AWS EC2 Crash Course + Load Balancing with Demos and PDFs

Create and optimize virtual servers in the cloud using EC2. Configure Application, Network, and Gateway Load Balancers.

"Great coverage of some of the more low level elements of the EC2 service without going into overwhelming detail. All you need to get started and up and running with the basic but important fundamentals of EC2" - Daran

"Clear, concise, direct, and professionally prepared." - June


Are you brand new to AWS EC2? Have you found that many of the training resources out there use complex technical jargon that make it difficult to understand the basic concepts? If you need to get a basic understanding of AWS EC2 quickly and clearly, this is the course for you.

I have taught hundreds of thousands of students across a variety of platforms, and I think anyone brand new to AWS EC2 will love this course. Most lectures in this course are 5 - 10 minutes long. This course gives you an understanding of how EC2 works, how it is billed, and how to create your own AWS EC2 instances!

If you need to learn the basics of EC2, this course is the ideal starting point.

You can begin this course now, and in two short hours you will have a strong understanding of EC2. So don't wait - give this course a try now and lean how to manage EC2!

Lessons include:

  • Intro to EC2
  • Understanding VMs, Hosts, and Hypervisors
  • Managed and Unmanaged Servcies, and how EC2 fits in
  • Regions and Availability Zones
  • EC2 Instance Types
  • Multiple lessons demonstrating every step of creating an EC2 instance, including
    • Choosing an AMI
    • Choosing an instance type
    • Configuring network settings
    • Configuring storage volumes
    • Advanced Settings
    • User Data Scripts
    • Key Pairs and Security Groups
  • Managing EC2 instances by resizing, stopping, starting, and terminating
  • A deep dive on EC2 pricing and how you can save money!


Your Instructor


Rick Crisci
Rick Crisci

I am the owner of TrainerTests, and an official certified trainer for VMware and AWS.

I have delivered thousands of hours of official live training to my students, and I love teaching people new skills.

I am the founder of TrainerTests, which provides video training unlike any other company. I believe in using high quality illustrations and animations to simply complex concepts. in my courses you will get the technical depth that you need, with a focus on making sure that you completely understand the underlying concepts.

I have over 200,000 students across a variety of platforms, with multiple top-rated and best selling courses.


Course Curriculum


  EC2 Introduction and Theory
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  Launch an EC2 Instance
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  Manage EC2 Instances
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  EC2 Pricing and Purchasing
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  Load Balancer Deep Dive
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
This is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
If you choose to enroll in our Full Access subscription, you will get access to this, and all of my other courses for the duration of your subscription! If you enroll in this course only, you have unlimited access to this course for one year. As the course is updated, you will get access to all the latest changes and new materials.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

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