100 Days of Cloud - Hands-on Labs

Name: 100 Days of Cloud - Hands-on Labs
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Master the Multi-Cloud Frontier: A Comprehensive 100-Day Journey from Fundamentals to Architectural Excellence.

Created byMumshad Mannambeth

Last updated 5/2026

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What you'll learn

Design and deploy scalable, multi-cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP using industry-standard best practices for high availability.
Implement enterprise-grade security and identity management using IAM, VPCs, and encryption to ensure data protection across cloud platforms.
Orchestrate serverless and containerized workloads using AWS Lambda and Kubernetes to build cost-effective, auto-scaling modern applications.
Automate global infrastructure provisioning with Terraform to create version-controlled, reproducible, and professional-grade cloud environments.

Course content

16 sections • 117 lectures • 8h 44m total length

Introduction1:11
Course Setup: Accessing the Labs0:23
Create Key Pair0:52
Create an RSA key pair named XFusionKP in AWS EC2, download the .pem file, and verify the key pair works.
Create Security Group1:39
Create a security group named DevOps SG in AWS EC2, add inbound rules for HTTP (port 80) and SSH (port 22) with source anywhere IPv4, then review and test.
Create Subnet1:02
Enable Versioning for S3 Bucket0:40
Enable versioning on an existing S3 bucket by navigating to the console, opening the bucket properties, editing bucket versioning, and saving changes to activate versioning.
Create GP3 Volume0:59
Launch EC2 Instance1:42
Launch a Nautilus EC2 instance with Amazon Linux AMI, T2 Micro instance type, and a Nautilus Key key pair, then monitor the instance until it is running.
Change EC2 Instance Type1:58

Course Setup: Accessing the Labs0:23
Enable Stop Protection for EC2 Instance0:51
Enable Termination Protection for EC2 Instance0:55
Attach Elastic IP to EC2 Instance1:07
Learn how to attach an Elastic IP to an EC2 instance using the AWS console, selecting the Xfusion EC2 EIP and associating it with the Xfusion EC2.
Attach Elastic Network Interface to EC2 Instance1:24
Attach an elastic network interface to an EC2 instance in AWS via the console and verify the ENI is associated in the instance networking tab.
Attach Volume to EC2 Instance1:12
Create AMI from EC2 Instance1:17
Create an AMI from the Nautilus EC2 instance in AWS and name it Nautilus EC2 AMI, following the console steps to create and monitor the image.
Terminate EC2 Instance1:19
Create Volume Snapshot1:31

Course Setup: Accessing the Labs0:23
Setting Up an EC2 Instance with an Elastic IP for Application Hosting1:27
Configuring Secure SSH Access to an EC2 Instance3:41
Generate an SSH key named id_rsa, launch an EC2 instance, and verify secure access by SSH-ing into the instance using its public IPv4 address.
Data Migration Between S3 Buckets Using AWS CLI2:20
Setting Up an Application Load Balancer for an EC2 Instance3:27
Setting Up an EC2 Instance and CloudWatch Alarm2:19
Configuring an EC2 Instance as a Web Server with Nginx1:56
Launch an EC2 instance on AWS, install and configure Engine X (nginx) on Ubuntu, enable HTTP traffic, and access the default web page via the instance's public DNS.
Configuring a Public VPC with an EC2 Instance for Internet Access3:15

Course Setup: Accessing the Labs0:23
Create a Lambda Function1:05
Create a Lambda Function Using CLI2:39
Deploying and Managing Applications on AWS5:28
Load Balancing EC2 Instances with Application Load Balancer4:40
Managing EC2 Access with S3 Role-based Permissions5:20
Create a Nautilus2 policy granting S3 list, get object, and put permissions. Attach the Nautilus role to the EC2 instance and verify by writing a test file in the bucket.
Managing EC2 Access with S3 Role-based Permissions4:29
Deploying Containerized Applications with Amazon ECS2:23

Course Setup: Accessing the Labs0:23
Hosting a Static Website on AWS S31:57
Fix connectivity for an EC2 instance in a data center VPC by attaching the internet gateway and updating route tables, then verify reachability via the EC2 public IP and HTTP.
Troubleshooting Internet Accessibility for an EC2-Hosted Application1:53
Securing Data with AWS KMS2:25
Building and Managing NoSQL Databases with AWS DynamoDB1:51
Scaling and Managing Kubernetes Clusters with Amazon EKS5:37
Implementing Auto Scaling for High Availability in AWS3:03

Course Setup: Accessing the Labs0:23
Configure NAT Gateway for Internet Access in a Private VPC4:43
Set up public and private S3 buckets, trigger a Lambda function on uploads to copy files to the private bucket, and create a DynamoDB table with an IAM role.
Event-Driven Processing with Amazon S3 and Lambda1:36
Deploy resources with CloudFormation to create SQS queues, SNS topic, and a Lambda function; zip index.py, update Lambda code, configure environment variables, and test the invocation.
Integrating AWS SQS and SNS for Reliable Messaging2:11
Create and deploy an AWS Lambda function using CloudFormation, including an IAM role and the DevOps Lambda, then test the function by invoking it and inspecting the response.
Automating Infrastructure Deployment with AWS CloudFormation11:58
Centralized Audit Logging with VPC Peering1:39
perform day 50 hands-on cloud lab by expanding an EC2 volume from 8 GiB to 12 GiB in the AWS console, then SSH into the instance to verify.
Expanding EC2 Instance Storage for Development Needs5:39
Learn to create an RSA SSH key pair in the Azure portal, name it datacenter-kp, download the private key, and securely log into Azure virtual machines during a guided migration.

Course Setup: Accessing the Labs0:23
Create SSH Key Pair for Azure Virtual Machine9:41
Create an Azure Virtual Machine7:29
Create VM using Azure CLI4:51
Create a virtual network named datacenter-vnet in the South Central US region, configure its IPv4 CIDR for private addresses, and establish the foundation for deploying resources in Azure.
Create a Virtual Network (VNet) in Azure4:35
Design a virtual network in Azure by creating a VNet named xfusion-net in West US with a 192.168.0.0/24 CIDR to support future workload deployment.
Create a Virtual Network (IPv4) in Azure5:13
Create a Subnet in Azure Virtual Network3:02
Create a Public IP Address for Azure VM2:55

Course Setup: Accessing the Labs0:23
Attach Managed Disk to Azure Virtual Machine4:52
Attach Network Interface Card (NIC) to Azure Virtual Machine3:34
Attach Public IP to Azure Virtual Machine2:48
Change Azure Virtual Machine Size Using Console2:38
Add and Manage Tags for Azure Virtual Machines7:55
SSH into an Azure Virtual Machine3:49
Create and Attach Managed Disks in Azure6:15
Create a data center NSG in Azure, then add inbound rules to allow HTTP on port 80 and SSH on port 22 from anywhere, via the Azure portal.
Create and Configure Network Security Group (NSG) in Azure6:03
Create an Azure storage account and a private blob container for migration data, then configure authentication via keys, SAS, or Azure AD in the 100 days of cloud labs.

Requirements

Requires basic computer skills and a reliable internet connection; no prior cloud experience is necessary as we guide you through setting up all tools and free-tier accounts from scratch.

Description

In an era where digital transformation is no longer a luxury but a survival requirement, the role of a Cloud Engineer has become the backbone of modern enterprise technology. This 100 Days of Cloud course is an intensive, project-driven program specifically engineered to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and production-ready expertise. Whether you are a system administrator looking to evolve or a developer aiming to master the environment where your code lives, this course provides a structured, high-velocity roadmap to navigating the complex ecosystems of AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.

Transforming into a cloud professional isn't just about memorizing where the "Create" button is in a console; it’s about shifting your mindset toward distributed systems, high availability, and cost-efficiency. Over the next 100 days, you will dive into the core pillars of Cloud Computing, moving beyond simple virtual machines into the sophisticated world of managed services and global-scale architecture. We don't just teach you the "how"; we teach you the "why"—ensuring you understand the financial and security implications of every architectural decision you make.

By the end of this journey, you won't just have a certificate; you'll have a robust portfolio of hands-on projects that prove you can build, secure, and scale applications in the cloud. We strip away the fluff and focus on the hard skills that modern hiring managers demand, preparing you to sit for major industry certifications and, more importantly, to thrive in a real-world production environment.

Key Areas Covered

Multi-Cloud Strategy & Fundamentals: Gain a deep understanding of the global infrastructure of AWS, Azure, and GCP. You will learn to navigate their unique consoles, CLI tools, and core services, ensuring you are a versatile engineer capable of working across any major provider.
Cloud Security & Identity (IAM): Security is not an afterthought. We cover the "Shared Responsibility Model" in depth, teaching you how to implement Least Privilege access via IAM, secure VPCs with private subnets, and manage encryption at rest and in transit.
Serverless Architecture & Modernization: Move beyond managing servers. We explore the world of Serverless (AWS Lambda, Azure Functions) and Containerization (ECS, EKS, GKE), showing you how to build applications that scale automatically and cost only what you use.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Automation: In the cloud, manual work is a bug. You will learn to use tools like Terraform and CloudFormation to treat your infrastructure as code, allowing you to version-control, audit, and deploy entire environments with a single command.

Who this course is for:

Aspiring Cloud and DevOps engineers, IT professionals transitioning to cloud-native roles, and developers seeking a structured, hands-on path to master multi-cloud architecture and automation.

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Foundational Compute & Networking9 lectures • 10min

Advanced Instance Management & Storage9 lectures • 10min

Identity and Access Management6 lectures • 5min

Application Hosting & Web Servers8 lectures • 19min

Database & Private Networking6 lectures • 17min

Serverless & Managed Services8 lectures • 26min

Advanced Scaling & Security7 lectures • 17min

Automation & Advanced Architecture7 lectures • 28min

Foundational Compute & Networking8 lectures • 38min

Advanced Instance Management & Storage9 lectures • 38min

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