Advanced AWS Infrastructure & Cost Management

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12 hours 5 minutes
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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. This comprehensive course explores advanced AWS infrastructure services and cost management techniques. It is designed to help professionals optimize their AWS resources for both performance and cost efficiency. You’ll gain practical skills in managing specialized infrastructure like AWS Local Zones, Wavelength, and Outposts, as well as learn cost optimization strategies using tools like AWS Cost Explorer, Pricing Calculator, and AWS Budgets. This course also covers advanced storage, networking, and compute solutions, ensuring you're equipped with all the necessary tools for a successful AWS environment. The course begins by exploring specialized infrastructure solutions, with in-depth coverage of AWS services like Local Zones and Wavelength, providing learners with the knowledge to support edge and hybrid cloud deployments. You’ll also delve into billing and cost management tools, learning how to forecast, monitor, and optimize your AWS spending. As you progress, the course introduces critical aspects of compute, storage, and networking in AWS, covering key features like Amazon FSx, AWS Transit Gateway, and Amazon Route 53 for efficient resource management. This course is ideal for cloud architects, engineers, and anyone working with AWS at an advanced level. It assumes prior knowledge of AWS services and cloud infrastructure concepts. The course is suitable for professionals seeking to deepen their expertise in AWS cost management and advanced infrastructure configurations. By the end of the course, you will be able to analyze and optimize AWS costs, manage specialized infrastructure deployments, optimize AWS compute and storage solutions, and integrate advanced networking features like AWS Transit Gateway and Route 53.

Syllabus

Specialized Infrastructure

In this module, we will dive into AWS’s specialized infrastructure offerings, including AWS Local Zones, Wavelength, Outposts, and VMware Cloud on AWS. You'll learn how these services bring cloud computing closer to end-users, enhancing application performance and facilitating hybrid cloud adoption. By the end of this section, you'll have a clear understanding of how to leverage these services for various use cases.

Billing and Cost Management

In this module, we will explore the various tools and strategies available for managing and optimizing AWS costs. From understanding cost drivers and using the AWS Pricing Calculator to setting budgets and analyzing usage with Cost Explorer, we will guide you through managing your AWS expenses. You'll also learn how to use AWS’s advanced tools, like the Cost Optimization Hub and the CUDOS Dashboard, to track and reduce costs while leveraging the AWS Marketplace for additional savings opportunities.

Compute in AWS - Part 2

In this module, we will focus on advanced compute concepts in AWS, covering strategies for optimizing EC2 instance placement and dedicated tenancy. You’ll learn how to use placement groups to minimize latency, and how to manage dedicated tenancy to meet specific compliance needs. We’ll also explore lifecycle hooks for Auto Scaling groups and dive into Amazon DLM to automate EBS snapshot and AMI management, helping you streamline your cloud infrastructure management.

Storage in Cloud - Part 2

In this module, we will dive deep into AWS’s diverse storage solutions, from Amazon EFS for scalable file storage to Amazon FSx for high-performance workloads. You will also learn how to accelerate data transfers with S3 Transfer Acceleration, optimize data retrieval with S3 Select, and automate S3 operations with Batch Operations. Additionally, we’ll cover key backup strategies with AWS Backup, enabling secure and efficient data management across AWS services, ensuring both data protection and disaster recovery.

Networking in AWS - Part 2

In this module, we will dive into advanced networking features in AWS, focusing on services like AWS Transit Gateway and AWS Global Accelerator. You’ll learn how to optimize network traffic management, improve application performance globally, and enhance security. Additionally, we’ll explore tools like VPC Flow Logs and Traffic Mirroring for deep network observability, and guide you through troubleshooting connectivity issues with AWS Reachability Analyzer, ensuring your network operates efficiently and securely.

Amazon Route 53

In this module, we will introduce Amazon Route 53, AWS's powerful DNS service, and explore how to configure it for optimal traffic routing and resource availability. You’ll learn how to apply different routing policies, such as latency and failover, and understand when to use CNAME versus Alias records for domain resolution. By the end of this section, you’ll have a solid grasp of how to manage DNS and improve your application's performance and availability with Route 53.

Additional Resources

In this module, we will provide a curated set of additional resources to help you further enhance your understanding of AWS services. From official documentation and tutorials to community forums, you'll discover valuable tools and platforms that will support your ongoing AWS learning journey. Whether you're seeking deeper insights or looking for solutions to specific challenges, these resources will keep you informed and connected to the AWS community.