SUMMER INTERNSHIP REPORT ON

CLOUD VIRTUAL INTERNSHIP

in partial fulfilment for the award of the degree

of
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY
in

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

Submitted by
KANDULA DHANAVANTH
Roll No: 216N1A0527
Department of COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
SRINIVASA INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
(UGC-Autonomous)
(Approved by AICTE, New Delhi & Permanently Affiliated to JNTUK, Kakinada)
(An ISO 9001:2015 Certified Institute, Accredited by NAAC with ‘A’ Grade) NH-216,
Amalapuram-Kakinada Highway, Cheyyeru (V), Amalapuram)

(2024-2025)

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 SRINIVASA INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
(UGC-Autonomous)
(Approved by AICTE, New Delhi & Permanently Affiliated to JNTUK, Kakinada)
(An ISO 9001:2015 Certified Institute, Accredited by NAAC with ‘A’ Grade) NH-216,
Amalapuram-Kakinada Highway, Cheyyeru (V), Amalapuram.

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that the Summer Internship Report on “AWS CLOUD VIRTUAL INTERNSHIP”
carried at AICTE Eduskills is submitted by K. DHANAVANTH (216N1A0527) is a student of IV
B.Tech COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING at Srinivasa Institute of Engineering and
Technology, Amalapuram. He completed the internship during the summer vacation between 3rd
year and 4th year from April to June 2024.

Mentor Head of the Department

Principal

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1 certificate 4

2 Acknowledgement 5

3 Abstract 6

4 Internship activities 7

5 Week -1 8 -9

6 Week -2 10 -11

7 Week-3 12 -13

8 Week -4 14 -15

9 Week -5 16

10 Week -6 17 -18

11 Week -7 19 -20

12 Week -8 21-22

13 Results 23

14 Discussions 24

15 Conclusion 25

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I sincerely appreciate AICTE and AWS Academy for the comprehensive curriculum in my AWS Cloud
Virtual Internship. It provided invaluable insights into cloud technologies and significantly enhanced my
technical capabilities for future challenges.

Our sincere gratitude goes to Mr. P. Chaitanya, our Internship Coordinator, whose constant support, valuable
feedback, and motivating presence steered us through the challenges we encountered during the project. His
leadership played a critical role in the successful completion of our internship.

I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to my mentor, Dr.K.Vijaykumar for their invaluable guidance,
mentorship, and support throughout the internship. Their expertise and encouragement were instrumental in my
learning and growth during this experience. I am truly grateful for their dedication and commitment to my
success.

I am deeply indebted to Mrs. V.Sai Priya, Head of the Department, for her guidance and for ensuring we had
access to the necessary resources and support throughout the internship. Her encouragement has been adriving
force in our progress.

My sincere thanks to our beloved principal Dr. M.Sreenivasa Kumar and management of Srinivasa Institute
of Engineering and Technology (Autonomous) for providing us with the opportunity to embark on this
journey, as well as for the continuous support extended during this period.

Finally, I would like to express my appreciation to our faculty, lab technicians, nonteaching staff, and friends,
who have played an essential role in helping us complete the internship. Their timely support, both direct and
indirect, contributed greatly to our success.

KANDULA DHANAVANTH

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 ABSTRACT

During my summer internship as an aws cloud at Eduskills, I gained hands-out experience in cloud
Computing application platforms, focusing on the infrastructure platform

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a comprehensive cloud

computing platform that offers a wide range of services to help organizations build, deploy, and manage
applications and infrastructure in the cloud. AWS provides scalable and flexible solutions that cater to the
needs of businesses of all sizes, from startups to enterprise-level organizations. The core services offered
by AWS include computing power with Amazon EC2, storage with Amazon S3, and databases with
Amazon RDS. Additionally, AWS offers a multitude of services to support various aspects of cloud
computing, such as networking, security, machine learning, analytics, and IoT. These services enable
businesses to leverage the power of the cloud to innovate, reduce costs, and scale their operations
efficiently.

AWS is a comprehensive cloud computing platform that empowers

businesses to harness the benefits of the cloud. Its vast array of services, global infrastructure, cost-
effectiveness, and management tools make it a popular choice for organizations seeking to accelerate
innovation, improve scalability, and enhance their overall IT infrastructure.

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 INTERNSHIP ACTIVITIES

List of Table :

Weeks Topics Covered

Week-1 Self-Paced learning that covers AWS Fundamentals

How AWS works?

Week-2 Self-Paced learning that covers AWS

Fundamentals

Week-3 AWS Basics – Fundamentals - What is Cloud ?

Week-4 Amazon EC2 Instances & Amazon S3

Week-5 Data management, Databases

Week-6 Networking & Amazon SNS

Week-7 AWS Lambda & AWS CloudTrail

Week-8 AWS Config , AWS Trusted Advisor & AWS CDK

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 WEEK 1
Self-Paced learning that covers AWS Fundamentals

 AWS, short for Amazon Web Services, is a comprehensive cloud computing platform offered
by Amazon. It provides a wide range of on-demand cloud services, including computing
power, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning, and more.

 AWS offers a global infrastructure that spans multiple regions and availability zones,
ensuring high availability and scalability for applications and data. It allows businesses to
easily deploy and manage their applications, reducing the need for upfront investments in
hardware and infrastructure.

How AWS works

Aws is divided into various services, each of which can be customised according on the
requirements of the user. An AWS service's configuration settings and individual server mappings should be
visible to users.

Services

o Compute Services - Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud), AWS Lambda

o Storage Services - Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service), Amazon EBS

o Database Services - Amazon RDS (Relational Database Service), Amazon DynamoDB

o Networking Services- Amazon VPC (Virtual Private Cloud), AWS Direct
Connect o Security and Identity- AWS IAM (Identity and Access Management),

AWS Shield o Analytics Services- Amazon Athena, Amazon Redshift o Machine

Learning- Amazon SageMaker, AWS Rekognition

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AWS Basics – Elasticity and Management Tools
Elasticity in AWS refers to the platform's ability to automatically scale
resources up or down based on demand, enabling businesses to efficiently manage workloads and costs. Key
services like Auto Scaling and Elastic Load Balancing dynamically adjust the number of Amazon EC2
instances in response to varying traffic levels, ensuring optimal performance. Serverless options, such as
AWS Lambda, allow applications to scale seamlessly without the need to manage underlying infrastructure,
automatically adapting to the volume of requests. Additionally, managed services like Amazon RDS provide
automated scaling for databases, ensuring they can handle fluctuations in demand while maintaining
performance.

Management Tools in AWS are designed to facilitate effective resource

management, monitoring, and automation. The AWS Management Console offers a userfriendly interface
for overseeing services and resources, while the AWS Command Line Interface (CLI) and Software
Development Kits (SDKs) allow for scripting and seamless integration into applications. Monitoring
capabilities are enhanced through Amazon CloudWatch, which provides insights and alarms based on
resource performance. AWS CloudFormation enables infrastructure as code for consistent and repeatable
deployments, and AWS Systems Manager streamlines operational tasks across resources. Additionally, AWS
Config tracks resource configurations for compliance purposes, and AWS Trusted Advisor offers real-time
guidance on optimizing environments, ensuring businesses can maintain efficiency and best practices.

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 WEEK 2

Self-Paced learning that covers AWS Fundamentals

AWS Advanced – Identity and Access Management and Database Service

AWS offers advanced features in Identity and Access Management (IAM),
enabling organizations to control access securely across services and resources. With fine-grained access
controls like Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) and resource-based policies, administrators can define
permissions at a granular level. Advanced features such as IAM roles, temporary credentials from AWS
Security Token Service (STS), and identity federation ensure that access is secure and tailored to specific
needs. Additionally, AWS IAM integrates Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and AWS Single Sign-On
(SSO) to enhance security, while IAM Access Analyzer helps prevent unintentional resource exposure.

In AWS Database Services, advanced functionalities are available across a range of

offerings like Amazon RDS, DynamoDB, Aurora, and Redshift. These include automated backups,
pointintime restores, and multi-region replication for high availability and fault tolerance. Amazon RDS
supports Multi-AZ deployments and read replicas, while DynamoDB offers on-demand scaling and Global
Tables for distributed access. Aurora Serverless and Global Databases allow automatic scaling and global
performance, and Redshift’s concurrency scaling supports data-intensive applications. Integration with IAM
provides secure access control for databases without the need for database-specific credentials.

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AWS Advanced – Other AWS PaaS Services
AWS offers a range of Platform as a Service (PaaS) solutions that help
developers build, deploy, and manage applications without managing the underlying infrastructure. These
services include development platforms, application orchestration, analytics, and machine learning
capabilities. Notable examples are AWS Elastic Beanstalk, AWS Lambda, and Amazon API Gateway,
which allow developers to deploy applications, run code serverlessly, and create scalable APIs. AWS Elastic
Beanstalk automates resource provisioning, load balancing, and scaling, while AWS Lambda enables
serverless computing where code execution is triggered by events without managing servers.

Other advanced PaaS offerings include Amazon SageMaker for machine

learning, which provides fully managed infrastructure for building, training, and deploying ML models.
AWS Fargate enables serverless containers, allowing developers to run Docker containers without
managing the underlying EC2 instances. Amazon AppFlow allows seamless data integration between SaaS
platforms like Salesforce and AWS services, while AWS Step Functions simplifies the orchestration of
microservices. Amazon EMR (Elastic MapReduce) offers a managed Hadoop framework for big data
processing. These PaaS services help streamline application development, improve scalability, and optimize
workflows.

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 WEEK 3
AWS Basics – Fundamentals
1. What is Cloud? Introduction to Cloud Computing. 2. Different types of Cloud-Public
/Private/Hybrid 3. Different Cloud as a Service (IaaS/PaaS/Saas) 4. Introduction to AWS 5. Amazon
Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) concepts, including subnets, Route Tables, security and networking.

1. What is Cloud Computing?

Cloud Computing refers to the delivery of computing services—such as
servers, storage, databases, networking, software, and more—over the internet (the cloud). It allows
individuals and businesses to access these resources without the need for physical infrastructure. This model
provides scalability, flexibility, and cost-efficiency. Users typically pay only for the resources they use.
Key features of cloud computing include:
On-demand self-service: Resources can be provisioned without human
intervention.Broad network access: Available over the internet using a wide range of devices.Resource
pooling: Providers serve multiple customers using shared resources.Rapid elasticity: Resources can be
scaled up or down quickly.Measured service: Pay-as-you-go pricing based on resource usage.

2. Different Types of Cloud:

Public Cloud: Operated by third-party cloud service providers (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud). The
infrastructure is shared among multiple users (tenants), making it cost-effective. It's ideal for businesses
needing flexible scaling.

Private Cloud: Dedicated solely to one organization. It can be managed internally or by a third party but
is typically more secure and customizable, suiting organizations with strict compliance or security needs.

Hybrid Cloud: Combines public and private clouds, allowing data and applications to be shared between
them. It offers greater flexibility and optimization by balancing resources across environments.

3. Different Cloud Service Models (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS):

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS): Provides virtualized computing resources like virtual machines, storage,
and networking. Users manage applications, data, and operating systems while the provider manages
hardware. E.g., AWS EC2, Microsoft Azure.

Platform as a Service (PaaS): Offers a platform allowing developers to build applications without worrying
about the underlying infrastructure. Providers manage the underlying architecture. E.g., AWS Elastic
Beanstalk, Google App Engine.

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Software as a Service (SaaS): Delivers software applications over the internet. The provider manages
everything, including the infrastructure, platforms, and software. Users access the application through a web
browser. E.g., Google Workspace, Salesforce.

4. Introduction to AWS (Amazon Web Services)

AWS (Amazon Web Services) is one of the leading cloud service providers
globally. AWS offers a comprehensive suite of cloud services, including computing power, storage, and
databases, as well as machine learning, AI, and IoT tools. AWS is known for its scalability, extensive global
network, and pay-as-you-go pricing model.

Some core services provided by AWS include:

Compute: Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud)
Storage: Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service)
Database: Amazon RDS (Relational Database Service)
Networking: Amazon VPC (Virtual Private Cloud)

5. Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Concepts:

Amazon VPC allows you to create a logically isolated section of the AWS cloud where
you can launch AWS resources in a virtual network that you define. Key concepts include:

Subnets: These are segments within a VPC that group instances based on security and operational needs.
Subnets can be public (accessible from the internet) or private (internal network only).

Route Tables: They define how traffic is directed within the VPC. They ensure that packets find their way
between instances and across the internet, if necessary.

Internet Gateways: They provide a way for instances within the VPC to communicate with the internet.

Security Groups: These are virtual firewalls that control inbound and outbound traffic for instances. They
define rules that allow or deny specific IP addresses or ranges.

Network ACLs (Access Control Lists): These control traffic at the subnet level. Unlike security groups, they
are stateless, meaning both inbound and outbound rules need to be explicitly defined.

NAT Gateway: Used to allow instances in private subnets to access the internet while preventing inbound
traffic from the internet.

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 WEEK 4

Amazon EC2 Instances & Amazon S3

Amazon EC2

Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) is a fundamental service provided

by AWS that offers resizable compute capacity in the cloud. EC2 allows businesses to provision virtual
servers, known as instances, and scale them up or down based on demand. With EC2, users have full control
over their computing resources, including the choice of instance types, operating systems, and applications
to run. EC2 instances provide a wide range of options to cater to diverse computing needs. Users can select
instances optimized for general-purpose computing, memory-intensive workloads, high-performance
computing, or accelerated computing for machine learning and GPU-intensive tasks. This flexibility allows
businesses to tailor their computing environment to match specific requirements, optimizing performance
and cost efficiency

Amazon EC2 also provides powerful features for managing instance

lifecycles, such as Auto Scaling and Elastic Load Balancing (ELB). Auto Scaling allows businesses to
automatically adjust the number of EC2 instances based on real-time demand, ensuring that applications
remain available and responsive without manual intervention. Elastic Load Balancing distributes incoming
traffic across multiple EC2 instances, enhancing fault tolerance and improving performance by avoiding
overloading any single instance.

Another key aspect of Amazon EC2 is its integration with other AWS
services, such as Amazon S3 for storage, Amazon RDS for databases, and AWS Identity and Access
Management (IAM) for security. This seamless integration allows users to create highly flexible and secure
architectures that can handle large-scale applications and data processing workloads with ease.

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Amazon S3

o Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) is a highly scalable and durable object storage service provided
by AWS. S3 allows businesses to store and retrieve vast amounts of data in a secure and cost-effective
manner. With S3, organizations can store any type of data, such as documents, images, videos, and
application backups.

o One of the key advantages of S3 is its high durability and availability. S3 stores data across multiple
devices and facilities within a region, automatically replicating it to ensure data durability even in
the event of hardware failures. This makes S3 a reliable choice for storing critical data with
99.999999999% durability.

o S3 provides easy-to-use management features, allowing businesses to create and manage buckets
(containers for storing objects) and apply granular access controls to regulate who can access the
data. Organizations can also set up lifecycle policies to automate the movement of data between
different storage tiers, optimizing costs based on usage patterns.

o o S3 offers high scalability, allowing businesses to seamlessly handle any amount of data. It can
handle petabytes of data without requiring upfront provisioning or capacity planning. This scalability,
combined with its ability to handle high request rates, makes S3 suitable for a wide range of
applications, from small-scale projects to large-scale enterprise deployments.

o o Additionally, S3 integrates well with other AWS services, enabling seamless data transfers and
integration with compute instances, databases, analytics tools, and content delivery networks. This
integration provides organizations with a comprehensive ecosystem to build powerful and efficient
solutions.

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 WEEK 5
Data management, Databases

o In the realm of data management and databases, AWS offers a robust set of services that cater to
various data storage and management needs. Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) provides
managed database solutions for popular relational database engines such as MySQL, PostgreSQL,
Oracle, and SQL Server. RDS handles routine tasks like patching, backups, and hardware
provisioning, allowing users to focus on their applications rather than database management.

o For more flexibility and scalability, Amazon DynamoDB is a fully managed NoSQL database service
that delivers high performance and automatic scaling to accommodate changing workloads. It is
suitable for applications that require low latency and seamless scalability, such as gaming, ad tech,
and IoT.

o AWS also provides Amazon Redshift, a fully managed data warehousing service designed for
analytics and business intelligence. Redshift enables organizations to efficiently store and analyze
vast amounts of structured data at a significantly lower cost compared to traditional on-premises data
warehouses.

o Additionally, AWS offers Amazon Aurora, a MySQL and PostgreSQL-compatible relational

database engine with enhanced performance and scalability. Aurora provides the reliability of
commercial databases with the simplicity and costeffectiveness of open-source databases.

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Networking & Amazon SNS

Networking

o In the context of Amazon Web Services (AWS), networking plays a crucial role in establishing secure
and efficient communication between various components within the AWS ecosystem and
connecting them to the outside world. AWS offers a range of networking services and features to
meet diverse networking requirements.

o Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) is a fundamental networking service that allows users to create
their own isolated virtual network environments within AWS. With VPC, users can define subnets,
configure routing tables, and set up network gateways, providing control over IP addressing, network
access, and connectivity.

o AWS Direct Connect enables users to establish a dedicated network connection between their
onpremises infrastructure and AWS. This private connection bypasses the public internet, providing
higher bandwidth, lower latency, and enhanced security for data transfer between the on-premises
environment and AWS resources.

o Elastic Load Balancing (ELB) distributes incoming application traffic across multiple EC2 instances,
enhancing availability and scalability. ELB automatically balances the load and routes traffic to
healthy instances, ensuring high performance and fault tolerance for applications.

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Amazon SNS

o Amazon Simple Notification Service (SNS) is a fully managed messaging service offered by Amazon
Web Services (AWS). SNS provides a flexible and scalable solution for sending notifications and
messages to various endpoints, such as email, SMS, mobile push notifications, and more.

o With SNS, developers can easily integrate notification capabilities into their applications, allowing
them to deliver important updates, alerts, and notifications to their users or other systems. SNS
simplifies the process of sending messages across multiple platforms and devices, ensuring reliable
delivery and enabling real-time communication

o SNS supports a variety of messaging protocols, including HTTP, HTTPS, Email, SMS, and several
push notification services, such as Apple Push Notification Service (APNS) and Google Cloud
Messaging (GCM). This versatility allows developers to choose the most appropriate communication
channel based on their application's requirements and the preferences of their users.

o One of the key advantages of SNS is its ability to publish messages to multiple subscribers
simultaneously. Subscribers can include individual users, groups, or other AWS services. This
pub/sub model enables easy scaling and distribution of messages to a large number of recipients,
without the need to manage the infrastructure and complexities of individual communication
channels.

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AWS Lambda & AWS CloudTrail

AWSLambda

o AWS Lambda is a serverless computing service provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS). It allows
developers to run their code in the cloud without provisioning or managing servers. With Lambda,
developers can focus on writing code for their applications while AWS handles the underlying
infrastructure and scales the resources automatically.

o Lambda functions are event-driven, meaning they are triggered by events such as changes to data in
Amazon S3 buckets, updates to database records, or incoming API requests. When an event occurs,
Lambda executes the associated function, allowing developers to build highly responsive and scalable
applications.

o One of the key advantages of Lambda is its scalability. It automatically scales the computing resources
based on the incoming request volume, ensuring that the applications can handle any workload without
worrying about server capacity. This scalability makes Lambda suitable for a wide range of use cases,
from small-scale applications to high-traffic systems.

o Lambda supports a variety of programming languages, including Python, Node.js, Java, C#, and more.
This flexibility allows developers to use their preferred programming language and build applications
using familiar tools and libraries.

o AWS Lambda integrates seamlessly with other AWS services, enabling developers to create powerful
and complex architectures. For example, Lambda functions can be combined with services like

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 Amazon S3, DynamoDB, API Gateway, and more to create serverless applications that leverage the
strengths of each service.
AWS CloudTrail
AWS CloudTrail is a service that enables governance, compliance, and operational
auditing of your AWS account. CloudTrail continuously logs and monitors API calls made to AWS services,
including who made the request, when it was made, and what actions were performed. These logs are
invaluable for security analysis, tracking changes in your environment, and troubleshooting operational issues.

Key features of AWS CloudTrail:

o Event history: Provides a history of AWS API calls across your account. o Multi-region trail:

Allows you to capture API activity across multiple regions in your AWS account. o Security

auditing: Detects unauthorized access and unusual activity, enhancing security monitoring. o

Compliance tracking: Simplifies audits by storing comprehensive event logs for all actions in AWS.

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 WEEK 8

AWS Config , AWS Trusted Advisor & AWS CDK AWS Config
AWS Config is a service that provides detailed visibility into the configuration of AWS
resources. It continuously monitors and records AWS resource configurations and allows users to evaluate,
audit, and compare the historical configurations of their resources. AWS Config helps ensure that resources
comply with policies and best practices and assists in troubleshooting and auditing resource configurations.

Key features of AWS Config:

o Configuration tracking: Records configurations of supported AWS resources and tracks changes
over time.

o Compliance auditing: Evaluates resource configurations against predefined rules to check

compliance with policies.

o Change management: Detects changes in your environment and can trigger alerts or actions in
response to non-compliance.

o Resource relationships: Visualizes how different resources are interconnected, making it easier to
understand the architecture.

AWS Trusted Advisor

AWS Trusted Advisor is an online resource that provides real-time guidance to help
you optimize your AWS environment. It offers insights based on best practices in five areas: cost optimization,
performance, security, fault tolerance, and service limits. Trusted Advisor checks your AWS infrastructure and
makes recommendations to improve your deployment, save costs, enhance performance, and improve security.

Key features of AWS Trusted Advisor: o Cost optimization: Identifies unused resources or areas

where costs can be reduced. o Security: Detects security vulnerabilities, such as exposed security

groups or unencrypted data.

o Performance: Suggests ways to improve system performance by adjusting resources or configurations.

o Fault tolerance: Provides recommendations to increase system availability and resilience.

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AWS CDK (Cloud Development Kit)
AWS CDK (Cloud Development Kit) is an open-source software development
framework that allows developers to define their cloud infrastructure using familiar programming languages
like TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Java, and C#. Instead of writing YAML or JSON templates for AWS
CloudFormation, CDK lets developers describe their infrastructure using code, which is then synthesized
into CloudFormation templates. This approach enables infrastructure as code (IaC) with a higher level of
abstraction and easier maintenance.

Key features of AWS CDK: o Multi-language support: Developers can use their preferred programming

languages to define

infrastructure. o Abstraction: Simplifies resource provisioning by using high-level constructs instead of

writing detailed configurations.

o Reusability: Developers can package and share CDK constructs, promoting reuse across teams or projects.

o Customizable: Supports building customized constructs to define reusable components that follow practices.

By using AWS CDK, teams can automate and standardize cloud infrastructure
deployments, improving collaboration between developers and operations teams while ensuring that cloud
resources are provisioned in a consistent, scalable, and secure manner.

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 RESULTS&DISCUSSIONS

Results:
1.Market Leadership:
AWS holds over 30% of the global cloud infrastructure market, maintaining its
leadership position ahead of Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud. Its dominance stems from being an early
market entrant (launched in 2006), offering a vast range of over 200 services, including compute, storage,
AI/ML, and IoT. AWS’s global infrastructure, innovation, and ability to meet diverse customer needs have
made it the preferred cloud provider for businesses across industries like finance, healthcare, and retail.
Despite increasing competition, AWS's strong partner ecosystem and widespread enterprise adoption
continue to solidify its market leadership.

2. Revenue Growth:
AWS has seen significant financial growth, generating over $88 billion annually. This
reflects the growing demand for its cloud services across industries, driven by factors like digital
transformation, cost-efficiency, and the rise of cloud-native applications. AWS’s ability to innovate and
expand its offerings contributes to its sustained revenue growth.

3. Technological Advances:
AWS leads in innovation with services like Lambda (serverless computing), SageMaker
(machine learning), and Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) for containerization. These technologies allow
businesses to scale efficiently, adopt AI/ML with ease, and deploy applications without the complexity of
managing infrastructure. Additionally, AWS’s Graviton processors offer high-performance computing at
lower costs.

4. Enterprise Adoption:
Major industries, including healthcare, finance, and retail, have increasingly adopted
AWS for its scalability, security, and vast compliance certifications (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR). Enterprises
leverage AWS to streamline operations, reduce infrastructure costs, and accelerate innovation, making AWS
a key enabler in their digital transformation efforts.

5. Hybrid Cloud Growth:

AWS has expanded into hybrid cloud with services like AWS Outposts and Wavelength,
allowing businesses to extend AWS infrastructure to on-premises environments or edge locations. This
hybrid approach caters to industries needing low-latency and regulatory compliance, driving discussions
around the future of hybrid cloud adoption.

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Discussions:

1.Cost Management:
Managing costs in AWS is a key concern for many organizations,
as improper resource allocation or overprovisioning can lead to unexpectedly high bills. Discussions
focus on the need for better cost optimization tools and strategies, such as using reserved instances,auto-
scaling, and third-party cost management platforms to ensure efficient resource usage and reduced
operational costs.

2.Vendor Lock-In Concerns:

A major point of discussion is the risk of vendor lock-in with AWS,
as businesses relying heavily on its proprietary services may find it difficult and costly to migrate to other
cloud providers. This leads to concerns about flexibility and portability, prompting discussions on adopting
multi-cloud strategies or using open-source tools to minimize dependence on a single vendor.

3. Cloud Security:
AWS’s shared responsibility model, where AWS secures the underlying
infrastructure and customers secure their applications and data, is a central topic in cloud security
discussions. Key concerns include data protection,access management using services like AWS IAM, and
threat detection tools such as AWS Shield. Ensuring compliance with regulations like GDPR is also an
ongoing priority.

4. Environmental Impact:

AWS faces scrutiny over its energy consumption, with concerns about
the environmental footprint of its vast data centers. However, AWS has committed to achieving netzero
carbon emissions by 2040 and increasing the use of renewable energy. These sustainability efforts are
frequently discussed, especially as organizations prioritize green cloud computing solutions.

5. Hybrid and Edge Computing:

The rise of hybrid and edge computing has spurred interest in AWS services
like Outposts (extending AWS to on-premises) and Wavelength (low-latency edge computing). These
solutions allow businesses to maintain critical workloads locally while still benefiting from the cloud’s
scalability, driving conversations on the flexibility and future potential of hybrid cloud adoption across
various sectors.

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 CONCLUSION

Completing an AWS Cloud virtual internship provides a solid foundation for

building expertise in cloud computing and architecture, specifically within the AWS ecosystem.
Throughout the internship, participants gain hands-on experience with core AWS services, including
compute, storage, networking, and security, while learning how to design, deploy, and manage scalable,
highly available, and cost-efficient cloud solutions. This practical exposure to cloud architecture, combined
with best practices for automation, monitoring, and security, equips aspiring cloud professionals with the
skills necessary to tackle real-world challenges in cloud environments. As cloud adoption continues to
grow across industries, this internship sets the stage for a promising career in cloud architecture and
engineering.

An AWS Cloud virtual internship offers valuable hands-on experience with

essential AWS services and cloud infrastructure. It provides interns with the opportunity to learn how to
design, deploy, and manage cloud solutions, while gaining practical knowledge of cloud best practices,
security, and scalability. This internship equips participants with foundational skills that are critical for
pursuing a career in cloud computing and architecture, making it an excellent stepping stone for roles in
the rapidly expanding cloud industry.

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