|| What will I learn?

  • Understand architectural design principles and methodologies for building cloud solutions.
  • Design and deploy highly available, fault-tolerant, and scalable architectures on AWS.
  • Implement security measures and compliance standards in AWS environments.
  • Optimize AWS infrastructure for performance, cost, and scalability.
  • Design and manage hybrid architectures for seamless integration with on-premises environments.
  • Implement migration strategies for migrating applications and workloads to AWS.

|| What will I learn?

  • Understand architectural design principles and methodologies for building cloud solutions.
  • Design and deploy highly available, fault-tolerant, and scalable architectures on AWS.
  • Implement security measures and compliance standards in AWS environments.
  • Optimize AWS infrastructure for performance, cost, and scalability.
  • Design and manage hybrid architectures for seamless integration with on-premises environments.
  • Implement migration strategies for migrating applications and workloads to AWS.

|| Requirements

  • Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts and services.
  • Experience with architectural design principles and best practices

|| Requirements

  • Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts and services.
  • Experience with architectural design principles and best practices

    • Introduction to AWS
    • Overview of AWS services and its global infrastructure
    • Understanding the AWS Shared Responsibility Model
    • Overview of AWS Free Tier and AWS Billing


    • Identity and Access Management (IAM)
    • Managing IAM users, groups, and roles
    • Configuring permissions and access policies
    • Best practices for IAM security


    • Compute Services
    • Overview of Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud)
    • Launching and managing EC2 instances
    • Understanding EC2 instance types, pricing, and purchasing options
    • Auto Scaling and Load Balancing concepts and configurations


    • Storage Services
    • Introduction to Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service)
    • Managing S3 buckets, objects, and permissions
    • Understanding S3 storage classes and lifecycle policies
    • Overview of Amazon EBS (Elastic Block Store) and Amazon EFS (Elastic File System)


    • Networking Services
    • Configuring Amazon VPC (Virtual Private Cloud)
    • Understanding VPC components: subnets, route tables, internet gateways, NAT gateways, etc.
    • VPC Peering and VPN connections
    • Overview of AWS Direct Connect


    • Database Services
    • Introduction to Amazon RDS (Relational Database Service)
    • Launching and managing RDS database instances
    • Understanding RDS Multi-AZ deployments and Read Replicas
    • Overview of Amazon DynamoDB and Amazon Aurora


    • Security and Compliance
    • Configuring network security using Security Groups and NACLs
    • Data encryption using AWS KMS (Key Management Service)
    • Overview of AWS Security Hub, AWS Inspector, and AWS Config


    • Monitoring and Logging
    • Overview of Amazon CloudWatch
    • Monitoring EC2 instances, EBS volumes, and other AWS resources
    • Setting up CloudWatch alarms and notifications
    • Introduction to AWS CloudTrail and AWS Config for audit logging and compliance


    • High Availability and Disaster Recovery:
    • Designing fault-tolerant and highly available architectures
    • Implementing multi-region redundancy and failover strategies
    • Backup and restore options for AWS services


    • Scalability and Performance Optimization
    • Designing scalable and performant architectures
    • Implementing caching and content delivery using Amazon CloudFront
    • Overview of AWS Lambda and AWS Elastic Beanstalk for serverless and managed services


    • Deployment and Management Tools
    • Overview of AWS CloudFormation for infrastructure as code (IaC)
    • Introduction to AWS CLI (Command Line Interface) and AWS SDKs (Software Development Kits)
    • Understanding AWS Elastic Beanstalk and AWS OpsWorks for application deployment and management


    • Case Studies and Best Practices
    • Real-world use cases and architectural patterns
    • Best practices for designing and deploying applications on AWS
    • Review of sample questions and exam preparation tips

    • Creating and Configuring EC2 Instances
    • Launch EC2 instances using different instance types and Amazon Machine Images (AMIs).
    • Configure security groups, key pairs, and IAM roles for EC2 instances.
    • Access EC2 instances using SSH/RDP and perform basic system administration tasks.


    • Working with Amazon S3
    • Create S3 buckets and upload objects using the AWS Management Console and AWS CLI.
    • Configure bucket policies and access control using IAM permissions.
    • Enable versioning and lifecycle policies for S3 objects.


    • Configuring VPC Networking
    • Create custom VPCs with multiple subnets, route tables, and internet gateways.
    • Configure VPC peering and VPN connections between VPCs.
    • Implement network ACLs and security groups to control traffic flow.


    • Implementing High Availability and Fault Tolerance
    • Configure EC2 Auto Scaling groups to automatically scale instances based on demand.
    • Set up Elastic Load Balancers (ELB) to distribute traffic across multiple instances.
    • Configure Multi-AZ deployments for RDS instances to achieve high availability.


    • Database Deployment and Management
    • Deploy RDS database instances (MySQL, PostgreSQL, or other engines) using the AWS Management Console.
    • Configure database backups, snapshots, and automated backups retention policies.
    • Create read replicas for RDS instances to offload read traffic.


    • Implementing Security Best Practices
    • Configure IAM policies and roles with least privilege access for users and applications.
    • Enable encryption at rest and in transit for S3 buckets, EBS volumes, and RDS databases.
    • Implement AWS WAF and AWS Shield for DDoS protection and web application firewall.


    • Monitoring and Logging
    • Set up Amazon CloudWatch alarms to monitor EC2 instances, RDS databases, and other AWS resources.
    • Create custom metrics and dashboards in CloudWatch for performance monitoring.
    • Configure CloudTrail for logging API calls and use AWS Config for resource inventory and compliance.


    • Scalability and Performance Optimization
    • Configure Amazon CloudFront distributions for content delivery and caching.
    • Use AWS Lambda for serverless computing and trigger functions based on events.
    • Optimize performance using Amazon Route 53 for DNS routing and latency-based routing.


    • Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
    • Create AWS CloudFormation templates to provision and manage AWS resources.
    • Use AWS CLI or SDKs to automate resource deployment and configuration.
    • Validate and troubleshoot CloudFormation stacks and rollback changes if necessary.


    • Architectural Design and Optimization
    • Design and implement scalable, cost-effective architectures based on AWS best practices.
    • Optimize costs by analyzing usage patterns and leveraging AWS pricing models (e.g., Reserved Instances, Spot Instances).
    • Perform architectural reviews and recommend improvements for security, reliability, and performance.

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|| Frequently asked question

The AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate course is designed to prepare individuals for the AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate certification exam. It covers foundational AWS services, architectural principles, and best practices for designing and deploying scalable and cost-effective solutions on AWS.

Yes, the course often includes hands-on labs, workshops, and practical exercises to reinforce theoretical concepts and provide real-world experience with designing and implementing solutions on AWS.

Completion of the course does not automatically grant certification. Candidates must pass the AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate certification exam to earn the certification credential.

The AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate certification validates skills in designing and deploying scalable and cost-effective solutions on AWS, enhancing career opportunities for professionals in roles such as solutions architect, cloud architect, technical lead, or enterprise architect. Additionally, the comprehensive curriculum of the course prepares students for further education or specialization in advanced AWS certifications or cloud architecture methodologies.

Yes, most AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate courses provide instructor support through live sessions, office hours, forums, and email to assist students with questions, clarify concepts, and provide guidance.

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