AWS Solutions Architect Associate Training
This 3-day training prepares participants to design well-architected, resilient, high-performing, and cost-efficient AWS solutions. Participants learn to select appropriate AWS services for compute, storage, databases, and networking based on business requirements, and to design architectures that meet security, reliability, and performance objectives.
Master the art of designing resilient, performant, secure, and cost-optimized architectures on AWS. This comprehensive 5-day training covers all aspects of the AWS Solutions Architect Associate certification, from designing distributed systems to implementing scalable cloud solutions that meet complex business requirements.
Training Details
| Duration | 5 days (40 hours) |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Delivery | In-person, Live online, Hybrid |
| Certification | AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate |
Who Is This For?
- Solutions architects designing cloud systems
- Cloud engineers responsible for infrastructure
- DevOps engineers building AWS environments
- System administrators migrating to AWS
- Developers building cloud-native applications
- Anyone preparing for the AWS Solutions Architect Associate exam
Learning Outcomes
After completing this training, participants will be able to:
- Design highly available and fault-tolerant architectures across multiple AWS regions
- Architect performant solutions using appropriate compute, storage, and database services
- Design secure applications with proper IAM, encryption, and network controls
- Optimize costs through right-sizing, reserved instances, and architectural decisions
- Implement auto-scaling and elastic solutions that handle variable workloads
- Select appropriate AWS services based on business and technical requirements
Detailed Agenda
Day 1: Core AWS Services and Compute Architecture
Module 1: AWS Architecture Fundamentals
- AWS Well-Architected Framework pillars
- Designing for the cloud vs. traditional architectures
- AWS Global Infrastructure strategy
- Hands-on: Review real-world architecture diagrams
Module 2: Compute Services Deep Dive
- EC2 instance types, families, and selection criteria
- EC2 pricing models (on-demand, reserved, spot, savings plans)
- Auto Scaling groups and launch templates
- Elastic Load Balancing (ALB, NLB, GLB)
- Hands-on: Build auto-scaling web application with load balancer
Module 3: Serverless Compute
- AWS Lambda functions and event-driven architecture
- API Gateway for RESTful and WebSocket APIs
- Lambda pricing and optimization strategies
- Step Functions for workflow orchestration
- Hands-on: Create serverless API with Lambda and API Gateway
Module 4: Container Services
- Amazon ECS (Elastic Container Service) with Fargate
- Amazon EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service) overview
- Container image management with ECR
- Hands-on: Deploy containerized application to ECS
Day 2: Storage and Database Architecture
Module 5: Storage Services
- Amazon S3 storage classes and lifecycle policies
- S3 versioning, replication, and event notifications
- EBS volume types and performance optimization
- EFS (Elastic File System) for shared storage
- AWS Storage Gateway and hybrid storage
- Hands-on: Design multi-tier storage solution with S3 and EBS
Module 6: Database Services
- RDS database engines and Multi-AZ deployments
- Amazon Aurora and its performance benefits
- DynamoDB design patterns and partition keys
- ElastiCache (Redis and Memcached) for caching
- Database migration strategies with DMS
- Hands-on: Deploy RDS with read replicas and failover
Module 7: Data Analytics Services
- Amazon Redshift for data warehousing
- Amazon Athena for S3 data queries
- AWS Glue for ETL operations
- Hands-on: Query S3 data with Athena
Day 3: Networking and Content Delivery
Module 8: VPC Architecture
- VPC design with public and private subnets
- Route tables, internet gateways, and NAT gateways
- Security groups vs. network ACLs
- VPC peering and Transit Gateway
- Hands-on: Build multi-tier VPC with public and private subnets
Module 9: Advanced Networking
- AWS Direct Connect and VPN connections
- Route 53 routing policies (simple, weighted, latency, geolocation, failover)
- VPC endpoints (Gateway and Interface)
- AWS PrivateLink for service connectivity
- Hands-on: Configure Route 53 with health checks and failover
Module 10: Content Delivery and Edge Services
- CloudFront distributions and caching strategies
- CloudFront signed URLs and cookies
- Lambda@Edge for edge computing
- AWS Global Accelerator
- Hands-on: Deploy static website with CloudFront and S3
Day 4: Security, Identity, and Compliance
Module 11: IAM and Access Management
- IAM users, groups, roles, and policies
- IAM policy structure and condition keys
- Cross-account access and assume role
- IAM best practices and MFA
- Hands-on: Create IAM policies with least privilege
Module 12: Security Services
- AWS KMS (Key Management Service) and encryption
- AWS Secrets Manager and Parameter Store
- AWS Shield and WAF for DDoS protection
- GuardDuty, Inspector, and Security Hub
- Hands-on: Implement encryption at rest and in transit
Module 13: Compliance and Governance
- AWS Organizations and service control policies (SCPs)
- AWS Config for compliance monitoring
- AWS CloudTrail for audit logging
- Hands-on: Set up CloudTrail and Config rules
Day 5: Monitoring, Optimization, and Migration
Module 14: Monitoring and Logging
- CloudWatch metrics, alarms, and dashboards
- CloudWatch Logs and Logs Insights
- AWS X-Ray for application tracing
- EventBridge for event-driven architectures
- Hands-on: Create CloudWatch dashboard with custom metrics
Module 15: Cost Optimization
- Cost Explorer and cost allocation tags
- AWS Budgets and billing alerts
- Trusted Advisor cost optimization checks
- Right-sizing instances and storage
- Reserved instances and savings plans strategies
- Hands-on: Analyze costs and create budget alerts
Module 16: Migration and Disaster Recovery
- AWS Migration Hub and migration strategies (6 Rs)
- Application Discovery Service
- AWS Backup and disaster recovery strategies
- RTO and RPO considerations
- Hands-on: Design disaster recovery architecture
Module 17: Exam Preparation and Review
- Exam format and question types
- Practice questions and case studies
- Common exam scenarios and solutions
- Study resources and next steps
Prerequisites
- 6-12 months hands-on AWS experience (or AWS Cloud Practitioner certification)
- Understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, routing)
- Familiarity with Linux/Unix or Windows server administration
- Basic scripting or programming experience helpful but not required
Delivery Formats
| Format | Description |
|---|---|
| In-Person | On-site at your company's location, hands-on with direct interaction |
| Live Online | Interactive virtual sessions with screen sharing and real-time labs |
| Hybrid | Combination of on-site and remote sessions, flexible scheduling |
All formats include extensive hands-on labs, architecture review sessions, course materials, practice exams, and post-training support.
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