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Week 1 Worklog

Week 1 Objectives:

Know, get target, connect with advisor team and other people on OJT in FCJ
Understand basic of AWS services and kick - off for start learning in FCJ
Understand how to use console and CLI.
Configure basic services in AWS Management Console.
Setup AWS account, free tier credit, budget for cost management
Understand AWS global infrastructure, AWS management tools (Console, CLI, SDK)
Understand AWS cost management, optimization, AWS Support packages, AWS Well-Architected Framework
Understand networking, VPC, VPN, DirectConnect, LoadBalancer and practical with VPC

Tasks to be carried out this week:

Day	Task	Start Date	Completion Date	Reference Material
1	- Meeting, connect with advisor team and other people in AWS_OJT_FALL_25 - Take note about policies and rules of internship program - How to do tasks and complete all assignments	09/06/2025	09/06/2025
2	- Learn about AWS Services and support for OJT + How to create new account and get free tier credit + Create a monthly budget for bills, a critical step in managing AWS service costs + Module 1 - 1: - Cloud Computing: definition, benefits, and how to get started - Learn about AWS infrastructure: Data center, Availability Zone, Region, Edge Locations - AWS services management tools: AWS Management Console, AWS CLI (Command Line Interface), AWS SDK (Software Development Kit)	09/08/2025	09/08/2025	https://000007.awsstudygroup.com/0-createtemplate/
3	- AWS Service: + Module 1 - 1: - Optimize cost usage on AWS: avoid unnecessary costs - Working with AWS Support and type of each package + Basic + Developer + Business + Enterprise - Practical tasks: - AWS Account - Install MFA for root & IAM accounts - Budget Management Overview - Create Budget by Template - Create Usage Budget - Create a Reservation Instance (RI) Budget - Create a Savings Plans Budget - Managing AWS Support Package & Request + Additional Research: - AWS Well-Architected Framework + Self-study and answer - The concepts, design principles, and best practices for architecting and operating your systems in the cloud computing environment. - You use the Framework by answering questions, which helps you understand the alignment between your architecture and recommended best practices. - When using the AWS Well-Architected Framework in the AWS Management Console, you will receive guidance to improve your current architecture.	09/09/2025	09/09/2025	AWS Calculator AWS Well Architected Framework
4	- Learn about AWS Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) - Learn about VPC Security & Multi-VPC features - VPN - DirectConnect - LoadBalancer - ExtraResources - Practical tasks: + Understand Amazon VPC and AWS VPN Site-to-Site + Subnets + Routes + Internet Gateway (IGW) + NAT Gateway (NGW) + Security Group	09/10/2025	09/10/2025	AWS Virtual Private Cloud VPC Security & Multi-VPC feature VPN - DirectConnect - LoadBalancer - ExtraResources
5	- Learn how to create EC2 Public and EC2 Private + Connect to EC2 Public first + Then connect to EC2 Private - Practical tasks: + Start with Amazon VPC and AWS VPN Site-to-Site + Create and config then connect to EC2 + Config VPN for connect from Customer Gateway instance to EC2 Private: - Create and config advanced AWS VPN Tunnel - Troubleshooting VPN from AWS Official	09/11/2025	09/11/2025	AWS Virtual Private Cloud VPC Security & Multi-VPC feature VPN - DirectConnect - LoadBalancer - ExtraResources Install Amazon EC2 Instances Config Site to Site VPN Tunnel
6	- Explore for EC2 with Amazon Machine Image (AMI) + Understand AMI, Instance Type, Key Pair, Security Group + Create EC2 with AMI - Practical tasks: + Use AWS CLI to do operational tasks: - Create Linux VPC & Windows VPC - Create Security group for Linux and Windows Instances - Lauching and deploy AWS User Management Application on LAMP Web server - Create and manage key pair - Create and deploy Node.js App to EC2 Windows	09/12/2025	09/12/2025	Install AWS CLI and do operational tasks

Week 1 Achievements:

Team Integration & Program Understanding:
- Successfully connected with advisor team and fellow OJT participants in AWS_OJT_FALL_25
- Understood internship policies, rules, and assignment completion procedures
- Established clear communication channels and expectations for the program
Cloud Computing Fundamentals:
- Mastered Cloud Computing concepts: definition, benefits, and implementation strategies
- Understood AWS global infrastructure components:
  - Data Centers and their role in AWS services
  - Availability Zones (AZ) and their importance for high availability
  - AWS Regions and their geographical distribution
  - Edge Locations and content delivery optimization
AWS Account & Security Setup:
- Successfully created and configured AWS Free Tier account with proper credit allocation
- Implemented Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for both root and IAM accounts
- Established secure access practices and account protection measures
AWS Management Tools Mastery:
- Became proficient with AWS Management Console navigation and service discovery
- Successfully installed and configured AWS CLI with proper credentials:
  - Access Key configuration
  - Secret Key management
  - Default Region settings
- Gained familiarity with AWS SDK concepts and development integration
Cost Management & Optimization:
- Created comprehensive monthly budget monitoring for AWS service costs
- Implemented multiple budget types:
  - Template-based budgets for standard cost tracking
  - Usage budgets for service consumption monitoring
  - Reservation Instance (RI) budgets for reserved capacity management
  - Savings Plans budgets for cost optimization tracking
- Learned cost optimization strategies to avoid unnecessary expenses
AWS Support & Framework Understanding:
- Explored AWS Support packages and their capabilities:
  - Basic Support features and limitations
  - Developer Support for development environments
  - Business Support for production workloads
  - Enterprise Support for mission-critical applications
- Studied AWS Well-Architected Framework principles:
  - Design principles for cloud-native architecture
  - Best practices for system operation in cloud environments
  - Framework assessment methodology through questioning approach
  - Integration with AWS Management Console for architecture guidance
Networking & VPC Fundamentals:
- Comprehensive understanding of AWS Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) concepts
- Learned VPC Security features and Multi-VPC architecture patterns
- Gained knowledge of networking components:
  - VPN connections and Site-to-Site configurations
  - AWS DirectConnect for dedicated network connections
  - Load Balancer types and use cases
- Practical experience with VPC components:
  - Subnet design and implementation
  - Route table configuration and management
  - Internet Gateway (IGW) setup for public connectivity
  - NAT Gateway (NGW) configuration for private subnet internet access
  - Security Group rules and network-level security
Practical Skills Development:
- Successfully used AWS CLI for operational tasks:
  - Account information verification and configuration checks
  - Regional service availability queries
  - Key pair creation and management for secure access
  - Active service monitoring and status checking
- Developed proficiency in parallel management using both web console and CLI interfaces
- Established workflow for efficient AWS resource management and monitoring
EC2 Instance Management:
- Created and configured both Public and Private EC2 instances
- Established secure SSH connections to Public EC2 instances
- Configured Private EC2 instances for internal network access
- Implemented VPN connections from Customer Gateway instances to Private EC2 instances
- Troubleshot VPN connectivity issues using AWS official resources
Amazon Machine Image (AMI) & Instance Optimization:
- Mastered AMI concepts and their application in EC2 instance creation
- Understood various Instance Types and appropriate selection for different use cases
- Gained proficiency in Key Pair management for authentication and secure access
- Configured advanced Security Groups for multiple environment scenarios
Advanced AWS CLI Skills & Application Deployment:
- Achieved proficiency in AWS CLI for complex operational tasks:
  - Created and managed VPCs for both Linux and Windows environments
  - Configured specialized Security Groups for different instance types
  - Managed Key Pairs through command line interface
- Successfully deployed real-world web applications:
  - Installed and configured LAMP Web server for User Management application
  - Deployed Node.js application to EC2 Windows instance
  - Established multi-platform environments (Linux/Windows) on AWS
- Developed foundational DevOps skills with automation through AWS CLI