AWS is vast — but your learning path doesn’t have to be.

Instead of trying to learn everything, focus on just the essentials that matter most when starting out.

If you're a beginner stepping into cloud, these are the top 5 AWS services you should start with:

1. EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud)

 Launch your own virtual server in the cloud. Perfect for hosting apps and websites.

2. S3 (Simple Storage Service)

 Store files, images, and backups. Think of it as a secure, scalable version of Google Drive.

3. IAM (Identity & Access Management)

 Control who has access to what. Crucial for managing security and user permissions.

4. RDS (Relational Database Service)

 Easily set up databases like MySQL or PostgreSQL — your app’s data backbone.

5. VPC (Virtual Private Cloud)

 Create your own private network within AWS. It’s all about isolation, control, and security.

Once you’ve built a foundation, explore further with:

CloudWatch (for monitoring)

Lambda (for serverless functions)

AWS CLI (for automation via command line)

Focus on depth, not just breadth. Start small — grow big.