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AWS for Solutions Architects - Second Edition

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Product type Book
Published in Apr 2023
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781803238951
Pages 692 pages
Edition 2nd Edition
Languages
Authors (4):
Saurabh Shrivastava Saurabh Shrivastava
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Neelanjali Srivastav Neelanjali Srivastav
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Alberto Artasanchez Alberto Artasanchez
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Imtiaz Sayed Imtiaz Sayed
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Table of Contents (19) Chapters

Preface 1. Understanding AWS Principles and Key Characteristics 2. Understanding the AWS Well-Architected Framework and Getting Certified 3. Leveraging the Cloud for Digital Transformation 4. Networking in AWS 5. Storage in AWS – Choosing the Right Tool for the Job 6. Harnessing the Power of Cloud Computing 7. Selecting the Right Database Service 8. Best Practices for Application Security, Identity, and Compliance 9. Driving Efficiency with CloudOps 10. Big Data and Streaming Data Processing in AWS 11. Data Warehouses, Data Queries, and Visualization in AWS 12. Machine Learning, IoT, and Blockchain in AWS 13. Containers in AWS 14. Microservice Architectures in AWS 15. Data Lake Patterns – Integrating Your Data across the Enterprise 16. Hands-On Guide to Building an App in AWS 17. Other Books You May Enjoy
18. Index

What is IoT?

IoT stands for “Internet of Things,” and it refers to the idea of connecting everyday devices to the internet so that they can share data and be controlled remotely. A simple example of this would be a smart thermostat in your home. A smart thermostat is a device you can control from your phone; it learns your temperature preferences and can even detect when you’re away and adjust the temperature accordingly to save energy.

So, instead of manually adjusting the temperature, you can control it remotely using your phone or voice commands. This is just one example of the many ways that IoT can make our lives more convenient and efficient. Another example is a smart fridge, which can keep track of your groceries and alert you when you’re running low on certain items or even order them for you automatically.

IoT refers to the interconnectedness of everyday physical objects, such as devices, vehicles, and buildings, to the internet through...

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