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Understanding AWS and Cloud Services - a Complete Course
You don't need to be a developer to harness the power of Amazon Web Services. In this series, I break down AWS in plain English — no jargon, no fluff — so entrepreneurs, SMB owners, and business professionals can actually use the cloud to grow their business, cut costs, and stay secure.
Over 6 modules and 30+ episodes, you'll go from setting up your free AWS account to deploying AI-powered automations, managing cloud costs like a CFO, and building a governance framework that scales with you.
What you'll learn:
✅ The AWS services that actually matter for small and mid-size businesses
✅ How to store, compute, and automate without a team of engineers
✅ Security and compliance basics that protect your business
✅ AI tools on AWS (including Amazon Bedrock & generative AI) built for real use cases
✅ How to control spending and avoid surprise cloud bills
Whether you're evaluating cloud migration, building your first product, or just tired of not understanding what your IT team is talking about — this series is for you.
Amazon S3 Explained: The World’s Most Reliable File Cabinet (AWS Storage Deep Dive)
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April 9, 2026

Amazon S3 Explained: The World’s Most Reliable File Cabinet (AWS Storage Deep Dive)

Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service) is the backbone of modern cloud storage—and in this episode, we break down why S3 is often called the world’s most reliable file cabinet. This video is part of Module 2 · Episode 3 in our AWS learning series and is designed for developers, architects, IT leaders, and business owners who want to truly understand where their files live in the cloud and why S3 is trusted by businesses at massive scale. Amazon S3 quietly stores invoices, contracts, images, videos, ...
Amazon EC2 Explained (Beginner Friendly) | Rent a Cloud Server for ~$5/Month 🚀
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April 8, 2026

Amazon EC2 Explained (Beginner Friendly) | Rent a Cloud Server for ~$5/Month 🚀

Thinking about running your own server in the cloud without breaking the bank? ☁️💻 In this video, we break down Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) in a simple, beginner‑friendly way and show how you can rent a virtual computer in the cloud for as little as ~$5 per month. This presentation is perfect if you’re: New to AWS and cloud computing A developer, student, or startup founder Looking for a low‑cost Linux or Windows cloud server Curious how EC2 actually works in real life 🔍 What You’ll Learn...
Navigating the AWS Console: A Business Owner’s Tour (Stop Feeling Overwhelmed)
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April 8, 2026

Navigating the AWS Console: A Business Owner’s Tour (Stop Feeling Overwhelmed)

If you’ve ever opened the AWS Management Console and immediately felt lost, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start—this video is for you. In this episode, Navigating the AWS Console: A Business Owner’s Tour, we break down the AWS Console in plain English, with a focus on confidence, orientation, and practical understanding—not memorizing 200+ services. This is Module 1 · Episode 4 of our AWS series, designed specifically for business owners, founders, and SMB leaders who want to understand AWS we...
AWS Account Setup for Beginners: Free Tier Explained + Avoid Surprise Bills, M1:Ep 3
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April 7, 2026

AWS Account Setup for Beginners: Free Tier Explained + Avoid Surprise Bills, M1:Ep 3

Ready to start with AWS but worried about surprise charges or account security? In this step-by-step tutorial (Module 1 · Episode 3), you’ll set up an AWS Free Tier account in about 15 minutes, then immediately lock it down with billing alerts, a non-root IAM user, and MFA—so you can explore the cloud confidently and safely. What you’ll accomplish in this episode By the end, you’ll have: A live AWS account created and activated A billing alert / budget that notifies you the moment any charge app...
AWS vs Azure vs Google Cloud: Which Cloud Platform Should You Choose? M1:E2
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April 7, 2026

AWS vs Azure vs Google Cloud: Which Cloud Platform Should You Choose? M1:E2

Choosing the right cloud platform can define the success of your applications, infrastructure, and long‑term IT strategy. In this video, we break down AWS vs Microsoft Azure vs Google Cloud Platform (GCP) in a clear, practical, and unbiased comparison. This presentation is designed for developers, cloud architects, IT leaders, and decision‑makers who want a deeper understanding of how the top cloud providers compare across real‑world use cases. 🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Video ✅ Core difference...
Understanding AWS (Module 1 • Episode 1): What Is the Cloud? (Plain-English for Business Owners)
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April 6, 2026

Understanding AWS (Module 1 • Episode 1): What Is the Cloud? (Plain-English for Business Owners)

In this first episode of Understanding AWS (Module 1), you’ll get a clear, jargon-free explanation of what “the cloud” actually means—and why it matters for real businesses. If you’ve heard “cloud” a hundred times but never gotten a straight answer, this episode is for you. We’ll break cloud computing down in plain business English, explain the 3 cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) with simple analogies, and compare on‑prem servers vs. cloud so you can make smarter technology decisions—witho...