Course Description
Course Overview
The AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional course is designed for individuals who want to enhance their skills in managing and automating the delivery and operation of applications on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) platform. This course provides in-depth knowledge of DevOps practices, tools, and methodologies for building scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant systems on AWS. Participants will learn how to design, implement, and manage continuous integration and deployment pipelines, as well as automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management using AWS services.
Prerequisites
To enroll in the AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional course, participants should have:
- Prior experience working in a DevOps role
- Strong understanding of AWS services and architecture
- Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language
- Experience with software development and deployment processes
- Familiarity with automation tools and practices
Methodology
The course follows a hands-on, practical approach to learning, combining instructor-led training, interactive discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on labs. Participants will engage in lectures, real-world examples, and interactive activities to understand the concepts and best practices of DevOps on AWS. They will also work on hands-on labs and projects to gain practical experience in designing and implementing DevOps solutions using AWS services.
Course Outline
Introduction to DevOps on AWS
Understanding DevOps principles, practices, and benefits
Overview of AWS DevOps services and tools
Integrating AWS services into DevOps workflows
Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) on AWS
Designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline
Automating application deployment with AWS CodeDeploy and AWS Elastic Beanstalk
Testing and validating applications using AWS CodeBuild and AWS CodeCommit
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration Management
Automating infrastructure provisioning with AWS CloudFormation
Managing and configuring AWS resources using AWS Systems Manager
Implementing configuration management with tools like AWS OpsWorks and Chef
Monitoring, Logging, and Performance Optimization
Monitoring application performance with AWS CloudWatch
Collecting and analyzing logs using AWS services
Implementing performance optimization strategies for AWS applications
High Availability and Fault Tolerance
Designing highly available and fault-tolerant systems on AWS
Implementing scalable and resilient architectures using AWS services
Disaster recovery planning and implementation with AWS
Security, Governance, and Compliance
Implementing security best practices for AWS applications
Managing access and permissions with AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards
Course Outcome
Upon completion of the AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional course, participants will:
- Possess advanced skills and knowledge in implementing and managing DevOps practices on AWS
- Be proficient in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and configuration management using AWS services
- Understand best practices for monitoring, logging, and performance optimization in AWS environments
- Be prepared to pass the AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional exam
- Have the skills to contribute to DevOps initiatives, architect and implement highly available and fault-tolerant systems, and optimize AWS applications
Labs
The course includes hands-on labs and exercises that provide participants with practical experience in implementing DevOps solutions on AWS. Participants will have access to AWS resources and tools to complete the labs, allowing them to practice designing and deploying CI/CD pipelines, automating infrastructure provisioning, and configuring AWS resources. The labs provide hands-on experience to reinforce the concepts covered in the course and build proficiency in AWS DevOps practices.
