Course description

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. The course also covers specific AWS features, tools, and best practices related to these functions.

Course level: Intermediate

Duration 3 days

Activities

This course includes instructor presentation, hands-on labs, demonstrations, and group knowledge checks.

Intended audience

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

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)

Course Outline

• Module 1: Introduction to System Operations on AWS
• Module 2a: Access Management
• Module 2b: System Discovery
• Module 3: Deploy and Update Resources
• Module 4: Automate Resource Deployment
• Module 5: Manage Resources
• Module 6a: Configure Highly Available Systems
• Module 6b: Automate Scaling
• Module 7: Monitor and Maintain System Health
• Module 8: Data Security and System Auditing
• Module 9: Operate Secure and Resilient Networks
• Module 10a: Mountable Storage
• Module 10b: Object Storage
• Module 11: Cost Reporting, Alerts, and Optimization