Cloud Operations on AWS

Overview

Delivery method

Virtual classroom

Duration

3 days

Audience

Information Technology Specialists

Description

This course teaches systems operators and anyone performing cloud operations functions how to manage and operate automatable and repeatable deployments of networks and systems on AWS. You will learn about cloud operations functions, such as installing, configuring, automating, monitoring, securing, maintaining, and troubleshooting these services, networks, and systems. The course also covers specific AWS features, tools, and best practices related to these functions.

Learning Objectives

In this course, you will learn, particularly to:

• Identify the AWS services that support the different phases of Operational Excellence, an AWS Well-Architected Framework pillar.
• Manage access to AWS resources using AWS accounts and organizations and AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM).
• Maintain an inventory of in-use AWS resources by using AWS services, such as AWS Systems Manager, AWS CloudTrail, and AWS Config.
• Develop a resource deployment strategy using metadata tags, Amazon Machine Images (AMIs), and AWS Control Tower to deploy and maintain an AWS cloud environment.
• Automate resource deployment by using AWS services, such as AWS CloudFormation and AWS Service Catalog.
• Use AWS services to manage AWS resources through CloudOps lifecycle processes, such as deployments and patches.
• Configure a highly available cloud environment that uses AWS services, such as Amazon Route 53 and Elastic Load Balancing, to route traffic for optimal latency and performance in your AWS Cloud environment.
• ...And much more!

Target Audience

• System administrators and operators who are operating in the AWS Cloud.
• Informational technology workers who want to increase their cloud operations knowledge.

Prerequisite(s)

We recommend that attendees of this course have:

• Successfully completed the AWS Technical Essentials course.
• A background in software development or systems administration.
• Proficiency in maintaining operating systems at the command line, such as shell scripting in Linux environments or cmd/PowerShell in Windows.
• Basic knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP).

Notes

Course level: Intermediate

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Legacy course code: AWS-CO-SSC