AWS Solution Architect

About Course

Are you looking to master the skills needed to design and deploy robust and scalable applications on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud platform? Our comprehensive AWS Certified Solutions Architect course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and hands-on experience required to excel in the world of cloud architecture.

In this intensive course, you’ll delve into the intricacies of AWS services, architecture best practices, and industry-standard patterns to create highly available, fault-tolerant, and cost-effective solutions. Whether you’re a seasoned IT professional aiming to enhance your cloud expertise or a beginner seeking a solid foundation in cloud architecture, this course caters to all skill levels.

Course Highlights:

Fundamentals of AWS: Understand the core concepts of AWS services, regions, availability zones, and global infrastructure.
Architectural Design Principles: Learn how to design resilient and scalable architectures that meet specific business requirements and optimize performance.
Compute Services: Dive into Amazon EC2 instances, auto-scaling, and containerization with AWS Fargate.
Storage Solutions: Explore Amazon S3, EBS, EFS, and hybrid storage options for seamless data management.
Networking Essentials: Master Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) design, subnetting, security groups, and network access control.
Database Services: Gain insights into RDS, DynamoDB, Aurora, and data warehousing for efficient data storage and retrieval.
Security and Identity: Implement security best practices, identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and compliance.
Serverless Computing: Explore AWS Lambda and API Gateway for building event-driven, serverless applications.
Application Integration: Understand messaging services like Amazon SQS, SNS, and event-driven architectures using AWS EventBridge.
Monitoring and Optimization: Utilize AWS CloudWatch, Trusted Advisor, and cost management tools to monitor and optimize your solutions.
Migration and Deployment: Learn about application migration strategies and deployment methodologies using AWS Elastic Beanstalk and CodeDeploy.
Case Studies and Real-world Scenarios: Apply your knowledge through hands-on labs, case studies, and real-world projects, preparing you for the AWS Certified Solutions Architect exam.

Foundations of AWS
Architectural Design Principles
Compute Services: EC2, Auto-scaling, Fargate
Storage Solutions: S3, EBS, EFS
Networking Essentials: VPCs, Security Groups
Database Services: RDS, DynamoDB, Aurora
Security and Identity: IAM, Encryption
Serverless Computing: AWS Lambda, API Gateway
Application Integration: SQS, SNS, EventBridge
Monitoring and Optimization: CloudWatch, Trusted Advisor
Migration and Deployment: Elastic Beanstalk, CodeDeploy
Real-world Case Studies

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to AWS and Cloud Computing
Get acquainted with cloud computing and Amazon Web Services. Learn about the AWS global infrastructure, management tools, and the basics of the AWS Management Console and Command Line Interface (CLI).

Introduction to Cloud Computing

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Cloud Service Models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)

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Benefits and Challenges of Cloud Computing

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Overview of Amazon Web Services (AWS)

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AWS Global Infrastructure and Regions

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AWS Management Console and CLI Basics

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AWS Services Overview

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Module 2: Computing Services
Dive into Amazon EC2, exploring its instance types, storage options, and how to auto-scale and load balance applications for optimal performance and resilience.

Module 3: Storage and Content Delivery
Explore Amazon S3 for object storage, Amazon EBS for block storage, and understand content delivery using Amazon CloudFront and CDN services.

Module 4: Networking and Security
Discover Amazon VPC to create isolated networks, and delve into security aspects through security groups, IAM, and WAF for protecting your applications.

Module 5: Databases on AWS
Learn about Amazon RDS, DynamoDB, and Aurora databases, and explore strategies for database backup, replication, and high availability.

Module 6: Application Services
Master AWS Lambda for serverless computing, Amazon API Gateway for creating APIs, and Amazon SQS and SNS for messaging and event-driven architectures.

Module 7: Deployment and Management
Explore deployment options using AWS CloudFormation, Elastic Beanstalk, and AWS OpsWorks. Monitor and manage resources with Amazon CloudWatch and CloudTrail.

Module 8: High Availability and Disaster Recovery
Design for high availability using multi-AZ deployments, and develop disaster recovery strategies along with backup and restore mechanisms.

Module 9: Security and Compliance
Dive into data encryption, IAM best practices, and security measures to ensure compliance with AWS's security standards.

Module 10: Cost Optimization and Billing
Understand AWS pricing models, cost optimization strategies, and how to utilize tools like AWS Trusted Advisor for efficient resource usage.

Module 11: Case Studies and Architectural Best Practices
Analyze real-world case studies, explore scalability and performance considerations, and understand architectural best practices for designing robust cloud solutions.

Module 12: Exam Preparation and Practice
Prepare for the AWS Certified Solutions Architect exam with an overview of the exam, study strategies, practice quizzes, and tips for exam success.

About Course

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to AWS and Cloud Computing Get acquainted with cloud computing and Amazon Web Services. Learn about the AWS global infrastructure, management tools, and the basics of the AWS Management Console and Command Line Interface (CLI).

Introduction to Cloud Computing

Cloud Service Models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)

Benefits and Challenges of Cloud Computing

Overview of Amazon Web Services (AWS)

AWS Global Infrastructure and Regions

AWS Management Console and CLI Basics

AWS Services Overview

Module 2: Computing Services Dive into Amazon EC2, exploring its instance types, storage options, and how to auto-scale and load balance applications for optimal performance and resilience.

Introduction to Amazon EC2

EC2 Instance Types and Use Cases

Launching EC2 Instances

Amazon Machine Images (AMIs)

EC2 Storage Options: EBS and Instance Store

Auto Scaling Concepts and Configuration

Load Balancing Strategies and Elastic Load Balancing

Module 3: Storage and Content Delivery Explore Amazon S3 for object storage, Amazon EBS for block storage, and understand content delivery using Amazon CloudFront and CDN services.

Introduction to Amazon S3

S3 Buckets and Objects

S3 Storage Classes and Lifecycle Policies

Amazon EBS Overview and Use Cases

Introduction to Amazon Glacier

Content Delivery with Amazon CloudFront

CDN Best Practices and Configuration

Module 4: Networking and Security Discover Amazon VPC to create isolated networks, and delve into security aspects through security groups, IAM, and WAF for protecting your applications.

Introduction to Amazon VPC

VPC Components: Subnets, Route Tables, and Internet Gateways

Network ACLs and Security Groups

Identity and Access Management (IAM) Basics

IAM Users, Groups, and Policies

AWS Web Application Firewall (WAF)

Security Best Practices and Compliance

Module 5: Databases on AWS Learn about Amazon RDS, DynamoDB, and Aurora databases, and explore strategies for database backup, replication, and high availability.

Introduction to Amazon RDS

RDS Database Engines and Features

Amazon DynamoDB Overview

Amazon Aurora Introduction and Benefits

RDS and DynamoDB Backup and Recovery

Database Scaling and High Availability

Data Replication and Multi-AZ Deployments

Module 6: Application Services Master AWS Lambda for serverless computing, Amazon API Gateway for creating APIs, and Amazon SQS and SNS for messaging and event-driven architectures.

Introduction to AWS Lambda

Serverless Computing Concepts and Use Cases

Creating and Deploying Lambda Functions

Amazon API Gateway Overview

Creating RESTful APIs with API Gateway

Amazon SQS (Simple Queue Service)

Amazon SNS (Simple Notification Service) and Event-Driven Architectures

Module 7: Deployment and Management Explore deployment options using AWS CloudFormation, Elastic Beanstalk, and AWS OpsWorks. Monitor and manage resources with Amazon CloudWatch and CloudTrail.

Introduction to AWS CloudFormation

CloudFormation Templates and Stacks

Deploying Applications with Elastic Beanstalk

AWS OpsWorks for Configuration Management

Introduction to Amazon CloudWatch

Monitoring and Logging with CloudWatch

Tracking Events with Amazon CloudTrail

Module 8: High Availability and Disaster Recovery Design for high availability using multi-AZ deployments, and develop disaster recovery strategies along with backup and restore mechanisms.

Design Principles for High Availability

Load Balancing Strategies and Failover

Multi-AZ Deployments and Redundancy

Backup and Restore Strategies

Disaster Recovery Planning and Testing

Business Continuity in the Cloud

Module 9: Security and Compliance Dive into data encryption, IAM best practices, and security measures to ensure compliance with AWS's security standards.

Data Encryption and Key Management

Identity and Access Management (IAM) Best Practices

AWS Security Groups and Network Isolation

Compliance Frameworks and Shared Responsibility Model

AWS Services for Security and Compliance

Securing Data at Rest and in Transit

Module 10: Cost Optimization and Billing Understand AWS pricing models, cost optimization strategies, and how to utilize tools like AWS Trusted Advisor for efficient resource usage.

AWS Pricing Models and Cost Allocation

Cost Optimization Strategies and Best Practices

Using AWS Trusted Advisor for Cost Efficiency

Budgeting and Monitoring Costs

Resource Tagging and Cost Management

Understanding AWS Free Tier and Pricing Calculator