AWS Solution Architect Associate Course

Module-1: AWS Fundamentals and Core Services (Duration: 1 Month)

This module introduces the core concepts and fundamental services of AWS.

• Introduction to AWS: Understanding the AWS global infrastructure, AWS Management Console, and key AWS services.
• Identity and Access Management (IAM): Setting up IAM users and groups, managing IAM policies, and implementing best practices for security.
• Virtual Private Cloud (VPC): Creating and configuring VPCs, subnets, route tables, and Internet gateways. Implementing VPC peering and understanding security groups and network ACLs.
• Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2): Launching and managing EC2 instances, configuring security groups, and understanding EC2 pricing models.
• Simple Storage Service (S3): Creating and managing S3 buckets, configuring bucket policies, and implementing lifecycle policies for data management.
• Elastic Load Balancing (ELB) and Auto Scaling: Configuring load balancers, setting up auto-scaling groups, and understanding scaling policies.

Module-2: Advanced AWS Services and Architecture (Duration: 1 Month)

This module dives into advanced AWS services and architectural best practices.

• AWS Relational Database Service (RDS): Setting up and managing RDS instances, configuring backups and snapshots, and implementing multi-AZ deployments.
• AWS Lambda and Serverless Computing: Creating and deploying Lambda functions, integrating with other AWS services, and understanding the serverless architecture.
• Amazon DynamoDB: Creating and managing DynamoDB tables, understanding partition keys and indexes, and implementing DynamoDB Streams.
• Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS) and Simple Notification Service (SNS): Configuring SQS queues, setting up SNS topics, and integrating with other AWS services.
• AWS CloudFormation: Creating and managing CloudFormation stacks, writing CloudFormation templates, and automating resource provisioning.

Module-3: Security, Monitoring, and Optimization (Duration: 1 Month)

The final module focuses on securing, monitoring, and optimizing AWS environments.

• AWS Security Best Practices: Implementing encryption for data at rest and in transit, managing AWS KMS keys, and setting up AWS Config and AWS CloudTrail for compliance.
• AWS Monitoring and Logging: Setting up CloudWatch metrics and alarms, using CloudWatch Logs for application monitoring, and implementing AWS X-Ray for tracing.
• Cost Management and Optimization: Understanding AWS pricing models, setting up AWS Budgets and Cost Explorer, and implementing cost optimization strategies.
• High Availability and Fault Tolerance: Designing for high availability, implementing disaster recovery strategies, and understanding multi-region deployments.
• Exam Preparation and Practice: Reviewing exam domains and objectives, taking practice exams, and discussing exam tips and strategies.

The AWS Solution Architect Associate Course at Next G Classes provides a thorough grounding in AWS services and architecture principles. Over the course of three months, students will gain the skills necessary to design and deploy robust and scalable solutions on AWS. This course not only prepares students for the AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate exam but also equips them with practical experience to excel in cloud architecture roles.