Getting Started with AWS

Amazon Web Services is one of the largest cloud platforms in the world. This guide walks through the core services and how to launch your first project.

Core Services

• EC2: Scalable virtual servers.
• S3: Highly durable object storage.
• RDS: Managed databases.
• IAM: Identity and access management.

First Steps

1. Create an AWS account and enable MFA.
2. Create an IAM user instead of using the root account.
3. Pick a region close to your users.
4. Launch your first t3.micro EC2 instance.
5. Store static assets on S3.

Security Tips

• Never use root access keys.
• Enable CloudTrail for auditing.
• Use Security Groups as a network-level firewall.

Start small, monitor spend with Cost Explorer, and scale gradually.