Cloud Architect
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Day 1: ● Cloud Fundamentals and Architecture: ○ Introduction to major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) ○ Cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and architectural patterns ○ Cloud economics and cost optimization strategies ○ Hands-on: Setting up cloud accounts and exploring services ● Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Automation: ○ Introduction to IaC tools like Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation ○ Automating infrastructure provisioning and management ○ Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) configurations ○ Hands-on: Writing IaC scripts to automate cloud resource creation
Day 2: ● Networking & Security in the Cloud: ○ Cloud networking concepts, VPCs, subnets, security groups ○ Implementing secure access controls and identity management ○ Best practices for securing cloud workloads and data ○ Hands-on: Configuring secure cloud networks and access controls ● Containers & Serverless Architectures: ○ Introduction to containerization technologies like Docker, Kubernetes ○ Building and deploying containerized applications in the cloud ○ Serverless computing concepts and benefits ○ Hands-on: Building and deploying a simple containerized application
Day 3: ● Data Management & Analytics in the Cloud: ○ Cloud storage options (object, block, file) and data management tools ○ Big data processing and analytics services on major cloud platforms ○ Designing scalable and cost-effective data architectures ○ Hands-on: Working with cloud data storage and basic analytics tools ● CI/CD Pipelines & DevOps practices: ○ Continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) in the cloud ○ Automating software deployments and infrastructure changes ○ DevOps principles and collaboration for cloud deployments ○ Hands-on: Building a simple CI/CD pipeline for a cloud application
Day 4: ● Monitoring & Observability in the Cloud: ○ Cloud monitoring tools and metrics for performance and health insights ○ Log aggregation and analysis for troubleshooting and debugging ○ Setting up alerts and notifications for proactive issue management ○ Hands-on: Implementing basic cloud monitoring and alerting ● Cost Optimization & Governance: ○ Optimizing cloud resource usage and reducing costs ○ Cloud governance best practices for security, compliance, and cost control ○ Cloud resource tagging and cost allocation strategies ○ Hands-on: Analyzing cloud costs and identifying optimization opportunities
Day 5: ● Career Guidance & Certification Preparation: ○ Cloud Architect career paths and in-demand skills ○ Preparing for popular cloud certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, GCP Professional Cloud Architect) ○ Building a professional portfolio showcasing cloud projects ○ Mock interview session and feedback
Cloud Architect Courses for a 5-Day Bootcamp:
Day 1: ● Cloud Fundamentals and Architecture: ○ Introduction to major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) ○ Cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and architectural patterns ○ Cloud economics and cost optimization strategies ○ Hands-on: Setting up cloud accounts and exploring services ● Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Automation: ○ Introduction to IaC tools like Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation ○ Automating infrastructure provisioning and management ○ Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) configurations ○ Hands-on: Writing IaC scripts to automate cloud resource creation
Day 2: ● Networking & Security in the Cloud: ○ Cloud networking concepts, VPCs, subnets, security groups ○ Implementing secure access controls and identity management ○ Best practices for securing cloud workloads and data ○ Hands-on: Configuring secure cloud networks and access controls ● Containers & Serverless Architectures: ○ Introduction to containerization technologies like Docker, Kubernetes ○ Building and deploying containerized applications in the cloud ○ Serverless computing concepts and benefits ○ Hands-on: Building and deploying a simple containerized application
Day 3: ● Data Management & Analytics in the Cloud: ○ Cloud storage options (object, block, file) and data management tools ○ Big data processing and analytics services on major cloud platforms ○ Designing scalable and cost-effective data architectures ○ Hands-on: Working with cloud data storage and basic analytics tools ● CI/CD Pipelines & DevOps practices: ○ Continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) in the cloud ○ Automating software deployments and infrastructure changes ○ DevOps principles and collaboration for cloud deployments ○ Hands-on: Building a simple CI/CD pipeline for a cloud application
Day 4: ● Monitoring & Observability in the Cloud: ○ Cloud monitoring tools and metrics for performance and health insights ○ Log aggregation and analysis for troubleshooting and debugging ○ Setting up alerts and notifications for proactive issue management ○ Hands-on: Implementing basic cloud monitoring and alerting ● Cost Optimization & Governance: ○ Optimizing cloud resource usage and reducing costs ○ Cloud governance best practices for security, compliance, and cost control ○ Cloud resource tagging and cost allocation strategies ○ Hands-on: Analyzing cloud costs and identifying optimization opportunities
Day 5: ● Career Guidance & Certification Preparation: ○ Cloud Architect career paths and in-demand skills ○ Preparing for popular cloud certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, GCP Professional Cloud Architect) ○ Building a professional portfolio showcasing cloud projects ○ Mock interview session and feedback