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Systems Operations on AWS

Course Code: DDL-0011

FREE ACCESS

  •   Access to course content
  •   No access to labs
  •   Certificate not included

PAID ACCESS

  •   Access to course content
  •   Access to all course labs
  •   Blockchain Enabled Certificate
  •   and Badges

SCHEDULES

  • SCHEDULE A - October 4-6,2022, Tuesday-Thursday, 7am-4pm

ABOUT THIS COURSE

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.

This intermediate-level course is delivered through a mix of instructor-led training (ILT), hands-on labs, and group exercises.

OBJECTIVES

This course is designed to teach participants how to:

  • Recognize the AWS services that support the different phases of Operational Excellence, a Well-Architected Framework pillar.
  • Manage access to AWS resources using AWS Accounts and Organizations and AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM).
  • Maintain an inventory of in-use AWS resources using AWS services such as AWS Systems Manager, AWS CloudTrail, and AWS Config.
  • Develop a resource deployment strategy utilizing metadata tags, Amazon Machine Images, and Control tower to deploy and maintain an AWS cloud environment.
  • Automate resource deployment using AWS services such as AWS CloudFormation and AWS Service Catalog.
  • Use AWS services to manage AWS resources through SysOps lifecycle processes such asdeployments and patches.
  • Configure a highly available cloud environment that leverages AWS services such as Amazon Route 53 and Elastic Load Balancing to route traffic for optimal latency and performance.
  • Configure AWS Auto Scaling and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud auto scaling to scale your cloud environment based on demand.
  • Use Amazon CloudWatch and associated features such as alarms, dashboards, and widgets to monitor your cloud environment.
  • Manage permissions and track activity in your cloud environment using AWS services such as AWS CloudTrail and AWS Config.
  • Deploy your resources to an Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC), establish necessary connectivity to your Amazon VPC, and protect your resources from disruptions of service.
  • State the purpose, benefits, and appropriate use cases for mountable storage in your AWS cloudenvironment.

RECOMMENDED FOR

This course is intended for:

  • System administrators and operators who are operating in the AWS Cloud
  • Informational technology workers who want to increase the system operations knowledge

PREREQUISITES

It is recommended that attendees have the following prerequisites:

  • Successfully completed the AWS Technical Essentials course
  • A 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)

MEET THE INSTRUCTORS

  • ADRIAN SMITH

    • TECHNICAL TRAINER


    PROFILE SUMMARY

    Since completing his B.Sc. in Computer Science, Adrian has compiled over 30 years’ IT experience. During his time as a Technical Trainer at DDLS, Adrian has worked across Microsoft, Google Cloud & AWS product sets.

  • DAVID VAN GEMERT

    • SENIOR TECHNICAL TRAINER


    PROFILE SUMMARY

    David is a Technical Trainer for DDLS for Microsoft Infrastructure and Security Training, CompTIA A+, Network+ and Security+ delivering Training and Consulting in Australia and New Zealand.

  • ITVINDER MANKOO

    • PROCESS TRAINER


    PROFILE SUMMARY

    He is a highly experienced and passionate facilitator with a wealth of ‘real-world’ experience which she uses to bring to life her training courses. She is an entertaining trainer and without exception, students excel, enjoy, and learn in an environment that is supportive, educational, and fun.

  • JOHN ANG

    • TECHNICAL TRAINER


    PROFILE SUMMARY

    An experienced Infrastructure, Security, Consulting and Project Management in Information Technology. With more than 20 years in the IT industry, recently led the Infrastructure and Security projects for one of the largest conglomerates in the country. Highly skilled in Microsoft, Symantec, CyberArk, Qualys, SolarWinds, and IT Security Policies and Procedures.

  • LOUIS CREMEN

    • TECHNICAL TRAINER


    PROFILE SUMMARY

    Graduated B of Computer Science at University of Wollongong in 2009. Started his own software company making mobile and web apps for other companies (CommBank, RBA, Army, Government, Enterprises). Contracted to create courses to train developers how to write apps for companies (DDLS, AUC) and then as a university lecturer (UOW).

  • MICHAEL MANASAN

    • SENIOR TECHNICAL TRAINER


    PROFILE SUMMARY

    Michael is a versatile individual with a passion for technology, be it open or closed source. He is interested in infrastructure, messaging, database, and development technologies as well as management processes. Michael is continually upgrading his skillset as well as adding new skills that fancies his interest.

  • TERRY GRIFFIN

    • TECHNICAL TRAINER


    PROFILE SUMMARY

    Terry is a technology specialist and brings to the classroom his extensive experience and knowledge which he uses to keep his courses interesting to the attendees. He is known as a Microsoft, VMware, and Citrix evangelist, and brings that enthusiasm to the classroom.

  COURSE OUTLINE


  • Module 1: Introduction to System Operations on AWS
    • Systems operations
    • AWS Well-Architected Framework
    • AWS Well-Architected Tool

  • Module 2a: Access Management
    • Access management
    • Resources, accounts, and AWS Organizations

  • Module 2b: System Discovery
    • Methods to interact with AWS services
    • Introduction to monitoring services
    • Tools for automating resource discovery
    • Inventory with AWS Systems Manager and AWS Config
    • Troubleshooting scenario
    • Hands-On Lab: Auditing AWS Resources with AWS Systems Manager and AWS Config

  • Module 3: Deploy and Update Resources
    • Systems operations in deployments
    • Tagging strategies
    • Deployment using Amazon Machine Images (AMIs)
    • Deployment using AWS Control Tower
    • Troubleshooting scenario

  • Module 4: Automate Resource Deployment
    • Deployment using AWS CloudFormation
    • Deployment using AWS Service Catalog
    • Troubleshooting scenario
    • Hands-On Lab: Infrastructure as Code

  • Module 5: Manage Resources
    • AWS Systems Manager
    • Troubleshooting scenario
    • Hands-On Lab: Operations as Code

  • Module 6a: Configure Highly Available Systems
    • Distributing traffic with Elastic Load Balancing
    • Amazon Route 53

  • Module 6b: Automate Scaling
    • Scaling with AWS Auto Scaling
    • Scaling with Spot Instances
    • Managing licenses with AWS License Manager
    • Troubleshooting scenario

  • Module 7: Monitor and Maintain System Health
    • Monitoring and maintaining healthy workloads
    • Monitoring distributed applications
    • Monitoring AWS infrastructure
    • Monitoring your AWS account
    • Troubleshooting scenario
    • Hands-On Lab: Monitoring Applications and Infrastructure

  • Module 8: Data Security and System Auditing
    • Maintaining a strong identity and access foundation
    • Implementing detection mechanisms
    • Automating incident remediation
    • Troubleshooting scenario
    • Hands-On Lab: Implementing IAM permissions boundaries

  • Module 9: Operate Secure and Resilient Networks
    • Building a secure Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC)
    • Networking beyond the VPC
    • Troubleshooting scenario

  • Module 10a: Mountable Storage
    • Configuring Amazon Elastic Block Storage (Amazon EBS)
    • Sizing Amazon EBS volumes for performance
    • Using Amazon EBS snapshots
    • Using Amazon Data Lifecycle Manager to manage your AWS resources
    • Creating backup and data recovery plans
    • Configuring shared file system storage

  • Module 10b: Object Storage
    • Deploying Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) with Access Logs, Cross-RegionReplication, and S3 Intelligent-Tiering
    • Hands-On Lab: Automating with AWS Backup for Archiving and Recovery

  • Module 11: Cost Reporting, Alerts, and Optimization
    • Gaining AWS cost awareness
    • Using control mechanisms for cost management
    • Optimizing your AWS spend and usage
    • Hands-On Lab: Capstone lab for SysOps

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