Cloud Computing Fundamentals:

• • Definition: Understanding what cloud computing is and its core characteristics (on-demand self-service, broad network access, resource pooling, rapid elasticity, and measured service).
  • Deployment Models: Public cloud, private cloud, hybrid cloud.
  • Service Models: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS).

AWS Overview:

• • Global Infrastructure: AWS regions, availability zones, and edge locations.
  • Key Services: Brief overview of core AWS services and their purposes.
  • Pricing: Pay-as-you-go pricing model, free tier, and cost management tools.

AWS Management Console, CLI, and SDK

AWS Management Console:

• • Interface Navigation: Dashboard, service sections, and resource management.
  • Resource Creation and Management: Launching EC2 instances, setting up S3 buckets, and configuring IAM roles.

AWS CLI (Command Line Interface):

• • Installation: Setting up AWS CLI on your machine.
  • Configuration: Configuring access keys and default settings.
  • Basic Commands: Commands for EC2, S3, IAM, etc., e.g., aws ec2 describe-instances, aws s3 ls.

AWS SDK (Software Development Kit):

• • Overview: SDKs available for various programming languages (Python, Java, JavaScript, etc.).
  • Basic Usage: Setting up the SDK, writing basic scripts to interact with AWS services (e.g., using Boto3 in Python to manage EC2 instances).

IAM (Identity and Access Management)

Introduction to IAM:

• • Concepts: Users, groups, roles, and policies.
  • Policies: JSON policy documents, IAM policy types (managed and inline).

Best Practices:

• • Principle of Least Privilege: Grant only the permissions necessary for users or services.
  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Enhancing security with MFA.

Hands-On:

• • Create IAM Users and Groups: Assign appropriate permissions and policies.
  • Define IAM Roles: Create roles for EC2 instances or cross-account access.

EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud)

Overview:

• • Instance Types: Understanding various instance types (compute optimized, memory optimized, storage optimized, etc.).
  • Pricing Models: On-Demand, Reserved Instances, Spot Instances.

Managing EC2 Instances:

• • Launching Instances: Choosing AMIs (Amazon Machine Images), selecting instance types, configuring network settings.
  • Security Groups: Setting inbound and outbound rules for instance security.

Hands-On:

• • Launch and Configure: Start an EC2 instance, configure security groups, and connect via SSH or RDP.

EBS (Elastic Block Store) and EFS (Elastic File System)

EBS (Elastic Block Store):

• • Overview: Types of volumes (General Purpose SSD, Provisioned IOPS SSD, etc.), snapshots, and encryption.
  • Use Cases: Data storage for EC2 instances.

EFS (Elastic File System):

• • Overview: Managed NFS file system, use cases, performance modes, and lifecycle management.
  • Access: Mounting EFS to EC2 instances and configuring access permissions.

Hands-On:

• • Attach EBS Volume: Create and attach EBS volumes to an EC2 instance, configure file systems.
  • Set Up EFS: Create and mount an EFS file system.

S3 (Simple Storage Service)

Overview:

• • Buckets and Objects: Creating buckets, uploading objects, bucket policies.
  • Storage Classes: Standard, Intelligent-Tiering, One Zone-IA, Glacier, etc.

Features:

• • Versioning: Enable and manage object versioning.
  • Lifecycle Policies: Automate object transition and expiration.

Hands-On:

• • Create and Manage Buckets: Upload files, set permissions, and configure lifecycle rules.

VPC (Virtual Private Cloud)

Overview:

• • Components: Subnets, route tables, internet gateways, NAT gateways.
  • Network Security: Security groups, network access control lists (NACLs).

Hands-On:

• • Create a VPC: Configure subnets, route tables, and internet gateways.
  • Security Configurations: Set up security groups and NACLs.

RDS (Relational Database Service)

Overview:

• • Database Engines: Amazon RDS supports MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Oracle, SQL Server.
  • Features: Automated backups, Multi-AZ deployments, read replicas.

Hands-On:

• • Launch an RDS Instance: Create a database instance, configure security, and connect to the database.

DynamoDB (NoSQL Database)

Overview:

• • Features: Managed NoSQL database, tables, items, attributes.
  • Provisioned and On-Demand Capacity: Understanding throughput and scaling.

Hands-On:

• • Create a DynamoDB Table: Define schema, add items, and configure indexes.

CloudWatch

Overview:

• • Monitoring and Logging: Collecting metrics, logs, and events.
  • Alarms: Setting up CloudWatch alarms to monitor metrics and trigger actions.

Hands-On:

• • Set Up Alarms: Create and configure CloudWatch alarms for EC2 instances and other AWS resources.

CloudTrail and AWS Config

CloudTrail:

• • Overview: Tracking API calls and changes in your AWS environment.
  • Log Management: Accessing and analyzing CloudTrail logs.

AWS Config:

• • Overview: Tracking configuration changes and compliance auditing.
  • Rules and Compliance: Setting up AWS Config rules to monitor resource compliance.

Hands-On:

• • Configure CloudTrail: Set up a trail, view logs.
  • Set Up AWS Config: Configure rules and review compliance status.

AWS Well-Architected Framework

Overview:

• • Pillars: Operational Excellence, Security, Reliability, Performance Efficiency, Cost Optimization.
  • Best Practices: Guidelines and best practices for building well-architected solutions on AWS.

Assessment:

• • Well-Architected Tool: Use the AWS Well-Architected Tool to review and improve architecture.

Introduction to Azure and Resource Management

Overview of Azure:

• • What is Azure?
  • Key Azure services and solutions.
  • Azure global infrastructure: regions, availability zones, and resource groups.

Resource Management:

• • Creating and managing Azure resources.
  • Navigating the Azure portal.
  • Introduction to Azure Resource Manager (ARM) and resource groups.
  • Basics of ARM templates: deployment and management of resources.

Azure CLI

Introduction to Azure CLI:

• • Overview of Azure CLI and its purpose.
  • Installation and initial configuration.
  • Basic commands: az login, az group create, az vm create.

Resource Management with CLI:

• • Managing virtual machines, storage accounts, and resource groups.
  • Scripting and automation with Azure CLI.

Azure PowerShell

Overview of PowerShell Commands:

• • Introduction to Azure PowerShell.
  • Installation and setup of Azure PowerShell modules.
  • Basic PowerShell commands: Connect-AzAccount, New-AzVM, Get-AzResource.

Practical Use Cases:

• • Managing Azure VMs, storage, and networking.
  • Writing and executing PowerShell scripts for automation.

Azure Virtual Machines

Introduction to Azure VMs:

• • Overview of VM types and sizes.
  • Creating and managing VMs using the Azure portal, CLI, and PowerShell.
  • VM configuration: disks, networking, and security settings.

Advanced Topics:

• • VM scaling: Availability Sets and Virtual Machine Scale Sets.
  • Configuring VM backups and restoration.
  • Troubleshooting common VM issues.

Azure Storage

Overview of Azure Storage:

• • Types of storage accounts: Blob Storage, File Storage, Disk Storage, and Table Storage.
  • Creating and managing storage accounts.
  • Data access and management in Azure Storage.

Features:

• • Blob Storage: containers, access tiers, and lifecycle management.
  • Azure Files: setting up and managing file shares.
  • Disk Storage: performance tiers and configuration.

Azure Networking

Introduction to Azure Networking:

• • Overview of Virtual Networks (VNets), subnets, and network interfaces.
  • Configuring Network Security Groups (NSGs) and Azure Firewall.

Advanced Networking:

• • Configuring and managing VNets: peering, IP addressing, and DNS settings.
  • Managing Network Security Groups (NSGs) and application security.

Azure Load Balancer and VPN Gateway

Azure Load Balancer:

• • Overview of Load Balancer types: Basic and Standard.
  • Configuring load balancing rules and health probes.

Azure VPN Gateway:

• • Introduction to VPN Gateway and its functions.
  • Configuring Site-to-Site and Point-to-Site VPN connections.
  • Monitoring and troubleshooting VPN Gateway.

Azure Active Directory (AD)

Introduction to Azure AD:

• • Overview of Azure Active Directory services.
  • Managing users, groups, and roles.
  • Authentication methods: Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Single Sign-On (SSO).

Integration:

• • Integrating Azure AD with on-premises directories.
  • Managing Azure AD applications and enterprise applications.

Azure Security Center and Key Vault

Azure Security Center:

• • Overview and features: security policy, threat detection, and recommendations.
  • Configuring security policies and monitoring security posture.

Azure Key Vault:

• • Introduction to Key Vault: managing secrets, keys, and certificates.
  • Creating and accessing Key Vault instances.
  • Integrating Key Vault with other Azure services for enhanced security.

Azure Monitor

Overview:

• • Introduction to Azure Monitor: collecting and analyzing metrics and logs.
  • Configuring alerts and action groups.

Advanced Features:

• • Setting up Application Insights for monitoring application performance.
  • Using Log Analytics for querying and visualizing log data.

Azure Automation

Introduction to Azure Automation:

• • Overview of automation services: runbooks, DSC, and automation accounts.
  • Creating and managing runbooks for automating tasks.

Integration:

• • Integrating Automation with other Azure services for orchestrated workflows.

Backup and Site Recovery

Azure Backup:

• • Overview of Azure Backup services.
  • Configuring and managing backup policies for VMs and other resources.
  • Restoring data and managing backup storage.

Azure Site Recovery:

• • Introduction to Site Recovery: disaster recovery and business continuity.
  • Configuring replication and failover for VMs and physical servers.

Domain Management and Web Apps

Azure DNS:

• • Overview of Azure DNS: domain registration and management.
  • Configuring DNS zones and records.

Azure App Services:

• • Introduction to Azure Web Apps and App Services.
  • Creating and deploying web applications.
  • Configuring scaling and performance settings for web apps.

SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle)

Introduction to SDLC:

• • Phases: Requirements, Design, Implementation, Testing, Deployment, and Maintenance.
  • Models: Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, DevOps, Continuous Delivery.

DevOps Integration:

• • How DevOps practices enhance each phase of the SDLC.
  • Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD) in the context of SDLC.

Git (Version Control)

Introduction to Git:

• • Version Control Basics: What is version control and why it is essential.
  • Git Overview: Key concepts (repositories, commits, branches, merges).

Git Commands:

• • Basic commands: git init, git clone, git add, git commit, git push, git pull.
  • Branching and merging: git branch, git checkout, git merge.
  • Handling conflicts and resolving issues.

Git Workflows:

• • Common Workflows: Git Flow, GitHub Flow, GitLab Flow.

Maven (Build Automation)

Introduction to Maven:

• • What is Maven?: Build automation tool and its role in the DevOps pipeline.
  • Maven Structure: Project Object Model (POM), dependencies, plugins.

Build Configuration:

• • Creating and managing pom.xml files.
  • Common goals and phases: clean, compile, test, package, install, deploy.

Advanced Topics:

• • Maven profiles and multi-module projects.
  • Integrating Maven with other tools and CI/CD pipelines.

Docker (Containerization)

Introduction to Docker:

• • What is Docker?: Containerization and its benefits.
  • Docker Components: Images, containers, Dockerfile, Docker Compose.

Basic Commands:

• • Managing Containers: docker run, docker ps, docker stop, docker rm.
  • Managing Images: docker pull, docker build, docker rmi.

Advanced Docker:

• • Writing Dockerfiles and building custom images.
  • Using Docker Compose for multi-container applications.

Kubernetes (Container Orchestration)

Introduction to Kubernetes:

• • What is Kubernetes?: Container orchestration and its importance.
  • Kubernetes Architecture: Pods, Nodes, Deployments, Services.

Basic Commands:

• • kubectl: kubectl create, kubectl get, kubectl describe, kubectl delete.

Advanced Kubernetes:

• • Managing and scaling applications.
  • Rolling updates and rollback strategies.

Helm (Kubernetes Package Management)

Introduction to Helm:

• • What is Helm?: Helm as a package manager for Kubernetes.
  • Helm Components: Charts, Repositories, Releases.

Basic Commands:

• • Managing Charts: helm install, helm upgrade, helm rollback, helm delete.
  • Creating and Managing Helm Charts: Customizing Helm charts for applications.

Ansible (Configuration Management)

Introduction to Ansible:

• • What is Ansible?: Configuration management and automation.
  • Ansible Components: Inventory, Playbooks, Roles, Modules.

Basic Commands:

• • Running Playbooks: ansible-playbook.
  • Creating and Managing Playbooks: Writing YAML playbooks for automation tasks.

Advanced Topics:

• • Using Ansible with various modules and roles.
  • Integration with other tools and systems.

Jenkins (CI/CD Pipelines)

Introduction to Jenkins:

• • What is Jenkins?: Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment.
  • Jenkins Architecture: Master-Slave architecture, Pipelines, Plugins.

Basic Setup:

• • Installing and configuring Jenkins.
  • Creating and managing Jenkins jobs and pipelines.

Advanced Jenkins:

• • Pipeline as Code: Writing Jenkinsfile for defining pipelines.
  • Integrating Jenkins with source control, build tools, and deployment platforms.

Terraform (Infrastructure as Code) Overview

Introduction to Terraform:

• • What is Terraform?: Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and its benefits.
  • Terraform Components: Providers, Resources, Modules, State.

Basic Commands:

• • Configuration and Deployment: terraform init, terraform plan, terraform apply, terraform destroy.
  • Writing Configuration Files: Using HCL (HashiCorp Configuration Language) for defining infrastructure.

Terraform with AWS (VPC/EC2)

Terraform with AWS:

• • Setting Up Providers: Configuring AWS as a provider in Terraform.
  • Defining AWS Resources: Writing Terraform configurations for VPC, EC2, and other AWS resources.

Advanced Terraform:

• • Managing state files and modules.
  • Implementing Terraform workspaces and environments.

CI/CD with Jenkins and AWS/Azure

CI/CD Pipelines Integration:

• • Setting Up CI/CD Pipelines: Integrating Jenkins with AWS and Azure for automated builds and deployments.
  • Deploying Applications: Using Jenkins to deploy applications to AWS (EC2, Lambda) and Azure (App Services, Kubernetes).

Advanced CI/CD:

• • Automated Testing: Incorporating automated testing in the CI/CD pipeline.
  • Monitoring and Logging: Implementing monitoring and logging for pipelines and deployments.