Advanced AWS Deployment, Databases & Optimization

Overview

This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. In this course, you'll explore advanced AWS deployment strategies, including Lambda, API Gateway, Kinesis, and CloudFront. You will also dive deep into database design, focusing on relational, NoSQL, and high-availability solutions like DynamoDB, Aurora, and Redshift. You'll gain a solid understanding of AWS services such as CloudFormation, CloudWatch, and Trusted Advisor to automate deployments, monitor infrastructure, and ensure operational excellence. Learn how to use AWS Cost Explorer to optimize spending while maintaining high performance and security. This course is perfect for experienced cloud architects and IT professionals aiming to enhance their AWS skills and optimize cloud infrastructure. By the end of the course, you will be able to deploy applications, design high-availability databases, optimize AWS costs, and implement advanced AWS services for performance and security.

Syllabus

Solutions Architect Chapter 11 - AWS Application Deployment

In this module, we will explore a broad range of AWS application and deployment services, including Lambda, API Gateway, Kinesis, and CloudFront, while diving into key tools like AWS Amplify and AppSync that streamline web and mobile app development in the cloud.

Solutions Architect Chapter 12 - AWS Database Design

In this module, we will cover the essentials of AWS database design, including various database types, the fundamentals of relational databases, and how to architect high-availability, scalable, and secure database solutions using AWS services like Aurora and DynamoDB.

Solutions Architect Chapter 13 - Database Deployment

In this module, we will walk through the practical aspects of deploying databases in AWS, including creating and managing DynamoDB tables, backing up data, restoring databases after failure, and setting up monitoring for your RDS environments.

Solutions Architect Chapter 14 - Additional AWS Services

In this module, we will dive into several additional AWS services such as ElastiCache for improved database performance, AWS Transit Gateway for VPC connectivity, and AWS Backup for centralized data protection, while exploring media services and security features that AWS offers.

Solutions Architect Chapter 15 - Operational Excellence with AWS

In this module, we will focus on designing for operational excellence within AWS, covering key areas such as resiliency, performance, security, and cost optimization. Using a practical scenario, we will guide you through implementing these concepts to ensure robust and efficient cloud architectures.