Key FeaturesA collection of real-world-tested Powershell scripts that can be used to manage your Windows server efficientlyFollow step-by-step processes to solve your problems with Windows servers using AWS toolsDesign examples that work in the Amazon free usage tier, which lets you run the Windows platform on cloudBook DescriptionAWS Tools for PowerShell 6 shows you exactly how to automate all the aspects of AWS. You can take advantage of the amazing power of the cloud, yet add powerful scripts and mechanisms to perform common tasks faster than ever before.This book expands on the Amazon documentation with real-world, useful examples and production-ready scripts to automate all the aspects of your new cloud platform. It will cover topics such as managing Windows with PowerShell, setting up security services, administering database services, and deploying and managing networking. You will also explore advanced topics such as PowerShell authoring techniques, and configuring and managing storage and content delivery.By the end of this book, you will be able to use Amazon Web Services to automate and manage Windows servers. You will also have gained a good understanding of automating the AWS infrastructure using simple coding.What you will learnInstall the AWS Tools for PowerShell 6Understand key services provided by Amazon Web services (AWS)Understand the Virtual Private CloudUse PowerShell 6 for AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)Use PowerShell 6 for AWS Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2)Use PowerShell 6 for AWS Simple Storage Service (S3)Use PowerShell 6 for AWS Relational Database Service (RDS)Build fault-tolerant and highly-available applications using PowerShell 6About the AuthorRamesh Waghmare is a technology evangelist who has been in the IT industry for over 20 years and has extensively worked in ICT operations, software development, deployment, and critical systems production support. Throughout his IT career, he has had the opportunity to work in roles such as senior developer, senior database administrator, manager, and architect, which have helped him to build expertise in various IT solutions and implementations from the business perspective and its simplicity to use.He is a strategic thinker, focusing always on quality delivery to the client ensuring satisfaction at both ends. He has experience of leading and managing a team of technical and non-technical team members. He is a natural leader who inspires, is curious, and is very self-aware. He has a strategic mindset with practical orientation that enables team growth and continuous improvement with a positive outlook. He has strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with incredible attention to detail. He has successfully implemented solutions involving cross-functional/cross-geography teams.He is a sound expert in database technologies such as Oracle, MYSQL, and SQL Server, and in operating systems such as Linux, UNIX, and Windows. In addition, he has a great understanding of open source databases. He is also a certified AWS solution architect and has helped a number of clients to move from their isolated data centers to the public/private cloud.He has also published a Kindle version of the book called AWS for Oracle DBA and Architect.Academically, he has completed his MBA in information system, backed by an engineering degree in computer science. He is also a certified AWS solution architect and DevOps engineer at a professional level, holding other several key industry standard certifications.Table of ContentsPowerShell EssentialsThe AWS OverviewInstalling PowerShell Core and AWS ToolsAWS Identity and Access ManagementAWS Virtual Private CloudAWS Elastic Compute CloudAWS Simple Storage ServiceElastic Load BalancerAuto ScalingLaying Foundation for RDS DatabasesDB Instance Administration and ManagementWorking with RDS Read ReplicasAWS Elastic BeanstalkAWS CloudFormationAWS CloudWatchAWS Resource Auditing