Summary

In this chapter, you have gained a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of cloud computing, including its key characteristics, service models, deployment models, benefits, and cloud economics. This knowledge is crucial because it forms the foundation for your journey into AWS solutions architecture and prepares you for the AWS Certified Solutions Architect exam.

You have learned how cloud computing revolutionizes IT infrastructure management, offering scalability, cost-efficiency, flexibility, accessibility, and security. You have explored the significance of cloud service models and deployment models, helping you make informed decisions about resource allocation and architecture choices.

You have now created and configured an AWS account that can be used for the hands-on labs and demos throughout this guide. You will use this account straight away because, in the next chapter, we will dive into the first building block of AWS infrastructure, the VPC. This critical component will enable you to create isolated network environments in the AWS cloud, setting the stage for designing and architecting scalable and resilient cloud solutions.

You will learn about the Virtual Private Cloud in the next chapter.