AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) - History

The video provides a historical overview of Amazon Web Services (AWS), detailing its evolution from an internal Amazon project to a comprehensive cloud service provider. It covers key milestones, including the initial launch of SQS in 2004, the 2006 relaunch with S3 and EC2, and subsequent expansions with services like SimpleDB, Elastic IP, and VPC. The video also highlights significant developments from 2011 to 2017, such as the introduction of DynamoDB, Redshift, and AWS Organizations, emphasizing AWS's continuous growth and innovation.

What was the first service launched by Amazon Web Services in 2004?

• Simple Storage Service (S3)

• Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2)

• Simple Queue Service (SQS)

• Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)

Which service introduced in 2006 allows you to store objects in buckets?

• Glacier

• Simple Storage Service (S3)

• Elastic File System (EFS)

• Elastic Block Store (EBS)

In 2009, AWS introduced a management console. What was its primary purpose?

• To enhance security features

• To improve data storage capabilities

• To offer a graphical user interface for easier management

• To provide a command-line interface

Which AWS service, introduced in 2012, is known for being a NoSQL database?

• RDS

• Aurora

• Redshift

• DynamoDB

What was the purpose of AWS Direct Connect introduced in 2017?

• To enhance data encryption

• To offer a new storage solution

• To enable VPN connectivity to a Virtual Private Cloud

• To provide a direct connection to AWS support

What feature does the EC2 Spot Advisor, introduced in 2017, help with?

• Improving data transfer speeds

• Optimizing storage costs

• Reducing compute costs by utilizing low CPU times

• Enhancing network security

Which AWS service, introduced in 2015, helps in tracking user activity and API usage?

• CloudFormation

• CloudWatch

• CloudFront

• CloudTrail