Classmethod Thailand | Infonet Case Study: Enhancing Cloud Skills Through AWS Hands-on Training

Challenges and Opportunities in Cloud Migration

Infonet (Thailand) .,Ltd is an IT solutions and comprehensive network services expert with over 25 years of experience. Their services cover Network Integration, IT Infrastructure, Cloud Solutions, and Managed Services, as well as providing high-speed internet services for organizations in both public and private sectors.

Currently, the company uses On-premises systems for up to 90% of their operations. However, as technology advances and with a long-term business vision, the company is planning to expand its cloud usage to increase system flexibility and enhance service efficiency for customers.

Mr. Panuwat Suebsuntiworapong, Section Supervisor, Engineering and the interviewee for this article, was assigned to study AWS to prepare for the organization's transition to the cloud, in order to meet customer demands for more modern and flexible solutions.

"I was assigned to study AWS as part of finding a partner who could help elevate our company's services, especially for customers requiring high security"

Why Choose AWS and Classmethod?

Mr. Panuwat explains that the reason for choosing AWS is its reliability and reputation as a long-standing leader in Public Cloud services. Additionally, the company wanted to compare usage and costs between multiple cloud service providers to find the most suitable option for the organization.

Starting to use AWS independently was quite challenging and difficult. Therefore, Mr. Panuwat started searching for additional information and found Classmethod's blog (DevelopersIO), which provided useful AWS guidance and usage instructions, leading to their partnership.

"When I first attempted to use AWS by myself, I encountered several technical challenges. During my search for solutions, I discovered Classmethod's DevelopersIO blog. Their articles provided clear, step-by-step instructions that were easy to follow even for someone new to AWS. This eventually led us to choose Classmethod as our training partner"

Training Experience with Classmethod

Mr. Panuwat participated in AWS training on Windows and Linux on EC2 with Classmethod. The training format was a Hands-on Workshop that allowed learners to practice directly with the AWS Console.

Benefits of Hands-on Training

Mr. Panuwat described the Hands-on training format as helping him learn faster than traditional video-based learning:

"Practicing directly on the AWS Console helps skills develop faster because we become familiar with the actual system. Sometimes just listening might give us some understanding, but we can't recall the menu layouts. Hands-on practice makes it easier to remember."

Additionally, training with Classmethod offers flexibility in terms of time and location, allowing learners to choose convenient times and learn from anywhere online.

Support from Trainers

Engineers or trainers from Classmethod provided excellent learning support, answering questions and offering guidance when problems occurred during practice sessions:

"The trainer explained things very clearly. Some topics were new to me, or sometimes I had some background but wasn't familiar with the system or menus in AWS. The trainer was always ready to help with clear explanations."

Results After Training: From Beginner to AWS Expert

After completing hands-on training with Classmethod, Mr. Panuwat transformed from someone confused by the AWS interface to a confident cloud system administrator.

"The most significant change is my understanding of the system's overall architecture. Now I can clearly see how each component connects, what's in the frontend, what operates in the backend, and which features to use in different scenarios. This is completely different from before the training when I would look at diagrams or AWS scenarios and feel totally confused."

The knowledge gained isn't just theoretical but can be applied immediately, especially skills in managing EC2 on both Windows and Linux, which align with the systems the company uses.

Technical Skills Acquired

Beyond basic knowledge, Mr. Panuwat also learned content from AWS courses prepared by Classmethod, such as:

EC2 Windows and Linux - Learning to create EC2 Instances both Windows and Linux types, including connecting to and managing instances efficiently
Security Group and Network Management - Learning to configure network security through Security Groups and basic network settings
Storage Solutions - Understanding the use of EBS Volumes, S3 Storage, and various configurations for appropriate data storage
Instance Management - Learning to Start, Stop, Reboot, and Terminate Instances, including managing the Instance Lifecycle

These skills not only strengthen the foundation for using AWS but can also be applied to planning and developing Cloud Solutions services at Infonet that are modern, secure, and effectively meet future customer needs.

Impressions of Working with Classmethod

Mr. Panuwat is impressed with the sincerity and customer care provided by the Classmethod team:

"We value reliability and sincerity. What impresses me most about the Classmethod team is their sincerity and attentiveness to customers, always following up when there are issues."

Although Infonet hasn't extensively used AWS resources yet, the Classmethod team continues to provide excellent support, which is a key reason why the company chose to partner with Classmethod.

Conclusion

AWS training with Classmethod has helped Infonet's IT team become more ready to embrace cloud usage. Hands-On Training has enhanced their AWS skills and understanding in a profound and practical way.

The knowledge and experience gained will be an important foundation for developing and expanding the company's cloud usage in the future, to deliver modern, secure, and highly stable services to enterprise customers.