Rocking AWS CloudFormation with DevOps, Interview Guide from Udemy

What will you achieve from this course?

Welcome to Rocking AWS CloudFormation with DevOps, Interview Guide:

Learn CloudFormation in it's entirety in JSON and YAML, from basic to advanced topics
Big focus of this course is teaching you how to write ANY CloudFormation, rather than me giving you few templates
In real-world, learning CloudFormation is not enough, you need to know how to run it using DevOps. This course will teach you how to run templates using DevOps Tools - Jenkins, Terraform and AWS CodePipeline
Learn SAM (Serverless Application Model) in CloudFormation to provision your Serverless Apps
Interview Guide - I am a seasoned Cloud interviewer. I am sharing my personal tips and tricks so that YOU can rock your Cloud interview.

About the instructor

Rajdeep Saha is a Principal Solutions Architect at AWS. He has migrated and designed numerous mission-critical apps in the cloud, handling millions of transactions. Rajdeep has presented at the biggest stages, such as AWS Re:Invent, AWS Summits, and Kubecon. He has authored multiple bestselling courses and mentored students successfully to cloud jobs, including FAANG companies. Rajdeep also runs a successful YouTube channel named "Cloud With Raj" with over 100K+ subscribers. He has over 250,000+ followers across the globe. Rajdeep takes pride in teaching real-world solutions and learnings beyond just theoretical information. You are in capable hands. All opinions are Rajdeep's own.

Course Structure

This course has four main areas - CloudFormation , DevOps, and Interview Guide. Below are the details for each section:

CloudFormation - Divided into Basic and Advanced chapters

Basic CloudFormation Chapter covers:

Infrastructure as Code - What and Why
CloudFormation Intro
Cost Of CloudFormation Stack
JSON Vs YAML
Input Parameters
Intrinsic Functions
Pseudo Parameters
Mappings
Conditions
Resources
Outputs
CloudFormation Designer
Running CloudFormation from CLI
Run Cft From Git Using Jenkins Job
Run Cft Using Jenkins Pipeline
Terraform - What and Why
Run Terraform Templates
AWS CodePipeline - What and Why
Run Cft With AWS CodePipeline
Multiple Ways
CloudFormation Vs Terraform
AWS CodePipeline Vs Jenkins
Let's have some fun and build some awesome stuff in cloud together.

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Learning objectives

Master cloudformation in both yaml and json
Learn to code aws cdk (cloud development kit) in typescript and python
Run your templates using devops tools - jenkins, terraform and codepipeline
Interview guide from instructor's actual field experience as cloud architect

Get the edge by learning from real world cloud architect. learn what's important for actual projects, pros-cons for different services and tools
Code any cloudformation, sam and cdk alongside instructor by learning how to navigate reference guides
Updated with all the recent features (2021)

Master cloudformation in both yaml and json
Learn to code aws cdk (cloud development kit) in typescript and python
Run your templates using devops tools - jenkins, terraform and codepipeline
Interview guide from instructor's actual field experience as cloud architect
Get the edge by learning from real world cloud architect. learn what's important for actual projects, pros-cons for different services and tools
Code any cloudformation, sam and cdk alongside instructor by learning how to navigate reference guides
Updated with all the recent features (2021)

Syllabus

Course Introduction

How This Course Is Structured

Course Resources

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CloudFormation Basics

How it all Started - Infrastructure as Code

What is CloudFormation

Inner workings of CloudFormation

Demo: Running Our First CloudFormation

Ways to Run CloudFormation

Please check out AWS pricing page for latest price for any service

JSON or YAML

Template Anatomy & Parameters

Demo: Input Parameters

Diving Deeper into Parameters

Intro to Intrinsic Functions

Pseudo Parameters

Mappings

Give link to condition ref guide

Link to all CloudFormation Resource Properties: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSCloudFormation/latest/UserGuide/aws-template-resource-type-ref.html

Must Watch: How to Code Any CloudFormation

Intrinsic Function Fn::Join and Alternative

Outputs

Cross-Stack Outputs - What and Why

Cross-Stack Outputs Demo

CloudFormation Designer

Running CloudFormation from AWS CLI

CloudFormation DevOps Tools

Quick Intro To DevOps

DevOps Phases

Automating CloudFormation - Big Picture

Change on Jenkins AMI Price Model

Install Jenkins on AWS with One Click

Submit CloudFormation using Jenkins Job

Automatic Submit of Jenkins from Git

Pass Cft Parameters in Jenkins Job

Run CloudFormation using Jenkins Pipeline

Terraform - What and Why

Spin Up EC2 using Terraform

Code any Infrastructure in Terraform using Reference

CloudFormation Vs Terraform

AWS CodePipeline Intro

AWS CodePipeline - Console Look and Feel

The JSON used: https://github.com/saha-rajdeep/cloudformation-demo/blob/master/custom_codepipeline_policy_v2.json

Pass Parameters using Template Configuration File

Deploy Cft using Change Set in AWS CodePipeline

AWS CodePipeline Vs Jenkins

CDK (Cloud Development Kit)

TypeScript - How to Code from Reference (S3)

TypeScript - Coding for EC2 using Reference

Protecting CloudFormation

Understanding IAM Group, Policy, User and Role together

CloudFormation and IAM

Demo: Restricting Access Using CloudFormation IAM Role

Drift Detection - What and Why

Demo - Drift Detection

Safeguarding CloudFormation - Termination Protection, Stack Policy and More

Diving Deeper on Stack Policy

Advanced CloudFormation

Nested Stacks

Demo - Nested Stacks

Demo - Nested Stacks - Passing Parameters

Change Sets - What and Why

Demo - Change Sets

Quick Serverless & Lambda Primer for Custom Resources

Custom Resources - What and Why

Demo - Custom Resources

StackSets And Hub & Spoke Model - What and Why

Demo - StackSets

UserData

Optional: Secrets Manager - What and Why

Dynamic References - Accessing Secrets from CloudFormation

Dynamic References - Accessing ssm from CloudFormation

Intro to Helper Scripts

cfn-init Deeper Dive

cfn-hup, cfn-signal And cfn-get-metadata

CloudFormation Best Practices

AWS SAM (Serverless Application Model)

Quick Word From Instructor

AWS SAM - What and Why

Deploying Our First SAM Template

Deploying Basic Lambda with SAM

Local Testing Lambda with External Dependency

Deploying Lambda with External Dependency

In this lecture, we go over how to mix SAM with regular cloudformation. Link to github for the template in resources section

Lambda Events

S3 triggering Lambda using SAM

Creating API and Lambda Events using SAM

Creating Scheduled Lambda using SAM

Rock Your Cloud Interviews

Few words before we start

General Cloud Interview Tips

Main Areas to Focus for CloudFormation Interview

Questions on CloudFormation Coding

Questions on CloudFormation DevOps

Questions on Learn and Adopt

Optional: Whiteboarding Interview Tips

Optional: How I Switched my Career to Cloud!

Conclusion

Keep learning and keep rocking ?

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Teaches the basics of CloudFormation for new learners

Taught by Rajdeep Saha, a Principal Solutions Architect at AWS with a strong reputation in the field

Focuses on DevOps and Interview Guide

Develops practical skills in running CloudFormation templates using DevOps tools - Jenkins, Terraform and AWS CodePipeline

Examines methods for protecting CloudFormation, including IAM

Covers advanced topics such as Nested Stacks, Change Sets, and Custom Resources

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 Rocking AWS CloudFormation with DevOps, Interview Guide with these activities:

Refresh Your Understanding of JSON and YAML

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Refreshing your knowledge of JSON and YAML will help you better understand CloudFormation templates.

Browse courses on JSON

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Review online tutorials or documentation on JSON and YAML
Practice working with JSON and YAML files

Review background material on cloud computing

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Reviewing the concepts of cloud computing, such as IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, will prepare you for this course.

Browse courses on Cloud Computing

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Read articles and tutorials on cloud computing concepts
Take a practice quiz to test your understanding

Review the AWS Certified Solutions Architect Study Guide

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This book is essential for preparing for the AWS Certified Solutions Architect Certification and covers all the topics included in the CloudFormation course.

View AWS Certified Solutions Architect Study Guide... on Amazon

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Read the book by Ben Piper and David Clinton
Take notes on the key concepts
Review the notes regularly

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Create an AWS CloudFormation Resources Cheat Sheet

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Creating a cheat sheet will help you quickly reference the most important CloudFormation resources.

Browse courses on CloudFormation

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Gather information about CloudFormation resources
Create a cheat sheet in your preferred format

Practice writing CloudFormation templates

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Writing CloudFormation templates is a key skill for this course. Practice writing templates to improve your understanding.

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Follow along with the instructor's demo videos on writing CloudFormation templates
Create a simple CloudFormation template to deploy a basic EC2 instance
Troubleshoot any errors that occur while creating your templates

Follow a tutorial on how to use CloudFormation to create a complex infrastructure

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Following a tutorial on how to use CloudFormation to create a complex infrastructure will help you learn how to use the technology in a real-world scenario.

Browse courses on CloudFormation

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Find a tutorial on how to use CloudFormation to create a complex infrastructure.
Follow the tutorial step-by-step.
Deploy the infrastructure in your own AWS account.

Attend an AWS CloudFormation Workshop

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Attending a workshop will provide you with hands-on experience with CloudFormation and allow you to learn from experts.

Browse courses on CloudFormation

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Find an AWS CloudFormation workshop
Register for the workshop

Join a study group or discussion forum

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Discussing CloudFormation and DevOps with other students can help you learn and retain the material.

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Find a study group or discussion forum related to CloudFormation and DevOps
Participate in discussions and ask questions
Share your knowledge and help other students

Practice writing CloudFormation templates

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Writing CloudFormation templates is a key skill for managing AWS infrastructure. This activity will help you practice writing templates and become more proficient in this area.

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Find a simple CloudFormation template online.
Recreate the template in your own AWS account.
Modify the template to create a more complex infrastructure.

Solve AWS CloudFormation Practice Questions

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Practicing CloudFormation questions will help you reinforce your understanding of the concepts and prepare for the certification exam.

Browse courses on CloudFormation

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Find practice questions online or in books
Solve the questions and review your answers

Follow along with the instructor's DevOps tutorials

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DevOps is an important aspect of this course. Follow along with the instructor's tutorials to learn how to use DevOps tools with CloudFormation.

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Watch the instructor's videos on using Jenkins, Terraform, and AWS CodePipeline
Follow along with the instructor's demos on setting up and running DevOps pipelines
Experiment with using DevOps tools on your own projects

Build a personal website using CloudFormation

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Building a personal website using CloudFormation will give you hands-on experience with the technology and allow you to showcase your skills to potential employers.

Browse courses on CloudFormation

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Design your website.
Create a CloudFormation template to provision the infrastructure for your website.
Deploy your website.

Write a blog post about a complex CloudFormation template you've created

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Writing a blog post about a complex CloudFormation template you've created will help you solidify your understanding of the topic and share your knowledge with others.

Browse courses on CloudFormation

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Choose a complex CloudFormation template you've created.
Write a blog post explaining the purpose of the template and how it works.
Publish your blog post online.

Create a CloudFormation Template

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Creating your own CloudFormation template will help you apply your knowledge and gain practical experience.

Browse courses on CloudFormation

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Choose a project that you want to automate
Design the CloudFormation template
Create the CloudFormation template

Participate in the AWS CloudFormation Challenge

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Participating in the challenge will test your CloudFormation skills and provide you with an opportunity to win prizes.

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Register for the AWS CloudFormation Challenge
Solve the challenges

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