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Systems Operations on AWS

This course is designed to teach those in a systems administrator or Development Operations (DevOps) role how to create automatable and repeatable deployments of networks and systems on the AWS platform. The course covers the specific AWS features and tools related to configuration and deployment, in addition to best practices for configuring and deploying systems.

In this course, you will learn how to:

  • Understand the AWS infrastructures as it related to system operations such as the global infrastructure, core services and account security
  • Use the AWS Command Line Interface, and understand additional administration and development tools
  • Manage, secure, and scale compute instances on AWS
  • Identify container services and services available for serverless computing
  • Build virtual private networks with Amazon VPC
  • Configure and manage storage options utilizing the storage services offered with AWS
  • Monitor the health of your infrastructure with services such as Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudTrail and AWS Config
  • Manage resource consumption in an AWS account using tags, Amazon CloudWatch, and AWS Trusted Advisor
  • Create and configure automated and repeatable deployments with tools such as AMIs and AWS CloudFormation

Who Should Attend?

This course is intended for systems administrators and developers, especially those in DevOps roles. 

Prerequisites

We recommend that attendees of this course have the following prerequisites:

  • Successfully completed the AWS Technical Essentials course
  • Background in either software development or systems administration
  • Proficiency in maintaining operating systems at the command line, such as shell scripting in Linux environments or cmd/PowerShell in Windows
  • Basic knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP)

Delivery Method

This course is delivered through [a mix of]:

  • Classroom training
  • Hands-on labs
  • Virtual classroom training

Hands-On Activity

This course allows you to test new skills and apply knowledge to your working environment through a variety of practical exercises.

Contact our Client Support team to learn about guaranteed to run dates for this class. 

Course Outline

Day One

  • Understanding Systems Operations on AWS
  • Tooling and Automation
  • Computing (Servers)
  • Computing (Scaling and Name Resolution)

Day Two

  • Computing (Serverless and Containers)
  • Computing (Database Services)
  • Networking
  • Storing and Archiving

Day Three

  • Monitoring and Security
  • Managing Resource Consumption
  • Creating Automated and Repeatable Deployments
Class Daily Schedule
Day 1: 9:30am-5:30pm ET/6:30am-2:30pm PT
Day 2: 9:30am-5:30pm ET/6:30am-2:30pm PT
Day 3: 9:30am-5:30pm ET/6:30am-2:30pm PT
 
Training Course Fee Includes
  • Easy course access: Attend training right from your computer. Easy and quick access fits today’s working style and eliminates expensive travel and long days in the classroom.
  • Live, expert instruction: Instructors are sought-after practitioners, highly-experienced in the industry who deliver a professional learning experience in real-time.
  • Rich virtual learning environment: A variety of tools are built in to the learning platform to engage learners through dynamic delivery and to facilitate a multi-directional flow of information.
  • Hands-on exercises: An essential component to any learning experience is applying what you have learned. Using the latest technology, your instructor can provide hands-on exercises, group activities, and breakout sessions.
  • Real-time communication: Communicate real-time directly with the instructor. Ask questions, provide comments, and participate in the class discussions.