Week 1 Worklog

Week 1 Objectives:

  • Create an AWS account and get started with essential AWS services.
  • Connect and get acquainted with members of First Cloud Journey.
  • Familiarize with AWS-FirstCloudJourney – Module 1.
  • Gain foundational knowledge about cloud computing, AWS global infrastructure, and service management tools.

Tasks to be carried out this week:

DayTaskStart DateCompletion DateReference Material
1- Create an AWS Free Tier account and redeem 200$ credit.
- Practice with 5 basic AWS services:
+ EC2
+ Bedrock
+ Lambda
+ Budget
+ Aurora & RDS		09/09/202509/09/2025AWS-Free-Tier
2-3- Study AWS-FirstCloudJourney – Module 1 on YouTube:
+ 01-01: What is Cloud Computing?
+ 01-02: What makes AWS different?
+ 01-03: How to start the cloud journey?
+ 01-04: AWS Global Infrastructure
+ 01-05: AWS Service Management Tools
+ 01-06: Cost Optimization & AWS Support
+ 01-07: Hands-on & Additional Research		09/10/202509/11/2025AWS Study Group
4- Practice AWS Labs:
  + Lab 01: Create AWS Account, User Group, and Admin User
  + Lab 07: Create Budgets (Cost Budget & Usage Budget)
  + Lab 09: Explore Support Packages and Learn How to Use Them		09/12/202509/12/2025AWS Study Group
5- Hands-on practice:
+ Launch an EC2 instance
+ Create a simple Lambda function
+ Configure AWS Budget
+ Deploy a basic RDS (Aurora) instance		08/15/202508/15/2025AWS Docs

Week 1 Achievements:

  • Successfully created an AWS account and received 100$ credit.
  • Practiced with key AWS services: EC2, Bedrock, Lambda, Budget, Aurora/RDS.
  • Completed Module 1 of AWS Study Group on YouTube.
  • Gained a solid understanding of:
    • Cloud Computing concepts
    • AWS differentiators
    • AWS Global Infrastructure
    • Service Management Tools
    • Cost Optimization practices
  • Built a strong foundation to continue with the next modules.