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Learn to design and develop amazing Architecture for your clients as well as for your applications as per industrial standards and best practices.

In this course, you'll learn all the basic fundamentals on how to get started with Architecting applications -

  • Understanding the problem

  • Different approaches

  • Easy way to create architecture

  • Why part of the Architecture?

  • Industry Best Practices

  • How to design the system's components architecture

  • How to design the overall system architecture

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Learn to design and develop amazing Architecture for your clients as well as for your applications as per industrial standards and best practices.

In this course, you'll learn all the basic fundamentals on how to get started with Architecting applications -

  • Understanding the problem

  • Different approaches

  • Easy way to create architecture

  • Why part of the Architecture?

  • Industry Best Practices

  • How to design the system's components architecture

  • How to design the overall system architecture

We'll be taking a practical approach by first understanding the business case, then as per our requirement will be working on a step-by-step practical approach to first understand how to get started and how to create efficiently and optimally.

In this extensive hands-on course, you will be under the shoes of a DevOps Engineer, A Student, in various roles who are asked to create different solutions based on the problem given. We will be looking at the solution from both the beginner and as well as the experienced perspective.

You will be working and analyzing the environment and will learn how to identify what is required and how should we approach the solution. We will also be looking at different real-world examples.

  • We'll start by dissecting the problem statement

  • Figuring out the key points of the problem

  • Understanding beginner architecture and why part of it

  • Understanding the experienced architecture and why part of it

  • The optimal architecture will take the best practices as standards.

Who is this course for?

Actually, any person who is involved in Cloud engineering, a DevOps role, or an Enthusiast can profit from this course.

However, the best candidate for this course is a developer with some experience, preferably 1 year in Cloud. This experience will help mainly in understanding the terminology used in this course.

If you're not sure if this course is for you - drop me a note.

About Me

I've been in Cloud for more than 4 years, working with a variety of clients - Fortune 100 enterprises, start-ups, govt. entities, defense, telco, banking, and lots more.

I am also an AWS Solutions Architect Professional | Associate, Google Cloud Associate Engineer, and Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate

I love what I do, and my greatest passion is to build reliable systems which help my clients.

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What's inside

Learning objectives

  • System designing principles
  • Architecting application using cloud
  • Devops fundamentals
  • Solutions architect responsibilites
  • Learn industry approach for creating architectures

Syllabus

Introduction

Love Purohit, A Senior DevSecOps Engineer working in Cloud Industry for 5+ years. Certified in all 3 domains of public cloud providers. I love to solve, create new solutions for customers, and help them to meet their requirements. In my free time, I like to teach, play guitar, and go out on an adventure.

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In this you will get to know what you will learn through out the course and how can you use it after the course has been completed.

This section will guide you through the Two W's? - What, Why?

In this lecture, we will try to understand the term Architecting Applications. We'll try to understand the meaning and how it is related to our work.

In this lecture, we will try to understand why we even need this course, and how it helps us in all the domains that we work.

In this lecture, I would like to go over the fact that why we are going with AWS as our Cloud Provider.

Pre-requisite for the following sections

In this section, we are going through the basic prerequisite that is required for this course to have.

In this section, you will learn about the Portfolio Website architecture and the best practices along with it.

In this lecture, we will try to understand the Problem statement for the topic i.e., Portfolio Website Architecture. We'll try to figure out the features and key points of our problem.

In this lecture, we will try to understand the beginner's approach to creating the architecture for this particular problem. We'll go through the points like Why do they make this choice, and what makes them use this solution, etc

In this lecture, we will try to understand the Experienced (Refined) approach to creating the architecture for this particular problem. We'll go through the points like Why do they make this choice, what makes them use this solution, etc

In this lecture, we will try to understand the differences between both Naive and Experienced Architecture for this particular problem. We'll go through the different advantages and disadvantages of both approaches. Also, we will be discussing the different scenarios in which you can use this sort of Architecture.

In this lecture, we will try to understand the Problem statement for the topic i.e., Mobile App Backend Serverless Architecture. We'll try to figure out the features and key points of our problem.

Summary
Exercise 1
In this section, we will learn about what it takes to architect a simple yet scalable E-commerce website.

In this lecture, we will try to understand the Problem statement for the topic i.e., E-Commerce Website Architecture. We'll try to figure out the features and key points of our problem.

In this lecture, we will try to understand the beginner's approach to creating the architecture for this particular problem. We'll go through the points like Why do they make this choice, what makes them use this solution, etc

This quiz will help you test your knowledge on AWS Load Balancers terraform resources

Exercise 2
In this section, you will learn about the architecture of Mobile Application backend using Serverless.
In this section, you will learn about the Advanced architecture related concepts.

In this lecture, we will try to understand the architecture of Amazon: Order Flow. How amazon handles if they are using serverless architecture? What Cloud services do they use in order to create this type of architecture?

In this lecture, we will try to understand how you can create your own CI-CD architecture. We will be learning the basics of CI-CD by using a simple example. You can use these concepts to create more complex systems.

In this lecture, we will try to go over what is next, what will be present in the Advanced Course, and details about it.

In this lecture, we will go over the summary of our entire course. We will see what we have gone through and what we have learned so far and what is next.

Thank you

Thank you note from me to you. Thank you for being part of this journey and I hope you create lots of good architecture!!!

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Takes a practical approach to understanding business cases and creating efficient architectures, which is highly valuable for professionals in cloud engineering and DevOps roles
Explores different real-world examples and dissects problem statements, which is beneficial for cloud engineers and DevOps professionals seeking practical insights
Covers DevOps fundamentals and solutions architect responsibilities, which are essential for cloud engineers and DevOps professionals
Requires one year of cloud experience to understand the terminology, which may be a barrier for those new to cloud computing
Examines beginner and experienced architectures, which allows learners to understand the trade-offs of different approaches
Includes a lecture on creating a CI/CD architecture, which is a core skill for DevOps engineers

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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 Mastering Architecting Applications using AWS - Hands On! with these activities:
Review AWS Fundamentals
Reinforce your understanding of core AWS concepts before diving into application architecture.
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  • Review AWS services like EC2, S3, and Lambda.
  • Practice deploying a simple application on AWS.
Follow AWS Well-Architected Framework Tutorials
Learn how to design secure, high-performing, resilient, and efficient infrastructure for your applications.
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  • Explore the AWS Well-Architected Framework documentation.
  • Follow tutorials on implementing the framework's principles.
Read 'AWS Certified Solutions Architect Study Guide'
Gain a deeper understanding of AWS services and best practices for architecting applications.
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  • Read the chapters relevant to application architecture.
  • Complete the practice questions at the end of each chapter.
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Practice AWS CloudFormation Templates
Improve your ability to automate infrastructure provisioning using CloudFormation.
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  • Find sample CloudFormation templates online.
  • Modify the templates to deploy different resources.
  • Practice deploying and updating the templates.
Create a Blog Post on Serverless Architectures
Solidify your understanding of serverless architectures by explaining the concepts in a blog post.
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  • Research serverless architectures on AWS.
  • Outline the key concepts and benefits.
  • Write a clear and concise blog post.
  • Publish the blog post on a platform like Medium.
Design a Scalable Web Application Architecture
Apply the concepts learned in the course by designing a complete architecture for a web application.
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  • Define the requirements for the web application.
  • Choose appropriate AWS services for each component.
  • Create a diagram of the architecture.
  • Document your design decisions.
Review 'Cloud Native Patterns'
Learn about cloud-native design patterns to build more resilient and scalable applications.
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  • Read the chapters on relevant design patterns.
  • Consider how to apply these patterns in your projects.

Career center

Learners who complete Mastering Architecting Applications using AWS - Hands On! will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Solutions Architect
A Solutions Architect designs and implements cloud computing solutions, aligning them with business needs. This course directly addresses essential aspects of the role, such as understanding different architectural approaches, designing system components, and applying industry best practices. The course helps build a foundation in architecting applications using cloud technologies, and enables one to evaluate solutions from both a beginner and expert perspective, learning the nuances of optimal architecture design. Understanding the practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving covered in the course is particularly beneficial for a Solutions Architect.
DevOps Engineer
A DevOps Engineer focuses on streamlining software development and deployment processes. This course provides hands-on experience in designing and understanding system architecture, which is crucial for a DevOps Engineer. The course's focus on industry best practices and real-world examples directly translates to the daily tasks of a DevOps engineer, who must build reliable and scalable systems. This course will help someone who is working in a DevOps role understand architecture design and different approaches to system design.
Application Architect
An Application Architect is responsible for designing the structure of applications, including their components and interactions. This course provides a strong foundation in understanding application architecture. Focusing on the process of creating architecture, from identifying the problem to designing the system, this course is particularly useful for an Application Architect. The course’s hands-on approach to building architectures from beginner to experienced perspectives will develop their skillset.
Cloud Architect
The role of a Cloud Architect is to oversee a company's cloud computing strategy, which includes the adoption of new technologies and the design of secure and scalable systems. This course may be useful because it covers fundamentals on creating architecture, understanding various approaches, and adopting industry best practices. The course's practical approach, where learners step into different roles to solve problems, aligns with the responsibilities of a Cloud Architect. This course helps one learn to identify requirements, dissect problem statements, and develop optimal solutions.
Software Architect
A Software Architect designs the high-level structure of software systems. This course helps build a foundation in application architecture, with a focus on industry best practices and different approaches to system design. The in-depth look at how to design both system components and the overall system architecture is particularly relevant for a Software Architect. The course will help such a professional through its focus on dissecting problem statements and developing optimal architecture solutions.
Cloud Consultant
A Cloud Consultant advises businesses on how to best use cloud computing technologies. This course may be useful in providing a deep dive into cloud application architecture, enabling a Cloud Consultant to offer more informed recommendations. The ability to dissect problem statements and develop solutions, as covered in the course, directly aligns with a consultant's responsibilities. The course’s emphasis on understanding different architectural approaches will help a Cloud Consultant evaluate and recommend solutions to clients.
Systems Engineer
A Systems Engineer focuses on infrastructure, including designing, implementing, and maintaining systems. This course helps build a foundation in system design, providing the skills to develop a basic architecture and optimize for specific needs. The course's focus on understanding different approaches, identifying requirements, and analyzing real-world examples may be useful to a Systems Engineer. The hands-on approach to learning helps build the practical skills needed to perform the job.
Cloud Systems Administrator
A Cloud Systems Administrator manages and maintains cloud-based systems, often working with infrastructure and application deployments. This course provides a foundational understanding of systems architecture, and different approaches to system design, which is important for a Cloud Systems Administrator. The course's hands-on approach and focus on identifying requirements and creating solutions may be useful in their day to day work. By completing this course, a Cloud Systems Administrator can improve their skillset in system design.
Platform Engineer
A Platform Engineer designs, builds, and maintains the platforms that software applications run on. This course may be useful in providing insight into the design and development of application architectures, which is directly relevant to the work of a Platform Engineer. The course covers key concepts such as understanding different architectural approaches, optimizing designs, and adhering to industry best practices, all of which a Platform Engineer would benefit from in their role. The hands-on approach and solution-oriented focus are particularly relevant to the day-to-day tasks of such a professional.
Technical Lead
A Technical Lead manages a team of engineers, guiding the technical direction of a project. This course may be useful for a Technical Lead given its deep dive into how to architect applications using cloud technology. The course's focus on understanding different architectural approaches and applying industry best practices helps a Technical Lead make informed decisions for their team's projects. The course will help them to better oversee application design.
Infrastructure Engineer
An Infrastructure Engineer focuses on building and maintaining the underlying systems that support applications. This course may be useful to an Infrastructure Engineer who is looking to broaden their understanding system design best practices. The course helps build a foundation in identifying requirements, dissecting problem statements, and developing optimal architecture solutions. The hands-on nature of the course helps an Infrastructure Engineer develop practical skills in cloud infrastructure design and management.
Cloud Security Engineer
A Cloud Security Engineer is responsible for designing and implementing security measures for cloud-based systems. The security aspects are not explicitly covered in the course. However, this course may be useful as it establishes a foundation for understanding cloud architectures. A Cloud Security Engineer can use this understanding to design more effective security strategies, especially when learning best practices in the field. The course will provide a better baseline knowledge of how to approach cloud architecture.
Site Reliability Engineer
Site Reliability Engineers focus on ensuring the reliability and performance of software systems. This course may be useful to a Site Reliability Engineer who may benefit from a better understanding of application architecture and design. By learning the best practices for system design and how to approach various architectural challenges, a Site Reliability Engineer can better optimize their work. The course's focus on designing reliable solutions would be particularly relevant to their role.
Database Administrator
A Database Administrator manages and maintains database systems, ensuring their reliability and performance. While this course does not specifically focus on databases, it may be useful in providing a broader understanding of how applications are designed. This understanding allows a Database Administrator to better plan and optimize database configurations to support application needs. The course’s hands-on approach to problem-solving and best practices, may be useful for someone in this role.
Project Manager
A Project Manager oversees projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. While not directly related to technical architecture, this course may be useful for a project manager to better understand the technical aspects of projects involving cloud computing. The course helps build a foundation for understanding different architecture, thereby enabling the project manager to better plan projects that involve system design. This course will help a project manager oversee projects with technical architecture components.

Reading list

We've selected two 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 Mastering Architecting Applications using AWS - Hands On!.
Provides a comprehensive overview of AWS services and architectural best practices. It's particularly useful for understanding the exam objectives and gaining practical knowledge. It can be used as a reference guide throughout the course. This book is commonly used by those seeking AWS certification.
Explores patterns for building resilient and scalable cloud-native applications. It provides valuable insights into designing systems that can adapt to change. This book is more valuable as additional reading than it is as a current reference. It is useful for understanding the principles behind modern application architecture.

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