AWS DevOps Engineer (DOP-C02) Course Overview:The AWS

The AWS DevOps Engineer (DOP-C02) course provides comprehensive training on designing and implementing DevOps practices using AWS services. It covers continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD), infrastructure as code (IaC), monitoring, and automation to streamline development processes and improve collaboration between development and operations teams. The course is designed to prepare you for the AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional (DOP-C02) exam.

 Target Audience:

- DevOps engineers, system administrators, and IT professionals who are responsible for managing and automating deployment pipelines on AWS.

- Developers and IT operations professionals interested in implementing DevOps practices using AWS services.

- Individuals preparing for the AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional certification.

 Prerequisites:

- Understanding of basic AWS services and concepts.

- Experience with AWS CloudFormation and IAM.

- Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and tools.

- Experience with Linux or Windows systems administration.

- Knowledge of programming or scripting languages like Python or Bash.

 Top 10 Job Profiles After Course Completion:

1. AWS DevOps Engineer

2. Cloud DevOps Engineer

3. Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) Engineer

4. Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

5. Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

6. Automation Engineer

7. Systems Administrator (DevOps)

8. Cloud Solutions Architect

9. Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Specialist

10. Build and Release Engineer

 Syllabus Summary:

 Module 1: DevOps Concepts and AWS Overview

- Introduction to DevOps:  

  Understand DevOps principles, practices, and benefits. Learn how DevOps integrates development and operations for continuous delivery and improved collaboration.

- AWS DevOps Services:  

  Explore AWS services that support DevOps practices, including CodeCommit, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, CodePipeline, CloudFormation, and CloudWatch.

 Module 2: Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)

- Setting Up CI/CD Pipelines:  

  Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline, integrating with CodeCommit, CodeBuild, and CodeDeploy for automated application builds, tests, and deployments.

- Building and Testing Applications:  

  Configure CodeBuild projects for building and testing applications. Learn to integrate testing frameworks and perform unit, integration, and acceptance testing.

- Deployment Strategies:  

  Implement various deployment strategies such as blue/green deployments, canary deployments, and rolling updates using AWS CodeDeploy.

 Module 3: Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

- AWS CloudFormation:  

  Learn to define and manage AWS infrastructure using CloudFormation templates. Create, update, and manage stacks using YAML or JSON templates.

- AWS CDK (Cloud Development Kit):  

  Understand how to use AWS CDK to define cloud resources in code using familiar programming languages. Explore CDK constructs, stacks, and deployments.

- Terraform Integration:  

  Explore how to use Terraform for IaC, integrating with AWS for provisioning and managing infrastructure.

 Module 4: Automation and Configuration Management

- AWS Systems Manager:  

  Automate operational tasks with AWS Systems Manager, including patch management, configuration management, and automation of routine tasks.

- Configuration Management Tools:  

  Use tools like Chef, Puppet, or Ansible for configuration management and automate infrastructure setup and configuration.

 Module 5: Monitoring and Logging

- AWS CloudWatch:  

  Implement monitoring solutions using CloudWatch to collect and analyze metrics, set up alarms, and create dashboards for operational visibility.

- AWS X-Ray:  

  Use AWS X-Ray for tracing and debugging application performance issues. Learn to analyze and visualize request flows and latency.

- Logging Strategies:  

  Configure logging using CloudWatch Logs and integrate with third-party logging solutions. Implement centralized logging for improved troubleshooting and analysis.

 Module 6: Security and Compliance

- AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM):  

  Implement IAM roles, policies, and permissions for secure access control in a DevOps environment. Understand best practices for IAM management.

- Data Encryption and Key Management:  

  Manage encryption using AWS KMS and implement encryption for data at rest and in transit. Understand how to protect sensitive data and comply with regulatory requirements.

- Compliance Frameworks:  

  Learn to use AWS compliance services and tools to maintain and demonstrate compliance with industry standards and regulations.

 Module 7: High Availability and Fault Tolerance

- Designing for High Availability:  

  Architect applications and infrastructure for high availability and fault tolerance using AWS services such as ELB, Auto Scaling, and Multi-AZ deployments.

- Disaster Recovery Planning:  

  Develop disaster recovery strategies and implement backup and recovery solutions using AWS Backup and other AWS services.

 Module 8: Cost Management and Optimization

- AWS Cost Management Tools:  

  Use AWS Cost Explorer, AWS Budgets, and AWS Cost and Usage Reports to monitor and manage AWS spending.

- Cost Optimization Strategies:  

  Implement cost-saving strategies, including reserved instances, spot instances, and cost-efficient resource management.

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