This course teaches systems operators and anyone performing system operations functions how to install, configure, automate, monitor, secure, maintain and troubleshoot the services, networks, and systems on AWS necessary to support business applications.

PRICE

EUR 2,140.00 (excl VAT)

ABOUT THE COURSE

This 3 day course teaches systems operators and anyone performing system operations functions how to install, configure, automate, monitor, secure, maintain and troubleshoot the services, networks, and systems on AWS necessary to support business applications. The course also covers specific AWS features, tools, and best practices related to these functions.

LANGUAGE

The course will be taught in English.

THIS COURSE IS INTENDED FOR:

• System administrators and operators who are operating in the AWS Cloud
• Informational technology workers who want to increase their system operations knowledge.

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)

THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO TEACH YOU HOW TO:

• Recognize the AWS services that support the different phases of Operational Excellence, a WellArchitected Framework pillar.
• Manage access to AWS resources using AWS Accounts and Organizations and AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM).
• Maintain an inventory of in-use AWS resources using AWS services such as AWS Systems Manager, AWS CloudTrail, and AWS Config.
• Develop a resource deployment strategy utilizing metadata tags, Amazon Machine Images, and Control tower to deploy and maintain an AWS cloud environment.
• Automate resource deployment using AWS services such as AWS CloudFormation and AWS Service Catalog.
• Use AWS services to manage AWS resources through SysOps lifecycle processes such as deployments and patches.
• Configure a highly available cloud environment that leverages AWS services such as Amazon Route 53 and Elastic Load Balancing to route traffic for optimal latency and performance
• Configure AWS Auto Scaling and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud auto scaling to scale your cloud environment based on demand.
• Use Amazon CloudWatch and associated features such as alarms, dashboards, and widgets to monitor your cloud environment.
• Manage permissions and track activity in your cloud environment using AWS services such as AWS CloudTrail and AWS Config.
• Deploy your resources to an Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC), establish necessary connectivity to your Amazon VPC, and protect your resources from disruptions of service.
• State the purpose, benefits, and appropriate use cases for mountable storage in your AWS cloud environment.
• Explain the operational characteristics of object storage in the AWS cloud, including Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) and Amazon S3 Glacier.
• Build a comprehensive costing model to help gather, optimize, and predict your cloud costs using services such as AWS Cost Explorer and the AWS Cost & Usage Report.

AGENDA 

Day One

• Module 0: Course Overview
• Module 1: Introduction to System Operations on AWS
• Module 2: Access Management
• Module 3: System Discovery
• Module 4: Deploy and Update Resources
• Module 5: Automate Resource Deployment

Day Two

• Module 5: Manage Resources
• Module 7: Configure Highly Available Systems
• Module 8: Automate Scaling
• Module 9: Monitor and Maintain System Health
• Module 10: Data Security and System Auditing

Day Three

• Module 11: Operate Secure and Resilient Networks
• Module 12: Mountable Storage
• Module 13: Object Storage
• Module 14: Cost Reporting, Alerts, and Optimization
• Module 15: Course Summary

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

You must bring your own laptop device to class in order to run hands-on labs. You are required to bring a device that meets the following requirements:

• A notebook computer with Wi-Fi
• Administrator access to the computer (if Windows, optional)
• Chrome or Firefox (Internet Explorer will not work)

CANCELLATION & PAYMENT POLICY

All prices are net prices. VAT will be added to the price. You have the right to cancel your registration free of charge up until 15 days prior to the event. Nordcloud holds the right to cancel the event 14 days prior to the event, in which case all paid seats will be refunded. A final event confirmation message will be sent to all registrants 14 days prior to the event. No refunds will be paid after the final event confirmation message has been sent. In case the event is cancelled a cancellation message will be sent