I. Overview:

In this course, each module presents a scenario with an architectural challenge for you to solve. You will examine available AWS services and features as solutions to the problem. You will participate in problem-based discussions and learn about the AWS services that you could apply to meet the challenges. The course goes beyond the basics of a cloud infrastructure and covers topics to meet a variety of needs for AWS customers. Course modules focus on managing multiple AWS accounts; hybrid connectivity and devices; multiple networks, with a focus on AWS Transit Gateway connectivity; container services; automation tools for continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD); security and distributed denial of service (DDoS) protection; data lakes and data stores; edge services; migration options; and managing costs. The course concludes by presenting you with scenarios and challenging you to identify the best solutions.

II. Duration: 24 hours (3 days)

III. Objectives:

• Identify the AWS Well-Architected Framework features, design principles, design pillars, and common uses.
• Apply the design principles, key services, and best practices for each pillar of the AWS Well-Architected Framework.
• Use the AWS Well-Architected Tool (AWS WA Tool) to conduct Well-Architected Reviews.

IV. Intended Audience:

• Cloud Architects, Solutions Architects
• Anyone who designs solutions for cloud infrastructures.

V. Prerequisites:

Knowledge and experience with core AWS services from the Compute, Storage, Networking, and AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) categories. Have one or more of the following: Attended the Architecting on AWS classroom training, Achieved the AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate certification, Have at least 1 year of experience operating AWS workloads

VI. Course outlines:

1. Module 1: Review Architecting Concepts

• Overview
• Architectural Review
• Knowledge Check
• Lab 1 (Optional): Securing Amazon S3 CPV EndPoint Communications

2. Module 2: Single to Multiple Accounts

• Overview
• Multi-Account Strategies
• Managing Multiple Accounts
• AWS Control Tower
• Solutions
• Knowledge Check

3. Module 3: Hybrid Connectivity

• Overview
• AWS Client VPN
• AWS Site-to-Site VPN
• AWS Direct Connect
• Amazon Route 53 Resolver
• Tech Talk: AWS Direct Connect Connection Options
• Solutions
• Knowledge Check

4. Module 4: Specialized Infrastructure

• Overview
• AWS Storage Gateway
• AWS Outposts
• AWS Local Zones
• AWS Wavelength
• Solutions
• Knowledge Check

5. Module 5: Connecting Networks

• Overview
• AWS Transit Gateway
• AWS Resource Access Manager
• AWS PrivateLink
• Solutions
• Knowledge Check
• Lab 2: Configuring AWS Transit Gateway

6. Module 6: Containers

• Overview
• Containers Fundamentals
• Container Hosting On AWS
• Amazon ECS Solutions
• Amazon EKS Solutions
• Solutions
• Tech Talk: Making the Right Choices with Containers
• Knowledge Check
• Lab 3: Deploying an Application with Amazon ECS on AWS Fargate

7. Module 7: Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)

• Overview
• CI/CD Architectures
• Deployment models
• Solutions
• Knowledge Check

8. Module 8: High Availability and DDoS

• Overview
• AWS WAF and Shield
• AWS Shield Advanced
• AWS Firewall Manager
• AWS Network Firewall
• Solutions
• Tech Talk: AWS WAF Implementation Strategies
• Knowledge Check

9. Module 9: Securing Data

• Overview
• Cryptography
• AWS KMS
• AWS CloudHSM
• AWS Secrets Manager
• Solutions
• Knowledge Check

10. Module 10: Large-Scale Data Stores

• Overview
• Amazon S3 Data Management
• Data Lakes
• AWS Lake Formation
• Tech Talk: Data Lakes vs. Data Warehouses on AWS
• Solutions
• Knowledge Check
• Lab 4: Setting Up a Data Lake with Lake Formation

11. Module 11: Migrating Workloads

• Overview
• Preparing for Migration
• The Migration Process
• Migration Tools
• Migrating Databases
• Solutions
• Knowledge Check

12. Module 12: Optimizing Cost

• Overview
• Cloud Cost Management
• Cost Management Tools
• Cost Optimization
• Solutions
• Knowledge Check
• Lab 5: Migrating an On-Premises NFS Share Using DataSync and Storage Gateway

13. Module 13: Architecting for the Edge

• Overview
• Amazon CloudFront
• Lambda@Edge
• AWS Global Accelerator
• Solutions
• Knowledge Check