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Connecting and Deploying Amazon ElastiCache

Tom Compagno

Stop struggling to build and maintain a caching system. Learn how to quickly deploy and setup connections to a cache as a service and never worry about patching servers again.

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Stop struggling to build and maintain a caching system. Learn how to quickly deploy and setup connections to a cache as a service and never worry about patching servers again.

Building and maintaining servers and caches to support your applications can be a time-consuming job. In this course, Connecting and Deploying Amazon ElastiCache, you will gain the ability to deploy complex caches as a service. First, you will learn how to create and connect to a simple Redis cluster. Next, you will enhance your new knowledge by building a more advanced cluster and see ways to scale and protect your cache and its data. Finally, you will explore Memcached as an alternative caching technology and how to properly deploy to maintain max performance and minimize costs. When you are finished with this course, you will have the skills and knowledge of ElastiCache needed to maximize the data needs of a complex system architecture.

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Syllabus

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Creating a Simple Amazon ElastiCache for Redis Cluster
Creating a Complex Amazon ElastiCache for Redis Cluster
Backing up and Scaling Redis Clusters
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Deploying and Managing an Amazon ElastiCache for Memcached Cluster

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Connecting and Deploying Amazon ElastiCache with these activities:
Setup and Configure ElastiCache
Get hands-on experience setting up and configuring ElastiCache to build a strong foundation.
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  • Create an ElastiCache cluster
  • Configure security and access
  • Deploy a sample application
Study Group Discussions
Join study groups to discuss concepts, share knowledge, and collaborate on projects related to ElastiCache.
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  • Find or establish a study group
  • Prepare and present topics
  • Engage in discussions and problem-solving
Redis Fundamentals Review
Review the fundamentals of Redis, the core concept behind ElastiCache, to strengthen your understanding.
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  • Study key-value pairs, data types, and commands
  • Explore use cases and applications of Redis
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Advanced Cluster Management
Expand your knowledge with tutorials on advanced cluster management techniques for ElastiCache.
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  • Learn about cluster replication
  • Configure automatic failover
  • Practice scaling and managing clusters
Deploy to a New Cluster
Deploy your caches to new clusters to gain proficiency in setup and configuration techniques
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  • Create a new cluster
  • Configure security and access
  • Deploy your cache to the new cluster
Configure Caching Policies
Gain practical experience in configuring caching policies to optimize performance and data management.
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  • Set expiration times
  • Configure eviction strategies
  • Monitor and adjust policies based on usage
Blog Post on Best Practices
Share your learnings by creating a blog post outlining best practices for deploying and managing ElastiCache.
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  • Identify common challenges
  • Develop best practices and solutions
  • Write and publish your blog post
Memcached Performance Tuning
Follow tutorials to learn advanced performance tuning techniques for Memcached, an alternative caching technology.
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  • Identify performance bottlenecks
  • Configure settings and parameters
  • Monitor and optimize performance
Contribute to ElastiCache Community
Engage with the ElastiCache community by submitting bug reports, suggesting improvements, or contributing code.
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  • Join the ElastiCache GitHub community
  • Identify areas for contribution
  • Provide valuable input and code

Career center

Learners who complete Connecting and Deploying Amazon ElastiCache will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Cloud Architect
A Cloud Architect designs, builds, and manages cloud computing systems. In this role, you will use your knowledge of Amazon ElastiCache to design and deploy caching solutions that meet the performance and scalability requirements of your applications.
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DevOps Engineer
A DevOps Engineer automates and streamlines the software development process. In this role, you will use your knowledge of Amazon ElastiCache to create and manage caching solutions that improve the performance and reliability of your applications.
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Software Engineer
A Software Engineer designs, develops, and maintains software applications. In this role, you will use your knowledge of Amazon ElastiCache to improve the performance and scalability of your applications.
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Database Administrator
A Database Administrator manages and maintains databases. In this role, you will use your knowledge of Amazon ElastiCache to create and manage caching solutions that improve the performance and scalability of your databases.
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Systems Engineer
A Systems Engineer designs, installs, and maintains computer systems. In this role, you will use your knowledge of Amazon ElastiCache to create and manage caching solutions that improve the performance and reliability of your systems.
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Network Engineer
A Network Engineer designs, installs, and maintains computer networks. In this role, you will use your knowledge of Amazon ElastiCache to create and manage caching solutions that improve the performance and reliability of your networks.
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Security Engineer
A Security Engineer designs, implements, and maintains security systems. In this role, you will use your knowledge of Amazon ElastiCache to create and manage caching solutions that improve the security of your systems.
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Data Analyst
A Data Analyst collects, analyzes, and interprets data. In this role, you will use your knowledge of Amazon ElastiCache to create and manage caching solutions that improve the performance and scalability of your data analysis.
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Business Analyst
A Business Analyst analyzes business needs and develops solutions to meet those needs. In this role, you will use your knowledge of Amazon ElastiCache to create and manage caching solutions that improve the performance and scalability of your business applications.
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Project Manager
A Project Manager plans, executes, and closes projects. In this role, you will use your knowledge of Amazon ElastiCache to create and manage caching solutions that improve the performance and scalability of your projects.
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Technical Writer
A Technical Writer creates and maintains technical documentation. In this role, you will use your knowledge of Amazon ElastiCache to create and manage documentation that helps others understand how to use and manage caching solutions.
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Trainer
A Trainer provides instruction and training to others. In this role, you will use your knowledge of Amazon ElastiCache to create and deliver training that helps others understand how to use and manage caching solutions.
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Consultant
A Consultant provides advice and guidance to others. In this role, you will use your knowledge of Amazon ElastiCache to provide advice and guidance to others on how to use and manage caching solutions.
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Sales Engineer
A Sales Engineer helps customers understand and purchase products and services. In this role, you will use your knowledge of Amazon ElastiCache to help customers understand and purchase caching solutions.
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Marketing Manager
A Marketing Manager develops and executes marketing plans. In this role, you will use your knowledge of Amazon ElastiCache to develop and execute marketing plans that promote caching solutions.
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Reading list

We've selected nine books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Connecting and Deploying Amazon ElastiCache.
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Redis in Action
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Provides a comprehensive overview of Redis, covering everything from basic concepts to advanced techniques. It's a great resource for anyone who wants to learn more about Redis or use it in their own projects.
Redis in Action
Kindle Edition
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High Performance Browser Networking
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Provides a deep dive into the performance of web applications. It covers everything from HTTP caching to image optimization, and it's a great resource for anyone who wants to improve the performance of their website or web application.
High Performance Browser Networking: What every web...
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(中文) Web性能权威指南 (图灵程序设计丛书) (Chinese Edition)
Kindle Edition
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Getting Started with Memcached
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Provides a lot of detailed information on Memcached. Though not as commonly used as Redis, it reliable source of information for Memcached.
Getting Started with Memcached
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Getting Started with Memcached
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Jump Start MySQL
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This good complimentary text to some of the other works. Additionally, it is more relevant to organizations that are already committed to Redis technology. Practitioners may find this to be a good reference manual that can be used for troubleshooting.
Jump Start MySQL: Master the Database That Powers...
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Jump Start MySQL Paperback April 23, 2015
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Jump Start MySQL: Master the Database That Powers...
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Designing Data-Intensive Applications
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Provides a comprehensive overview of scalability in web applications. It covers everything from architectural patterns to performance optimization, and it's a great resource for anyone who wants to learn more about scalability or improve the scalability of their web application.
Designing Data-Intensive Applications: The Big...
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Designing Data-Intensive Applications: The Big...
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Redis Applied Design Patterns
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Provides a collection of design patterns for Redis. It covers everything from basic patterns to advanced patterns, and it's a great resource for anyone who wants to learn more about Redis or use it in their own projects.
Redis Applied Design Patterns
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Redis Applied Design Patterns
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The Art of Capacity Planning
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Is written by an engineer who memcached contributor and expert. Provides practical examples of real-world website caching. This would be more relevant as a reference than as a textbook, especially for someone who wants to know how to use Redis with other applications.
The Art of Capacity Planning: Scaling Web Resources...
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The Art of Capacity Planning: Scaling Web Resources...
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Cloud Computing
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The content of this book provides background information on cloud computing that is supplemental to understanding ElastiCache. It is more valuable as a general introduction to cloud computing than as a reference directly related to the course.
Cloud Computing: Principles and Paradigms
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Cloud Computing: Principles and Paradigms (Wiley...
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Cloud Computing For Dummies
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This great reference book to provide a comprehensive overview of Amazon Web Services. It is especially useful for individuals that are new to cloud computing.
Cloud Computing For Dummies
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Cloud Computing For Dummies
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