Message Queuing with Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS) from Pluralsight

This course will teach you all you need to know about Amazon SQS, including how to secure a queue with permissions, receive and delete messages, subscribe an SQS queue to an SNS topic, and how to purge and delete SQS queue and messages.

Creating messaging queues inside your code is time-consuming and prone to introducing bugs into your application. Cloud-based providers and the services that they offer are becoming the new go-to. In this course, Message Queuing with Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), you'll learn to effectively manage and use Amazon SQS. First, you'll take an in-depth look at Amazon SQS, this includes receiving and deleting messages, subscribing our SQS queue to an SNS topic, and how to purge and delete messages and queues. Next, you'll explore setting up an AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) role to help secure your resources by controlling access to them. Finally, you'll discover how to create two .NET Core Lambda applications, the first will add messages to your SQS queue and the second application will be a Lambda function that will read the messages from your queue. When you're finished with this course, you'll have the skills and knowledge to use Amazons SQS effectively and efficiently.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Introduction to Amazon SQS

Understanding Amazon SQS

Sending Messages to an SQS Queue with a .NET Core Web API

Receiving Messages on an SQS Queue with a .NET Core Lambda Function

Good to know

Know what's good

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Explores Amazon SQS in depth, suitable for those new to the service

Emphasizes hands-on practices with .NET Core Lambda functions, aligning with industry best practices

Taught by Daniel Donbavand, who is not well-known for their work in cloud computing

Focuses on Amazon SQS, which is widely adopted in the cloud computing industry

Provides credentials for securing a queue, enhancing practical implementation

Lacks multi-modal learning materials, limiting the learning experience

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 Message Queuing with Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS) with these activities:

Organize and review your notes and resources from this course

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Consolidate your learning by organizing and reviewing your course materials.

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Gather all your notes, assignments, quizzes, and exams.
Organize the materials into logical sections or categories.
Review the materials to reinforce your understanding and identify areas where you need further clarification.

Review basics of message queues and storage services

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Start this course with a strong foundation in messaging and storage concepts.

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Review the concepts of queues and storage
Practice creating and managing queues and storage

Review fundamental concepts of message queuing

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Strengthen your foundation in the underlying principles of message queuing, which are essential for effectively using Amazon SQS.

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Read articles and tutorials on message queuing.
Review books or online courses that cover message queuing concepts.
Participate in discussions and forums related to message queuing.

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Practice sending and receiving messages through an Amazon SQS queue

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Reinforce your understanding of basic message queuing operations in Amazon SQS.

Browse courses on Amazon SQS

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Set up an Amazon SQS queue.
Send a message to the queue.
Receive and process the message.

Join a study group or online forum for SQS

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Enhance your learning by collaborating and sharing knowledge with others interested in SQS.

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Find a study group or online forum dedicated to SQS
Participate in discussions and ask questions
Share your own knowledge and experiences

Follow tutorials on SQS

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Expand your understanding of SQS by following expert-led tutorials.

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Identify relevant tutorials on SQS
Follow the tutorials and complete the exercises
Experiment with different SQS features

Follow a tutorial on securing an Amazon SQS queue with IAM

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Enhance your knowledge of how to protect your messaging queues from unauthorized access.

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Find a comprehensive tutorial on setting up IAM for Amazon SQS.
Follow the instructions to create an IAM role and attach it to your queue.
Test the security measures to ensure they are working as intended.

Attend a workshop on SQS

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Gain hands-on experience and insights from experts by attending an SQS workshop.

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Research and identify relevant SQS workshops
Register and attend the workshop
Actively participate and take notes

Create a simple messaging application using SQS

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Reinforce your SQS skills by building a functional messaging application.

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Design the architecture of your messaging application
Implement the application using SQS
Test and debug your application

Design an architecture for using Amazon SQS in a real-world scenario

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Develop a deeper understanding of how Amazon SQS can be integrated into larger systems.

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Identify a business problem that could benefit from message queuing.
Design a system architecture that incorporates Amazon SQS.
Document your design and share it with others for feedback.

Build a serverless application that uses Amazon SQS for communication

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Apply your knowledge of Amazon SQS to create a functional and scalable messaging application.

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Choose a serverless platform, such as AWS Lambda or Google Cloud Functions.
Create an Amazon SQS queue and integrate it with your serverless application.
Develop the business logic for your application, including sending and receiving messages.
Deploy your application and test its functionality.

Career center

Learners who complete Message Queuing with Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS) will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Cloud Architect

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DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineers bridge the gap between development and operations teams. They ensure that software is built, tested, and deployed efficiently and reliably. Amazon SQS is a crucial tool for DevOps Engineers to manage messaging between different components of a software system. The course 'Message Queuing with Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS)' provides hands-on experience in setting up and managing SQS queues, enabling you to contribute effectively as a DevOps Engineer.

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Software Engineer

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Data Engineer

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Solutions Architect

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System Administrator

System Administrators manage and maintain computer systems. They need a deep understanding of cloud computing services, such as Amazon SQS, to ensure the reliability and performance of their systems. The course 'Message Queuing with Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS)' equips you with the skills to set up, configure, and monitor SQS queues. By mastering SQS administration, you can become a more effective System Administrator and ensure that your systems operate smoothly and efficiently.

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Cloud Security Engineer

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Data Scientist

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Backend Developer

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Full-Stack Developer

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Database Administrator

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IT Manager

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Cloud Support Engineer

Cloud Support Engineers provide technical support for cloud computing services. They need a deep understanding of cloud technologies, including Amazon SQS. The course 'Message Queuing with Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS)' provides valuable insights into the architecture, functionality, and troubleshooting of SQS. By mastering SQS, you can become a more effective Cloud Support Engineer and provide high-quality support to your customers.

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Network Administrator

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Project Manager

Project Managers plan, execute, and close projects. They need a broad understanding of project management methodologies, as well as cloud computing technologies. The course 'Message Queuing with Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS)' provides insights into how SQS can be used for project management tasks, such as task tracking and communication management. By learning about SQS, you can enhance your project management skills and deliver successful projects more efficiently.

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