AWS Explained
A Practical Cloud Guide for Product Managers
AWS for Product Managers
AWS isn't just for developers. For product managers, understanding AWS enhances collaboration with tech teams and informs strategic decisions. I highly recommend obtaining the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification to build a basic knowledge foundation so that you can communicate more effectively and make informed decisions.
IAM
Identity and Access Management - Your Security Guardian
Main Feature
Securely manage access to AWS services and resources
Key Benefits
- Fine-grained access control
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- Integration with AWS services
EC2
Elastic Compute Cloud - Your Virtual Servers in the Cloud
Main Feature
Scalable compute capacity in the cloud
Key Benefits
- Elastic computing
- Flexible hosting services
- Integrated with most AWS services
ELB & ASG
Elastic Load Balancing & Auto Scaling - Automatic Traffic Management
Main Feature
Distribute incoming application traffic and adjust capacity
Key Benefits
- High availability
- Automatic scaling
- Improved fault tolerance
S3
Simple Storage Service - Your Infinite Cloud Storage
Main Feature
Object storage built to store and retrieve any amount of data
Key Benefits
- Durability and availability
- Secure and compliant
- Flexible management features
Databases
SQL and NoSQL Database Solutions
Main Feature
Managed database services for all your application needs
Key Benefits
- Fully managed services
- High performance and scalability
- Support for various database engines
Developer Tools
CloudFormation, Elastic Beanstalk, CodeCommit, Cloud9, and more
Main Feature
Comprehensive toolkit for developers
Key Benefits
- Streamlined development process
- Integrated CI/CD pipelines
- Infrastructure as Code
Route 53
Domain Name System (DNS) Web Service
Main Feature
Highly available and scalable cloud DNS web service
Key Benefits
- Global content delivery
- Health checks and monitoring
- Traffic flow optimization
Lambda
Serverless compute service for event-driven applications
Main Feature
Run code without provisioning or managing servers
Key Benefits
- Automatic scaling with usage
- Pay only for the compute time you consume
- Seamless integration with other AWS services
SQS
Simple Queue Service - Decoupled and Scalable Microservices
Main Feature
Fully managed message queuing for microservices
Key Benefits
- Decouple application components
- Eliminate administrative overhead
- Seamless integration with AWS services
CloudWatch
Monitoring and Observability Service
Main Feature
Monitor AWS resources and applications in real time
Key Benefits
- Collect and track metrics
- Set alarms and automate responses
- Gain system-wide visibility
VPC
Virtual Private Cloud - Your Isolated Network in the Cloud
Main Feature
Provision a logically isolated section of the AWS Cloud
Key Benefits
- Advanced security features
- Easy customization
- Seamless integration with other AWS services
SageMaker
Machine Learning Platform
Main Feature
Build, train, and deploy machine learning models at scale
Key Benefits
- Integrated development environment
- Automated model tuning
- Elastic inference
Security Hub
Centralized Security Management
Main Feature
Comprehensive view of your security and compliance state
Key Benefits
- Aggregated security alerts
- Automated compliance checks
- Integrated third-party security findings
AWS Well-Architected Framework
The AWS Well-Architected Framework provides a consistent approach for customers and partners to evaluate architectures and implement designs that can scale over time. It's built around six pillars, each representing a crucial aspect of cloud architecture:
Operational Excellence
Your workflow should be smooth and be improved continuously
Cost Optimization
Don't pay more than you need
Performance Efficiency
Use the optimal tools for your use cases
Reliability
Your system should be fault tolerant and always run when it's needed
Security
Protect information, systems, and assets while delivering business value
Sustainability
Love the Earth ❤️