Week 2 Worklog

Week 2 Objectives:

  • Explore Amazon EC2 by experimenting with different instance types, storage options (EBS, Instance Store), and deployment configurations.
  • Evaluate AWS storage and compute services—S3, EFS, FSx, MGN, Lightsail—by testing performance and understanding practical use cases.
  • Improve resource management skills using Tags & Resource Groups for organization, cost tracking, and simplified operations.
  • Learn to monitor infrastructure and applications using Amazon CloudWatch for logging, alerts, and performance insights.
  • Practice deploying applications using Auto Scaling Groups to evaluate system resilience and scalability.
  • Understand AWS Transit Gateway and network connectivity patterns to design efficient multi-VPC architectures.
  • Collaborate with team members to discuss project approaches, identify risks, and plan implementation strategies.

Tasks to Carry Out This Week:

DayTasksStart dateCompletion dateReference Material
2- Explore AWS Transit Gateway and its use in connecting multiple VPCs
- Analyze network design scenarios where Transit Gateway improves connectivity and performance		15/09/202515/09/2025https://cloudjourney.awsstudygroup.com/
3- Experiment with Amazon EC2: launch instances, attach storage (EBS/Instance Store), and test different configurations
- Evaluate S3, EFS, FSx, MGN, Lightsail for storage and lightweight compute tasks
- Complete exercises in course modules		16/09/202516/09/2025https://cloudjourney.awsstudygroup.com/
4- Test deployment strategies and features of EC2 instances
- Meet with team members to brainstorm project ideas and discuss potential implementation plans
- Document findings and lessons learned		17/09/202517/09/2025https://000004.awsstudygroup.com/
5- Explore resource tagging and grouping strategies to improve management and visibility
- Apply Tags & Resource Groups to organize deployed services and monitor usage		18/09/202518/09/2025https://000027.awsstudygroup.com/
6- Conduct a CloudWatch workshop: set up monitoring, logs, and alerts for EC2 and other services
- Deploy the FCJ Management app using an Auto Scaling Group
- Observe scaling behavior and collect metrics for performance analysis		19/08/202519/08/2025https://000006.awsstudygroup.com/

Week 2 Achievements:

  • Knowledge and insights gained:

    • Tested and understood EC2 features and storage options (EBS, Instance Store) in different deployment scenarios
    • Evaluated S3, EFS, FSx, MGN, and Lightsail for performance, scalability, and practical application
    • Improved resource organization using Tags & Resource Groups
    • Learned how CloudWatch can track system performance, generate alerts, and analyze logs
    • Gained experience designing multi-VPC networks using AWS Transit Gateway
    • Applied Auto Scaling Groups to deploy resilient applications
    • Collaborated effectively with team members to brainstorm and plan project features

  • Hands-on outcomes:

    • Launched and tested EC2 instances in different configurations
    • Deployed applications using Auto Scaling and monitored performance with CloudWatch
    • Organized and managed AWS resources using Tags & Resource Groups
    • Explored various AWS storage services for suitability in different scenarios
    • Documented lessons learned and refined project implementation plans with the team

  • Combined theoretical understanding with hands-on experimentation to gain practical insights into AWS service capabilities and architectural design.