|| What will I learn?

  • Understand operational tasks and best practices for managing AWS cloud environments.
  • Deploy, manage, and monitor AWS infrastructure using automation tools and techniques.
  • Implement security measures and compliance standards in AWS environments.
  • Configure and manage AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, and VPC.
  • Monitor performance, availability, and cost optimization of AWS resources.
  • Troubleshoot common issues and incidents in AWS environments.

|| What will I learn?

  • Understand operational tasks and best practices for managing AWS cloud environments.
  • Deploy, manage, and monitor AWS infrastructure using automation tools and techniques.
  • Implement security measures and compliance standards in AWS environments.
  • Configure and manage AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, and VPC.
  • Monitor performance, availability, and cost optimization of AWS resources.
  • Troubleshoot common issues and incidents in AWS environments.

|| Requirements

  • Proficiency in AWS services and cloud architecture concepts
  • Experience deploying and managing AWS cloud environments

|| Requirements

  • Proficiency in AWS services and cloud architecture concepts
  • Experience deploying and managing AWS cloud environments

    • AWS Cloud Overview
    • Introduction to AWS Cloud computing concepts, services, and benefits.
    • Overview of AWS global infrastructure, including Regions, Availability Zones, and Edge Locations.
    • Compute Services
    • Deep dive into Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) and its various instance types, AMIs (Amazon Machine Images), and purchasing options.
    • Auto Scaling concepts and configuration for scaling EC2 instances based on demand.
    • Elastic Load Balancing for distributing incoming traffic across multiple EC2 instances.
    • Storage Services
    • Understanding Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service) features, including object storage, bucket policies, and versioning.
    • Overview of Amazon EBS (Elastic Block Store) and its use cases for block-level storage.
    • Managing storage costs and optimizing performance using storage classes and lifecycle policies.
    • Networking Services
    • Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) configuration, including subnets, route tables, and internet gateways.
    • VPC peering and VPN connections for connecting VPCs and extending on-premises networks.
    • Network Access Control Lists (NACLs) and Security Groups for controlling inbound and outbound traffic.
    • Database Services
    • Introduction to Amazon RDS (Relational Database Service) for managed relational databases.
    • Deploying and managing Amazon Aurora, Amazon DynamoDB, and other NoSQL databases.
    • Backup and restore strategies for RDS instances and databases.
    • Monitoring and Management Tools
    • Overview of AWS CloudWatch for monitoring AWS resources and applications.
    • CloudWatch alarms and metrics for setting up automated notifications and alerts.
    • AWS Config for assessing, auditing, and evaluating AWS resource configurations.
    • Identity and Access Management (IAM)
    • Implementing IAM users, groups, roles, and policies for controlling access to AWS resources.
    • Best practices for least privilege access, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and IAM best practices.
    • Integrating IAM with other AWS services for secure access management.
    • Automation and Deployment
    • Introduction to AWS CloudFormation for infrastructure as code (IaC) and automated resource provisioning.
    • Using AWS Systems Manager for automation, patch management, and configuration management.
    • Deployment strategies, including blue/green deployments and rolling deployments.
    • Security and Compliance
    • Implementing encryption for data at rest and data in transit using AWS Key Management Service (KMS) and SSL/TLS.
    • AWS CloudTrail for logging API calls and monitoring AWS account activity.
    • Security best practices, compliance frameworks, and auditing for AWS environments.
    • Backup and Disaster Recovery
    • Setting up automated backups and snapshots for critical resources.
    • Implementing disaster recovery strategies using AWS services like Amazon S3, AWS Backup, and AWS Disaster Recovery.
    • Troubleshooting and Optimization
    • Troubleshooting common issues related to AWS services and configurations.
    • Performance optimization techniques for improving the efficiency and reliability of AWS environments.
    • Monitoring and analyzing resource utilization to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement.

    • EC2 Instances
    • Launch EC2 instances with different instance types, operating systems, and configurations.
    • Configure instance metadata, user data, and IAM roles for EC2 instances.
    • Implement Auto Scaling policies and launch configurations for scaling EC2 instances based on demand.
    • Storage Services
    • Create and configure Amazon S3 buckets with different storage classes and access control settings.
    • Set up lifecycle policies to automate object transitions and expiration in S3 buckets.
    • Configure versioning and cross-region replication for S3 buckets.
    • Networking
    • Set up custom VPCs with public and private subnets, route tables, and internet gateways.
    • Configure VPC peering connections and VPN connections to connect VPCs and on-premises networks.
    • Implement Network Access Control Lists (NACLs) and Security Groups to control traffic flow.
    • Databases
    • Deploy and manage Amazon RDS database instances with different database engines (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).
    • Configure backups, snapshots, and automated backups for RDS instances.
    • Monitor RDS performance metrics and scale database resources based on demand.
    • Monitoring and Management
    • Set up CloudWatch alarms to monitor CPU utilization, disk I/O, and other metrics for EC2 instances and RDS databases.
    • Configure CloudWatch Events and Rules to trigger automated actions in response to specific events.
    • Use AWS Systems Manager to automate patch management, inventory collection, and configuration management tasks.
    • Identity and Access Management (IAM)
    • Create IAM users, groups, roles, and policies with granular permissions.
    • Implement IAM best practices, such as using IAM roles for EC2 instances and enabling multi-factor authentication (MFA).
    • Integrate IAM with other AWS services for secure access management.
    • Automation and Deployment
    • Use AWS CloudFormation templates to provision and manage AWS resources as code.
    • Create and manage AWS OpsWorks stacks for application deployment and configuration management.
    • Implement blue/green deployments and rolling deployments using AWS CodeDeploy.
    • Security and Compliance
    • Implement encryption for data at rest using AWS Key Management Service (KMS) and AWS Certificate Manager (ACM).
    • Configure AWS Config rules to assess resource configurations and compliance with security best practices.
    • Set up AWS CloudTrail for logging API calls and monitoring AWS account activity.
    • Backup and Disaster Recovery
    • Configure automated backups and snapshots for EC2 instances, RDS databases, and EBS volumes.
    • Implement disaster recovery strategies using AWS Backup, AWS Storage Gateway, and AWS Disaster Recovery.
    • Troubleshooting and Optimization
    • Troubleshoot common issues related to EC2 instances, RDS databases, and network connectivity.
    • Optimize resource utilization and performance using AWS Trusted Advisor recommendations.
    • Monitor AWS costs and usage using AWS Cost Explorer and implement cost optimization strategies.

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|| Frequently asked question

The AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate course is designed to prepare individuals for the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate certification exam. It focuses on the technical expertise required to deploy, manage, and operate scalable, fault-tolerant, and secure AWS systems.

Candidates should have basic knowledge of AWS services and systems administration concepts. It's recommended to have achieved the AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate or AWS Certified Developer - Associate certification before attempting the SysOps Administrator - Associate certification.

Yes, the course often includes hands-on labs, workshops, and practical exercises to reinforce theoretical concepts and provide real-world experience with deploying, managing, and troubleshooting AWS systems.

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

The AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate certification validates skills in deploying, managing, and operating AWS systems, enhancing career opportunities for professionals in roles such as system administrator, cloud administrator, operations engineer, or technical lead. Additionally, the comprehensive curriculum of the course prepares students for further education or specialization in advanced AWS certifications or systems administration methodologies.

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