The AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate (Cloud Operations on AWS) course is designed to prepare participants for managing and operating systems on the AWS platform. This course covers key AWS infrastructure features such as Amazon VPC, EC2, Elastic Load Balancing, and Auto Scaling. It provides in-depth knowledge on using the AWS Well-Architected Framework and AWS Well-Architected Tool to build secure, efficient, and operational cloud systems.
Participants will learn to automate deployments using AWS CloudFormation, manage user identities and permissions, and monitor AWS services. The course emphasizes practical skills through hands-on labs, including auditing AWS resources and implementing IAM permissions boundaries. This prepares learners to operate and maintain AWS environments effectively and to pass the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate exam.
Course Prerequisites:
To maximize the benefits of the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate course, participants should have:
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Attendance of the AWS Technical Essentials course or equivalent experience.
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Familiarity with general networking concepts and basic understanding of cloud computing.
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Experience with operating systems at the command line (e.g., shell scripting in Linux or cmd/PowerShell in Windows).
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Basic knowledge of networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, HTTP).
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Some experience with systems administration or software development.
These prerequisites ensure participants have the foundational knowledge needed to fully engage with the course material.
Target Audience:
This course is intended for IT professionals looking to manage cloud operations effectively, including:
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Systems Administrators
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DevOps Engineers
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Cloud Infrastructure Engineers
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IT Operations Staff
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Network Administrators
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Security Analysts focused on cloud security and compliance
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Technical Support Personnel involved in cloud incident response
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Cloud Architects needing operational experience
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Software Developers focusing on automation and deployment
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Solutions Architects requiring operational skills
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IT Project Managers overseeing cloud migration projects
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Professionals preparing for the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate exam
Learning Objectives:
By completing this course, participants will:
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Understand AWS system operations and apply best practices from the AWS Well-Architected Framework.
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Utilize Amazon VPC, EC2, Elastic Load Balancing, and Auto Scaling to manage infrastructure effectively.
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Automate the creation and management of AWS resources using AWS CloudFormation and other tools.
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Build and manage virtual private networks using the AWS Management Console.
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Deploy and manage EC2 instances using command-line tools and troubleshoot common issues.
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Enhance monitoring capabilities for AWS services using Amazon CloudWatch and related tools.
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Implement robust security measures, manage user identities, and handle permissions in the AWS cloud.
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Optimize resource usage and reduce costs using AWS cost management tools.
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Strategize and execute the deployment of reusable EC2 instances to streamline operations.
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Configure and troubleshoot AWS CloudFormation templates and understand their deployment lifecycle.
Course Outline
Day 1
Module 1: Introduction to Cloud Operations on AWS
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Overview of Cloud Operations
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Introduction to the AWS Well-Architected Framework
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Using the AWS Well-Architected Tool
Module 2: Access Management
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Understanding AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
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Managing resources, accounts, and AWS Organizations
Module 3: System Discovery
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Methods to interact with AWS services
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Tools for automating resource discovery
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Inventory management with AWS Systems Manager and AWS Config
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Hands-On Lab: Auditing AWS Resources with AWS Systems Manager and AWS Config
Module 4: Deploy and Update Resources
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Role of Cloud Operations in deployments
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Tagging strategies for resource management
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Deploying resources using Amazon Machine Images (AMIs)
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Deployment using AWS Control Tower
Module 5: Automate Resource Deployment
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Resource deployment with AWS CloudFormation
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Using AWS Service Catalog for deployment
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Hands-On Lab: Infrastructure as Code
Day 2
Module 6: Manage Resources
Module 7: Configure Highly Available Systems
Module 8: Automate Scaling
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Scaling with AWS Auto Scaling
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Using Spot Instances for cost optimization
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Managing licenses with AWS License Manager
Module 9: Monitor and Maintain System Health
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Monitoring and maintaining healthy workloads
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Monitoring AWS infrastructure and applications
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Hands-On Lab: Monitor Applications and Infrastructure
Module 10: Data Security and System Auditing
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Establishing a strong identity and access foundation
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Implementing detection mechanisms
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Automating incident remediation
Day 3
Module 11: Operate Secure and Resilient Networks
Module 12: Mountable Storage
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Configuring Amazon Elastic Block Store (Amazon EBS)
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Sizing EBS volumes for performance
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Using Amazon EBS snapshots and Data Lifecycle Manager
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Creating backup and data recovery plans
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Configuring shared file system storage
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Hands-On Lab: Automating with AWS Backup for Archiving and Recovery
Module 13: Object Storage
Module 14: Cost Reporting, Alerts, and Optimization
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Gaining awareness of AWS costs
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Using control mechanisms for cost management
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Optimizing AWS spend and usage
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Hands-On Lab: Capstone lab for CloudOps
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