Master in Devops over Cloud using AWS

Course description

• Developers transitioning to a DevOps role.
• System administrators looking to integrate DevOps practices.
• IT professionals wanting to specialize in AWS cloud development and deployment.
• Anyone interested in streamlining software delivery using AWS.

AWS DevOps Course Syllabus

• Introduction to DevOps
  • Understanding DevOps Principles
  • Market Demand for DevOps Engineer Skills
  • DevOps Delivery Pipeline Overview
  • DevOps Market Trends
  • Technical Challenges and Strategies in DevOps

• DevOps on Cloud
  • Server Operating System Types
  • Fundamentals of Cloud Computing
  • Cloud and Virtualization Architecture
  • Cloud Deployment Architecture
  • Overview of Cloud Service Providers
  • Importance of Cloud-based DevOps
  • Introduction to Amazon Web Services (AWS)

• AWS Fundamentals:
  • Overview of Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • AWS global infrastructure and services
  • AWS Management Console and CLI

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with AWS CloudFormation:
  • Introduction to Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
  • CloudFormation templates and stacks
  • Creating and managing AWS resources using CloudFormation
  • Automation of infrastructure deployment

• GIT – A Version Controlling Tool
  • Version Control Basics
  • Git Command Line Interface (CLI)
  • Essentials of Git in Industry
  • Setting up Git and Using Commands
  • Recording Repository Changes
  • Tracking and Managing Files
  • Branching, Merging, and Resolving Conflicts
  • Managing Remote Repositories

• Continuous Integration with AWS Code Pipeline
  • Overview of CI/CD pipelines
  • Setting up CI/CD workflows with AWS Code Pipeline
  • Source code integration and automated testing
  • Deployment automation using Code Pipeline

• Automated Testing with AWS Code Build
  • Introduction to automated testing
  • Configuring AWS Code Build for automated testing
  • Integration with testing frameworks
  • Test reporting and analysis

• Jenkins
  • Continuous Integration Concepts
  • Jenkins Architecture and Setup
  • User Management in Jenkins
  • Maven Project Build Process
  • Jenkins Pipeline and Job Creation
  • Integrating Git with Jenkins
  • Jenkins Slave Nodes and Delivery Pipeline
  • Jenkins Plugin Management

• Docker
  • Introduction to Docker Technology
  • Docker Containers and Images
  • Container Lifecycle Management
  • Customizing Docker Images
  • Docker Networking and Compose
  • Docker Swarm Overview

• Kubernetes
  • Kubernetes Overview and Architecture
  • Cluster Setup and Management
  • Deployments, Services, and Networking
  • Persistent Volumes and Claims
  • Pod Design and Management
  • Labels, Selectors, and Schedulers

• Containerization with AWS ECS and EKS
  • Introduction to AWS Elastic Container Service (ECS) and Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS)
  • Deploying and managing containers on ECS and EKS
  • Container orchestration and scaling

• Ansible
  • Introduction to Ansible Configuration Management
  • Ansible Architecture and Components
  • Managing Hosts and Variables
  • Ansible Modules and Adhoc Commands
  • Playbook Creation and Writing Techniques
  • Handlers, Variables, and YAML Scripting
  • Using Source Control with Ansible Deployment

• Infrastructure Monitoring and Logging
  • Monitoring AWS infrastructure using Amazon CloudWatch
  • Setting up CloudWatch alarms and notifications
  • Logging and analysis with AWS CloudTrail and AWS Config
  • Application performance monitoring (APM) tools
• Security and Compliance
  • AWS security best practices
  • Identity and Access Management (IAM) in AWS
  • Encryption and key management
  • Compliance and governance tools in AWS

Course Outcomes for Master in DevOps over Cloud using AWS

By the end of the “Master in DevOps over Cloud using AWS” course, participants will:

1. Proficiently Implement AWS DevOps Practices:
   • Gain hands-on experience with AWS services, mastering the art of automating infrastructure provisioning, deployment, and management.
   • Effectively utilize AWS CloudFormation for Infrastructure as Code (IaC), enabling automated, repeatable, and consistent deployments.
2. Streamline Software Delivery with CI/CD:
   • Develop and manage continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines using AWS CodePipeline and Jenkins.
   • Implement automated testing and deployment strategies to ensure high-quality software delivery.
3. Master Containerization and Orchestration:
   • Acquire expertise in Docker for container management and Kubernetes for orchestration, including deployment on AWS ECS and EKS.
   • Understand and implement container lifecycle management, networking, and scaling on AWS.
4. Enhance Configuration Management and Automation:
   • Use Ansible for configuration management, managing hosts, and automating tasks with playbooks and modules.
   • Integrate source control with Ansible for streamlined deployments.
5. Optimize Infrastructure Monitoring and Security:
   • Monitor AWS infrastructure using Amazon CloudWatch, set up alarms, and analyze logs with AWS CloudTrail and AWS Config.
   • Apply AWS security best practices, including IAM, encryption, and compliance management.
6. Become a Skilled DevOps Engineer in the Cloud:
   • Understand the principles and practices of DevOps in a cloud environment, particularly with AWS.
   • Be well-prepared to take on DevOps roles that require AWS expertise, making significant contributions to cloud-based software development and operations teams.

Foundational Knowledge

1. Basic IT and Cloud Computing Understanding:
   • Prerequisite Skills:
     • Familiarity with fundamental IT concepts such as networking, operating systems, and basic scripting.
     • Understanding of cloud computing basics, including the differences between on-premises and cloud environments.
   • Why It’s Needed:
     • This knowledge provides the foundation for understanding how DevOps practices integrate with cloud environments like AWS.
2. Linux Command Line Proficiency:
   • Prerequisite Skills:
     • Comfort with using the Linux command line, including basic commands for file management, system monitoring, and networking.
   • Why It’s Needed:
     • Most DevOps tools and cloud environments, including AWS, heavily rely on Linux. Proficiency in Linux is crucial for managing infrastructure and deploying applications.
3. Basic Scripting Skills (Bash/Python):
   • Prerequisite Skills:
     • Ability to write basic scripts in Bash or Python to automate repetitive tasks.
   • Why It’s Needed:
     • Scripting is essential for automation, a key aspect of DevOps. It helps in creating custom solutions for infrastructure management and deployment processes.