AWS DevOps and Automation (Advanced)
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Category: Cloud & Devops - AWS
Duration: 60 Hrs.
This course is for experienced professionals and focuses on the principles of DevOps and automation on the AWS platform. It covers the tools and best practices for continuous integration, continuous delivery (CI/CD), and infrastructure as code, preparing you for the AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional certification.
Course Modules
Description:
- Understand DevOps culture, principles, and lifecycle
- Explore AWS DevOps tools: CodeCommit, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, CodePipeline
Skills Learned:
- Map DevOps stages to AWS services
- Identify automation opportunities across development and operations
- Evaluate toolchain integration strategies
Description:
- Set up Git repositories using AWS CodeCommit
- Manage branches, commits, and access controls
Skills Learned:
- Create and manage secure Git repositories
- Implement branching strategies and access policies
- Integrate CodeCommit with CI/CD pipelines
Description:
- Automate build processes using AWS CodeBuild
- Configure buildspec files and environment variables
Skills Learned:
- Create build projects with custom environments
- Use buildspec.yml for scripting and automation
- Integrate testing and linting into CI workflows
Description:
- Deploy applications to EC2, Lambda, and on-prem servers
- Use deployment groups, hooks, and rollback strategies
Skills Learned:
- Configure deployment strategies (in-place, blue/green)
- Automate rollback and error handling
- Monitor deployment status and logs
Description:
- Build end-to-end pipelines integrating CodeCommit, CodeBuild, and CodeDeploy
- Add manual approvals and custom actions
Skills Learned:
- Design multi-stage pipelines with triggers
- Implement approval gates and notifications
- Troubleshoot pipeline execution and failures
Description:
- Define and deploy infrastructure using YAML/JSON templates
- Use nested stacks, parameters, and mappings
Skills Learned:
- Write reusable CloudFormation templates
- Automate provisioning of EC2, VPCs, IAM roles, etc.
- Implement change sets and stack policies
Description:
- Use Systems Manager for patching, automation, and parameter storage
- Explore Session Manager, Run Command, and State Manager
Skills Learned:
- Automate configuration tasks across EC2 instances
- Securely store and retrieve parameters and secrets
- Monitor compliance and patch statu
Description:
- Build and deploy containerized apps using Elastic Container Service
- Manage container images with Elastic Container Registry
Skills Learned:
- Create task definitions and services in ECS
- Push/pull images to/from ECR
- Integrate containers into CI/CD pipelines
Description:
- Set up dashboards, alarms, and log groups
- Trace application performance with AWS X-Ray
Skills Learned:
- Monitor metrics and logs across services
- Set up alerts and anomaly detection
- Visualize request traces and latency bottlenecks
Description:
- Automate security checks using Config, GuardDuty, and Inspector
- Enforce compliance with remediation workflows
Skills Learned:
- Set up security baselines and automated audits
- Respond to threats using automated actions
- Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines
Description:
- Analyze cost impact of automation and pipelines
- Use Trusted Advisor and Cost Explorer
Skills Learned:
- Identify cost-saving opportunities in build/deploy cycles
- Implement budget alerts and usage tracking
- Optimize resource provisioning and retention
Description:
- Design and deploy a complete CI/CD pipeline for a sample web app
- Use CloudFormation, CodePipeline, and Systems Manager
Skills Learned:
- Apply all learned tools in a cohesive workflow
- Document architecture and automation logic
- Present and peer-review pipeline design