Rocking AWS CloudFormation with DevOps, Interview Guide
What you'll learn
- Master CloudFormation in both YAML and JSON
- Learn to code AWS CDK (Cloud Development Kit) in Typescript and Python
- Run your templates using DevOps Tools - Jenkins, Terraform and CodePipeline
- Interview guide from Instructor's actual field experience as cloud architect
- Get the edge by learning from real world cloud architect. Learn what's important for actual projects, pros-cons for different services and tools
- Code any CloudFormation, SAM and CDK alongside instructor by learning how to navigate reference guides
- Updated with all the recent features (2021)
Requirements
- Basic understanding of AWS
- Basic knowledge of JSON or YAML
- Willingness to learn lots of new and exciting things!
Description
What will you achieve from this course?
Welcome to Rocking AWS CloudFormation with DevOps, Interview Guide:
Learn CloudFormation in it's entirety in JSON and YAML, from basic to advanced topics
Big focus of this course is teaching you how to write ANY CloudFormation, rather than me giving you few templates
In real-world, learning CloudFormation is not enough, you need to know how to run it using DevOps. This course will teach you how to run templates using DevOps Tools - Jenkins, Terraform and AWS CodePipeline
Learn SAM (Serverless Application Model) in CloudFormation to provision your Serverless Apps
Interview Guide - I am a seasoned Cloud interviewer. I am sharing my personal tips and tricks so that YOU can rock your Cloud interview!
About the instructor
Rajdeep Saha is a Principal Solutions Architect at AWS. He has migrated and designed numerous mission-critical apps in the cloud, handling millions of transactions. Rajdeep has presented at the biggest stages, such as AWS Re:Invent, AWS Summits, and Kubecon. He has authored multiple bestselling courses and mentored students successfully to cloud jobs, including FAANG companies. Rajdeep also runs a successful YouTube channel named "Cloud With Raj" with over 100K+ subscribers. He has over 250,000+ followers across the globe. Rajdeep takes pride in teaching real-world solutions and learnings beyond just theoretical information. You are in capable hands! All opinions are Rajdeep's own.
Course Structure
This course has four main areas - CloudFormation , DevOps, and Interview Guide. Below are the details for each section:
CloudFormation - Divided into Basic and Advanced chapters
Basic CloudFormation Chapter covers:
Infrastructure as Code - What and Why
CloudFormation Intro
Cost Of CloudFormation Stack
JSON Vs YAML
Input Parameters
Intrinsic Functions
Pseudo Parameters
Mappings
Conditions
Resources
Outputs
CloudFormation Designer
Running CloudFormation from CLI
MUST WATCH: How to Code Any CloudFormation
Advanced CloudFormation Chapters cover:
CloudFormation And IAM
Drift Detection
Termination Protection
Stack Policy
Nested Stack
Change Sets
Lambda Primer
Custom Resources
StackSets And Hub & Spoke Model
Userdata
Dynamic Reference - Secrets Manager And SSM
Helper Scripts (cfn-init, cfn-hup, cfn-signal, cfn-get-metadata)
CloudFormer Tool
CloudFormation Best Practices
Creating Serverless Infrastructure Using SAM (Serverless Application Model)
DevOps Chapter covers:
DevOps Quick Primer
Why Automate CloudFormation
Install Jenkins Easy Way!
Run Cft From Git Using Jenkins Job
Run Cft Using Jenkins Pipeline
Terraform - What and Why
Run Terraform Templates
AWS CodePipeline - What and Why
Run Cft With AWS CodePipeline
Multiple Ways
CloudFormation Vs Terraform
AWS CodePipeline Vs Jenkins
MUST WATCH: AWS CodePipeline
Interview Guide covers:
CloudFormation Interviews - Main Areas Of Focus
Questions On Coding Template
Questions On DevOps
Questions On Learn And Adapt
General Cloud Interview Tips
Whiteboarding Interview Tips
MUST WATCH: How I Switched My Career To AWS - Tips And Steps
This is the course that could take your career to next level. Let's have some fun and build some awesome stuff in cloud together!
Who this course is for:
- This course is for students who wants to master CloudFormation and CDK (Cloud Development Kit) - from basic to expert level. No prior CloudFormation knowledge necessary!
- Developers, system administrators, DevOps engineers, solutions architects or any AWS enthusiasts who would like to manage their AWS infrastructure as code and automate the provisioning AWS resources.
- Anyone who wants to excel in their Cloud Interviews
Instructor
- 4.6 Instructor Rating
- 9,169 Reviews
- 56,312 Students
- 8 Courses
Rajdeep Saha is a Principal Solutions Architect at AWS. He has migrated and designed numerous mission-critical apps in the cloud, handling millions of transactions. Rajdeep has presented at the biggest stages, such as AWS Re:Invent, AWS Summits, and Kubecon. He has authored multiple bestselling courses and mentored students successfully to cloud jobs, including FAANG companies. Rajdeep also runs a successful YouTube channel named "Cloud With Raj" with over 100K+ subscribers. He has over 250,000+ followers across the globe. Rajdeep takes pride in teaching real-world solutions and learnings beyond just theoretical information.
Rajdeep is also top 11% finisher in Kaggle Data Science competitions.
When not dabbling in cutting edge technology, Rajdeep could be found racing bicycles for charity.
All opinions are Rajdeep's own.