I passed the CCNA last year and have noticed that many networking roles now expect familiarity with AWS networking. I completed an introductory AWS networking course on LinkedIn Learning, but it didn't feel comprehensive enough. Can anyone recommend a thorough Udemy course, YouTube channel, or other resource that explains AWS networking in depth, especially topics like VPCs, routing, and related architecture?
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Adrian Cantrill’s AWS networking material is another strong option. His courses go beyond basic terminology and explain the architecture and practical details in a structured way.
KodeKloud, freeCodeCamp, and AWS Events all have useful material on VPC fundamentals. The official AWS documentation is also the most current reference, although it works best alongside hands-on practice. Try designing and building a small network directly in AWS so you can learn how the services fit together. Just watch out for resources that charge by the hour, especially NAT gateways and transit gateways.
The documentation is excellent for reference, but hands-on labs are important because the docs won’t always highlight practical gotchas, like leaving a NAT gateway running and receiving an unexpected bill.
It’s worth learning enough Terraform to create and tear down the resources you need. That makes experimenting much easier and helps you remove everything when you’re finished. AWS has a few easy-to-miss services that can continue generating charges.