and Services

Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS)

In this episode, we dive into Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS), AWS’s highly scalable, fast, and secure container management service. ECS makes it easy to run, stop, and manage Docker containers on a cluster of EC2 instances.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 3 · Cloud Technology and Services

Amazon EKS

In this episode, we explore Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), a fully managed service that makes it easy to run Kubernetes on AWS without needing to install or manage your own Kubernetes control plane.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 3 · Cloud Technology and Services

Amazon ECR

In this episode, we focus on Amazon Elastic Container Registry (ECR), a fully managed container registry service that makes it easy to store, manage, and deploy Docker container images.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 3 · Cloud Technology and Services

Intro to AWS Databases

In this episode, we provide an introduction to the various AWS database services available, helping you understand the different types of databases and their use cases.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 3 · Cloud Technology and Services

Relational Databases with RDS

In this episode, we dive deep into Amazon RDS (Relational Database Service), AWS’s fully managed relational database service. Amazon RDS supports multiple database engines, including MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Oracle, and Microsoft SQL Server.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 3 · Cloud Technology and Services

Amazon Aurora

In this episode, we explore Amazon Aurora, a relational database engine that is compatible with MySQL and PostgreSQL but designed for the cloud with high performance, scalability, and availability.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 3 · Cloud Technology and Services

DynamoDB

In this episode, we focus on Amazon DynamoDB, a fully managed, serverless NoSQL database service designed for high-availability and low-latency performance.…

Transcript availableAugust 30, 2025
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Domain 3 · Cloud Technology and Services

ElastiCache

In this episode, we dive into Amazon ElastiCache, a fully managed, in-memory data store service designed to accelerate application performance by caching frequently accessed data.…

Transcript availableAugust 31, 2025
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Domain 3 · Cloud Technology and Services

Amazon Neptune

In this episode, we explore Amazon Neptune, AWS’s fully managed graph database service designed for building and running applications that work with highly connected datasets.…

Transcript availableAugust 31, 2025
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Domain 3 · Cloud Technology and Services

Database Migration Service

In this episode, we focus on AWS Database Migration Service (DMS), which simplifies the process of migrating databases to AWS with minimal downtime.…

Transcript availableAugust 31, 2025
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Domain 3 · Cloud Technology and Services

VPC Basics (Subnets, Route Tables, Gateways)

In this episode, we explore the basics of Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), which is the foundational service for building a secure, isolated network environment within AWS.…

Transcript availableAugust 31, 2025
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Domain 3 · Cloud Technology and Services

Security Groups vs. NACLs

In this episode, we dive into the differences between Security Groups and Network Access Control Lists (NACLs), two key AWS features used to control access to your resources in a VPC.…

Transcript availableAugust 31, 2025
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Domain 3 · Cloud Technology and Services

Amazon Route 53

In this episode, we dive into Amazon Route 53, AWS’s scalable Domain Name System (DNS) service, which is used for routing end-user requests to applications hosted on AWS.…

Transcript availableAugust 31, 2025
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Domain 3 · Cloud Technology and Services

CloudFront & Global Accelerator

In this episode, we explore two powerful AWS services for improving the performance and availability of your global applications: Amazon CloudFront and AWS Global Accelerator.…

Transcript availableAugust 31, 2025
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Domain 3 · Cloud Technology and Services

Direct Connect & VPN

In this episode, we explore two key networking services in AWS: AWS Direct Connect and VPN (Virtual Private Network).…

August 31, 2025
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Domain 3 · Cloud Technology and Services

S3 Basics

In this episode, we introduce Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service), AWS’s object storage service designed to store and retrieve any amount of data, from anywhere on the web.…

August 31, 2025
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Domain 3 · Cloud Technology and Services

S3 Storage Classes

In this episode, we dive deeper into Amazon S3’s various storage classes, which provide different cost and performance options for storing data in the cloud. Amazon S3 offers several storage classes to help you optimize costs based on your data access patterns.…

Transcript availableAugust 31, 2025
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Domain 3 · Cloud Technology and Services

Lifecycle Policies & Versioning

In this episode, we focus on Amazon S3’s lifecycle policies and versioning, two powerful features that help you manage your data over time.…

Transcript availableAugust 31, 2025
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Domain 3 · Cloud Technology and Services

EBS vs. Instance Store

In this episode, we compare Amazon EBS (Elastic Block Store) and Instance Store, two types of storage options available for EC2 instances. EBS provides persistent block-level storage that is independent of your EC2 instance.…

Transcript availableAugust 31, 2025
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Domain 3 · Cloud Technology and Services

EFS & FSx

In this episode, we explore Amazon EFS (Elastic File System) and Amazon FSx, two fully managed file storage services provided by AWS that are designed for different use cases.…

Transcript availableAugust 31, 2025
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Domain 3 · Cloud Technology and Services

Storage Gateway

In this episode, we explore AWS Storage Gateway, a hybrid cloud storage service that enables you to seamlessly connect on-premises environments with AWS Cloud storage.…

Transcript availableAugust 31, 2025
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Domain 3 · Cloud Technology and Services

Backup & Glacier

In this episode, we discuss AWS Backup and Amazon Glacier, two critical services for ensuring the durability, security, and long-term retention of your data in the cloud.…

Transcript availableAugust 31, 2025
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Domain 3 · Cloud Technology and Services

Athena & Glue

In this episode, we focus on Amazon Athena and AWS Glue, two powerful services for querying and processing data in the cloud. Amazon Athena is an interactive query service that allows you to analyze large datasets stored in Amazon S3 using standard SQL queries.…

Transcript availableAugust 31, 2025
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Domain 3 · Cloud Technology and Services

Amazon Kinesis

In this episode, we introduce Amazon Kinesis, a suite of services that enables you to easily collect, process, and analyze real-time streaming data at massive scale.…

Transcript availableAugust 31, 2025
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Domain 3 · Cloud Technology and Services

Amazon QuickSight

In this episode, we explore Amazon QuickSight, a fast, cloud-powered business intelligence (BI) service that makes it easy to create and publish interactive dashboards and reports.…

Transcript availableAugust 31, 2025
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Domain 3 · Cloud Technology and Services

SageMaker Overview

In this episode, we introduce Amazon SageMaker, AWS’s fully managed service that provides tools for building, training, and deploying machine learning (ML) models.…

Transcript availableAugust 31, 2025
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Domain 3 · Cloud Technology and Services

AI Services: Lex & Polly

In this episode, we explore two powerful AWS AI services: Amazon Lex and Amazon Polly.…

Transcript availableAugust 31, 2025
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Domain 3 · Cloud Technology and Services

AI Services: Rekognition & Comprehend

In this episode, we explore two additional AI services from AWS: Amazon Rekognition and Amazon Comprehend. Amazon Rekognition is a powerful service for analyzing images and videos using machine learning.…

Transcript availableAugust 31, 2025
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Domain 3 · Cloud Technology and Services

AI Services: Translate & Transcribe

In this episode, we explore two AWS AI services designed to help you break language barriers and convert speech into text: Amazon Translate and Amazon Transcribe.…

Transcript availableAugust 31, 2025
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Domain 3 · Cloud Technology and Services

Domain 3 Wrap-Up: Key Takeaways

In this episode, we wrap up Domain 3: Cloud Technology and Services, summarizing the key concepts and topics that you need to understand for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam.…

Transcript availableAugust 31, 2025
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Domain 3 · Cloud Technology and Services

Domain 3 Audio Quiz: Practice Questions

In this episode, we put your knowledge of Domain 3 to the test with practice questions based on the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam. These questions will cover the key AWS services and concepts discussed in Domain 3, including EC2, S3, RDS, and networking.…

Transcript availableAugust 31, 2025
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Domain 3 · Cloud Technology and Services

Domain 3 Audio Quiz: Scenario Walkthroughs

In this episode, we provide scenario-based questions related to Domain 3: Cloud Technology and Services.…

Transcript availableAugust 31, 2025
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Domain 4 · Billing, Pricing and Support

AWS Pricing Models Overview

In this episode, we explore the different pricing models available for AWS services, helping you understand how to optimize costs while using AWS resources.…

Transcript availableAugust 31, 2025
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Domain 4 · Billing, Pricing and Support

On-Demand vs. Reserved vs. Spot Instances

In this episode, we provide a detailed comparison of On-Demand, Reserved, and Spot Instances, helping you decide which option is best for your AWS workloads.…

Transcript availableAugust 31, 2025
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Domain 4 · Billing, Pricing and Support

Savings Plans & Dedicated Hosts

In this episode, we dive into two important cost optimization strategies within AWS: Savings Plans and Dedicated Hosts.…

Transcript availableAugust 31, 2025
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Domain 4 · Billing, Pricing and Support

Data Transfer Pricing (Hidden Costs)

In this episode, we explore one of the often-overlooked aspects of AWS pricing: data transfer costs. AWS charges for data transferred between different AWS services, regions, and out to the internet, and these costs can quickly add up if not carefully managed.…

Transcript availableAugust 31, 2025
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Domain 4 · Billing, Pricing and Support

AWS Pricing Calculator (Conceptual, Audio-Friendly)

In this episode, we introduce the AWS Pricing Calculator, a powerful tool for estimating the costs of AWS services based on your specific usage patterns.…

Transcript availableAugust 31, 2025
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Domain 4 · Billing, Pricing and Support

AWS Budgets & Cost Explorer

In this episode, we cover AWS Budgets and AWS Cost Explorer, two essential tools for monitoring, managing, and optimizing your AWS costs.…

Transcript availableAugust 31, 2025
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Domain 4 · Billing, Pricing and Support

AWS Organizations & Consolidated Billing

In this episode, we explore AWS Organizations and Consolidated Billing, two services that help you manage multiple AWS accounts and optimize costs across your organization.…

Transcript availableAugust 31, 2025
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Domain 4 · Billing, Pricing and Support

AWS Support Plans (Basic → Enterprise)

In this episode, we explore AWS Support Plans, which provide varying levels of assistance and resources to help you manage and troubleshoot your AWS environment. AWS offers four support plans: Basic, Developer, Business, and Enterprise.…

Transcript availableAugust 31, 2025
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Domain 4 · Billing, Pricing and Support

Domain 4 Wrap-Up: Key Takeaways

In this final episode of Domain 4, we wrap up the key concepts and takeaways from the Billing, Pricing, and Support domain of the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam.…

Transcript availableAugust 31, 2025

A Practical Study Routine

Listen, read, and review in the order that works for you.

01

Listen

Use the free audio course during a commute, walk, workout, or focused study session.

02

Read

Use the study guide to organize the material, annotate key ideas, and build a reference you can return to.

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Review

Use the flashcards book to practice active recall and quickly revisit weak areas.