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. Migrating to the cloud is a critical step for modern organizations, and AWS provides a robust platform for this transition. This course guides you through every phase of migration, from planning and assessing readiness to performing and modernizing your workloads in AWS. You will learn key migration strategies such as Rehost, Replatform, Refactor, and Retain, and understand the tools AWS offers, like Migration Evaluator, Database Migration Service, and Application Discovery Service. With a focus on hands-on learning, you’ll explore how to set up AWS Landing Zones, use AWS Systems Manager, and leverage CloudWatch for post-migration monitoring. The course also covers automating large-scale migrations through AWS Migration Hub Orchestrator and Migration Factory. Ideal for IT professionals, cloud architects, and developers, this course requires no prior AWS experience but a basic understanding of cloud computing. By the end of the course, you will be equipped to plan, execute, and manage AWS migrations confidently, ensuring your organization’s smooth transition to the cloud.

Syllabus

Migration: Plan, Prepare, Perform

In this module, we will explore why organizations choose to migrate to AWS. You’ll gain insights into the strategic advantages and drivers that make AWS migration a compelling decision. This section sets the foundation for the course, preparing you to dive deeper into migration planning and execution.

Introduction: About Me

In this module, we will introduce the instructor’s background and experience, giving you an overview of what to expect throughout the course. You’ll also get a glimpse of the practical knowledge and insights that will be shared to help you succeed in your migration journey.

AWS Service and Tools Portfolio

In this module, we will review AWS’s migration services portfolio. You’ll be introduced to the array of tools available to simplify your migration process, ensuring that you understand how to leverage these services to maximize the success of your migration to AWS.

Assess Phase and Mobilize Phase

In this module, we will walk you through the first two phases of migration: assessment and mobilization. You’ll learn to assess the readiness of your current infrastructure and identify the tools and services that will guide your migration efforts. This section will also introduce migration planning tools to prioritize your applications for the move to AWS.

Migrate and Modernize Phase

In this module, we will explore the “Migrate and Modernize” phase. You’ll learn the 7 R strategies for migration and dive into specific techniques for application and database migration using AWS tools like Application Migration Service (MGN) and AWS Database Migration Service (DMS). This section will also help you understand how to optimize your existing systems for AWS.

Data Migration

In this module, we will cover the data migration strategies available with AWS. You’ll learn to handle different data transfer challenges using tools like AWS DataSync, AWS Storage Gateway, and AWS Snow Family. This section ensures that you can migrate your data efficiently while minimizing downtime.

Automating Large-Scale Migrations

In this module, we will explore how automation can address common challenges in large-scale migrations. You’ll learn about the Migration Factory approach, which industrializes migration, and how AWS Migration Hub Orchestrator streamlines complex workflows, making it easier to handle large migrations at scale.

Completion of Training

In this final module, we will wrap up the course by reviewing the key concepts covered and discussing how to apply your newfound knowledge in real-world AWS migration scenarios. You will also be prepared with actionable next steps for further enhancing your migration expertise.

Additional Learning: Amazon CloudWatch

In this module, we will introduce Amazon CloudWatch and its monitoring features. You will learn how to set up custom metrics, configure alarms, and use CloudWatch Logs to monitor and analyze the performance of your AWS environment.

Additional Learning: AWS Systems Manager

In this module, we will explore AWS Systems Manager and its capabilities for managing resources. You’ll learn how to connect to EC2 instances securely, automate patch management, and streamline your AWS operations for better efficiency.