🌟 Day 1: What is AWS?
Today’s goal is to understand what AWS is, in the simplest way possible.
✅ What is AWS?
AWS stands for Amazon Web Services.
It’s a big collection of online tools that help people and companies run websites, apps, and store data — without needing to buy their own computers.
Imagine you want to start a website or app.
Instead of buying a big computer (called a server), setting it up, and taking care of it…
You just “rent” those computers from AWS over the internet. Simple, right?
🧠 Real-Life Example:
Think of AWS like electricity or water.
You don’t build your own power plant at home.
You just use electricity when you need it and pay for what you use.
AWS works the same way — you use computing power, storage, or tools when you need them and pay only for what you use.
🔍 What Can You Do with AWS?
You can:
- Run websites
- Build mobile apps
- Store and share files
- Create games
- Analyze data
- Use AI tools (like chatbots!)
All without needing your own physical computer or server.
🌍 How Big is AWS?
AWS is used by millions of people and big companies like Netflix, NASA, and BMW.
It has data centers all around the world so it can work fast, no matter where you live.
💡 Key Terms (Simple Definitions)
| Term | What it Means |
|---|---|
| Cloud | The internet, where you can store and run things |
| Server | A powerful computer that stores websites or apps |
| Cloud Provider | A company (like AWS) that rents out these servers |
| Pay-as-you-go | Only pay when you use it — like a phone bill |
💻 What Makes AWS Special?
- 🟢 No need to buy any computer hardware
- 🟢 Works from anywhere in the world
- 🟢 Start small, then grow big as you need
- 🟢 Secure and trusted by big companies
- 🟢 Free tier available for learning and testing
🎯 Why Should YOU Learn AWS?
Even if you’re not a tech person (yet):
- It helps you understand how the modern internet works
- It’s great for tech jobs and freelancing
- You can build your own website, app, or business idea
- It’s a top skill in today’s job market
🧪 Simple Task for Today
If you want to try it out:
- Visit aws.amazon.com
- Click “Create an AWS Account” (Free Tier available)
- Explore the website — no need to click too much, just see what’s there!
📝 Summary
- AWS = Amazon’s cloud platform
- You can rent computing power, storage, and tools from it
- It’s used to run websites, apps, games, and more
- You pay only for what you use
- You can start learning it with no experience
🔁 Navigate the Series:
🟢 You are here: Day 1 – Introduction to AWS
➡️ Day 2: Core AWS Services