Getting Started Resource Center

From core concepts to beginner tutorials, find the information you need to start building on AWS

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Welcome to AWS

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Jeff Barr, Chief Evangelist for Amazon Web Services

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10-Minute Tutorials

Get started with a simple tutorial to get hands-on with an AWS product.
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1. Launch a Linux Virtual Machine
2. Launch a WordPress Website
3. Register a Domain Name
4. Store and Retrieve a File
5. Store Multiple Files
6. Launch a Web Application
7. Deploy Docker Containers
8. Launch a Windows Virtual Machine
9. Create and Connect to a MySQL DB
10. Create and Query a NoSQL Table
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Free Digital Training

Want to learn AWS fundamentals or deepen your expertise? Explore our free digital training to learn AWS Cloud skills your way, anytime, anywhere.
1. AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials
2. AWS Machine Learning Services Overview
3. AWS Shared Responsibility Model
4. AWS Compute Services Overview
5. Introduction to Amazon EC2
6. Authentication and Authorization with AWS IAM
7. AWS Database Services Overview
8. AWS Analytics Services Overview
9. AWS Application Services Overview
10. AWS Developer Tools Services Overview
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Overview of AWS

Read about the advantages of cloud computing and review AWS fundamentals.
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AWS Glossary

New to AWS? Head over to the AWS Glossary to find definitions for key terms and concepts.
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AWS Well Architected Framework

Review cloud-based design principles and best practices for your architecture.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Visit the Knowledge Center to find answers to frequently asked questions about AWS services.
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Listen & Learn: AWS Podcast

Tune in to Simon Elisha & Jeff Barr discussing various aspects of AWS.
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Learn with Others: AWS User Groups

Join a growing community of AWS users all over the world to share ideas and learn.
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