Designing and Implementing AWS Networks from Pluralsight

AWS is the one of the biggest providers of cloud services today. This course will teach you the skills you need to successfully deploy and manage advanced networking in AWS.

More and more in today’s cloud-first world, we are coming across complex cloud networking issues. In this course, Designing and Implementing AWS Networks, you’ll learn to design and deploy highly available Amazon VPCs and their supporting services. First, you’ll explore why Amazon VPCs are needed before going on to learn about the components needed to successfully deploy and manage a complex Amazon VPC. Next, you’ll discover the wealth of options available that allow you to interconnect Amazon VPCs with each other and your on-premise networks, before looking at common pitfalls of Amazon VPC deployments. Finally, you’ll learn how to troubleshoot and monitor Amazon VPCs before looking at how you can introduce automation to our Amazon VPC management and deployment. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of advanced Amazon VPC deployment and management needed to successfully support your business and your customers.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Understanding Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)

Advanced Amazon VPC Design

Designing Highly Available VPC Architectures

Troubleshooting Amazon VPC Network Issues

Monitoring Amazon VPC with CloudWatch

Understanding AWS Network Billing

Deploying Amazon VPC with AWS Cloudformation

Implementing Automation for AWS Networks and Services

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Provides advanced skills for those already familiar with AWS

Suitable for those with a strong technical background in IT networking and cloud computing

Might be less accessible to those without previous experience in cloud networking

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 Designing and Implementing AWS Networks with these activities:

Review Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)

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Reviewing VPC will prepare you for the course's exploration of Amazon VPC.

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Read about VPC concepts
Practice creating and managing VPCs in the AWS console

Compile a Resource Guide for AWS VPC

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Compiling a resource guide will provide you with easy access to valuable information and references as you work with VPCs.

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Gather resources from AWS documentation
Organize and categorize the resources
Create a user-friendly guide
Share your guide with others

Walkthrough AWS VPC Whitepapers

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Enhance your knowledge of Amazon VPC by reviewing official AWS whitepapers on VPC design, security, and troubleshooting.

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Select relevant whitepapers on Amazon VPC topics
Read and take notes on the content
Discuss key takeaways with fellow students or classmates

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Practice Subnetting Exercises

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Practice subnetting exercises to strengthen your understanding of Amazon VPC addressing and subnetwork configuration.

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Review subnetting concepts and notations
Work through guided subnetting examples
Solve practice subnetting problems

Review VPC peering connectivity options

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Practice configuring VPC peering connections to connect different VPCs within the same region or across different regions.

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Identify the VPCs that need to be connected
Create the VPC peering connections
Configure the necessary security groups and route tables
Test the connectivity between the VPCs

Design a VPC Architecture for a Simple Application

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Designing a VPC architecture will reinforce your understanding of VPC concepts and prepare you for real-world scenarios.

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Identify the requirements for your application
Choose the appropriate VPC design pattern
Configure the VPC and its components
Implement security measures
Test and deploy your VPC architecture

Study Group for VPC Troubleshooting

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Join a study group with peers to discuss common Amazon VPC troubleshooting scenarios and exchange solutions.

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Organize a group of fellow students or classmates
Select VPC troubleshooting topics to focus on
Share experiences, insights, and solutions

Troubleshoot VPC Network Issues

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Practicing troubleshooting will enhance your ability to identify and resolve network issues in AWS VPCs.

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Review common VPC network issues
Use troubleshooting tools and techniques
Resolve network connectivity problems
Identify and fix security vulnerabilities

Build a diagram of a complex VPC architecture

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Create a visual representation of a complex VPC architecture, including subnets, routing, and security controls.

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Identify the different components of the VPC architecture
Map out the relationships between the components
Use a diagramming tool to create a visual representation
Review the diagram for accuracy and completeness

Explore Advanced VPC Features

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Exploring advanced VPC features will expand your knowledge and prepare you for more complex networking scenarios.

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Follow tutorials on VPC peering
Learn about AWS Transit Gateway
Configure VPC endpoints for private access to AWS services
Implement network policies with AWS Network Firewall

Develop an Automated VPC Management System

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Building an automated VPC management system will demonstrate your mastery of VPC concepts and your ability to apply them in a practical setting.

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Design the architecture of your automation system
Choose the appropriate tools and technologies
Develop and test your automation scripts
Integrate your automation system with your existing infrastructure

Career center

Learners who complete Designing and Implementing AWS Networks will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Cloud Network Engineer

Cloud Network Engineers design, implement, and manage cloud-based networks. They work with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical requirements. Cloud Network Engineers also develop and maintain cloud network infrastructure, including virtual private clouds (VPCs), firewalls, and load balancers. This course can help you become a successful Cloud Network Engineer by providing you with a deep understanding of AWS networking. You will learn how to design and deploy highly available VPCs, interconnect VPCs with each other and on-premise networks, and troubleshoot and monitor Amazon VPCs.

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Cloud Security Engineer

Cloud Security Engineers design, implement, and manage security for cloud computing systems. They work with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical requirements. Cloud Security Engineers also develop and maintain security policies and procedures, and they monitor systems for security breaches. This course can help you become a successful Cloud Security Engineer by providing you with a deep understanding of AWS networking. You will learn how to design and deploy highly available VPCs, interconnect VPCs with each other and on-premise networks, and troubleshoot and monitor Amazon VPCs.

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Cloud Architect

Cloud Architects help design, implement, and manage cloud computing systems. They work with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical requirements. Cloud Architects also develop and maintain cloud infrastructure, including networks, servers, and storage. This course can help you become a successful Cloud Architect by providing you with a deep understanding of AWS networking. You will learn how to design and deploy highly available VPCs, interconnect VPCs with each other and on-premise networks, and troubleshoot and monitor Amazon VPCs.

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Network Engineer

Network Engineers design, implement, and maintain computer networks. They work to ensure that networks are reliable, secure, and efficient. Network Engineers also troubleshoot and resolve network issues. This course can help you become a successful Network Engineer by providing you with a deep understanding of AWS networking. You will learn how to design and deploy highly available VPCs, interconnect VPCs with each other and on-premise networks, and troubleshoot and monitor Amazon VPCs.

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DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineers work to bridge the gap between development and operations teams. They are responsible for automating and streamlining the software development and deployment process. DevOps Engineers also work to ensure that applications are reliable and scalable. This course can help you become a successful DevOps Engineer by providing you with a deep understanding of AWS networking. You will learn how to design and deploy highly available VPCs, interconnect VPCs with each other and on-premise networks, and troubleshoot and monitor Amazon VPCs.

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Systems Administrator

Systems Administrators install, configure, and maintain computer systems. They also monitor systems for performance and security issues, and they troubleshoot and resolve problems. This course can help you become a successful Systems Administrator by providing you with a deep understanding of AWS networking. You will learn how to design and deploy highly available VPCs, interconnect VPCs with each other and on-premise networks, and troubleshoot and monitor Amazon VPCs.

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Security Engineer

Security Engineers work to protect computer networks and systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. They develop and implement security policies and procedures, and they monitor networks and systems for security breaches. This course can help you become a successful Security Engineer by providing you with a deep understanding of AWS networking. You will learn how to design and deploy highly available VPCs, interconnect VPCs with each other and on-premise networks, and troubleshoot and monitor Amazon VPCs.

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Data Engineer

Data Engineers design, build, and maintain data pipelines. They work with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical requirements. Data Engineers also develop and maintain data infrastructure, including data warehouses, data lakes, and data analytics platforms. This course may be useful for aspiring Data Engineers who want to learn more about AWS networking. The course will provide you with a basic understanding of VPCs, subnets, security groups, and other networking concepts. This knowledge will be helpful when designing and implementing data pipelines in AWS.

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