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AWS Databases, Messaging, and Event Driven Architecture

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AWS Databases, Messaging, and Event Driven Architecture

This course is part of AWS Developer Associate Certification Prep Specialization

Instructor: LearnKartS

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Manage relational and NoSQL databases using RDS, DynamoDB, and Aurora
Implement ELB, Route 53, and DNS routing for scalable app performance
Build and deploy serverless apps using AWS Lambda and Step Functions
Set up messaging and streaming with SQS, SNS, Kinesis, and Amazon MSK

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18 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

This course on AWS Database Management, Event-Driven Architecture, and Messaging offers an in-depth examination of the critical services that underpin cloud-native systems. Designed for developers and cloud professionals, it brings each topic to life with demos and practical scenarios.

You will learn how to manage databases with Amazon RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, and ElastiCache, all while adhering to security, availability, and performance best practices. Create event-driven workflows with AWS Lambda and Step Functions. Learn how to use SQS, SNS, and Kinesis to expedite communication and gather insights, as well as tools like SES, OpenSearch, and Athena. With guided lessons on AWS Cognito, STS, KMS, and Parameter Store, you'll improve your cloud security understanding. By the end of this AWS Developer course, you'll not only understand cloud architecture but will also be able to build it. Walk away with the ability to create safe, scalable applications on AWS. Disclaimer: AWS and Amazon Web Services are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. This course is not affiliated with or endorsed by AWS.

Explore the fundamentals of Elastic Load Balancing, DNS routing with Route 53, and AWS’s database services. Take a deep dive into DynamoDB and learn how to build fast, scalable NoSQL applications.

What's included

37 videos4 readings8 assignments

37 videos Total 104 minutes

Course Introduction 4 minutes
Learning Objective 1 minute
Elastic Load Balancing (ELB) 2 minutes
Types of Load Balancers 4 minutes
Enhancing ELB for a Smoother Experience 3 minutes
Demo: Creating a Load Balancer 3 minutes
Summary 1 minute
Learning Objective 1 minute
Understanding DNS and Its Role in Networking 1 minute
Route 53: AWS’s Managed DNS Service 1 minute
Route 53 Hosted Zones and DNS Records 6 minutes
Route 53 Routing Policies 3 minutes
Route 53 : Additional Features 2 minutes
Demo: Route 53 Walkthrough 7 minutes
Summary 1 minute
Learning Objective 1 minute
Exploring AWS Database Services 1 minute
Amazon RDS 5 minutes
Types of Scaling and Performance Optimization in Amazon RDS 3 minutes
Demo: Create Database with RDS 7 minutes
Demo: Connecting Database with EC2 4 minutes
RDS Proxy 2 minutes
Demo: RDS Read Replica and Proxy 6 minutes
Amazon Aurora 2 minutes
Securing Amazon RDS & Aurora 1 minute
Amazon ElastiCache 4 minutes
Summary 1 minute
Learning Objective 1 minute
AWS DynamoDB 2 minutes
Core Concepts of DynamoDB 6 minutes
Ensuring Data Consistency in DynamoDB 2 minutes
Enhanced Features in DynamoDB 3 minutes
Securing DynamoDB: Best Practices for Real-World Applications 1 minute
DynamoDB Use Cases 1 minute
DymanoDB Best Practices 2 minutes
Demo: Dynamo DB walkthrough 8 minutes
Summary 1 minute

4 readings Total 30 minutes

Case Study: DNS Strategy Behind Netflix Global Availability 5 minutes
Scaling Failures in High-Traffic Applications – A Lesson in Database Architecture 5 minutes
Query vs Scan Operations 10 minutes
Data Storage Patterns 10 minutes

8 assignments Total 135 minutes

Understanding Elastic Load Balancing 15 minutes
DNS Routing with Route 53 15 minutes
Exploring AWS Database Services 15 minutes
DynamoDB Deep Dive 15 minutes
Understanding Elastic Load Balancing 15 minutes
DNS Routing with Route 53 30 minutes
Exploring AWS Database Services 15 minutes
DynamoDB Deep Dive 15 minutes

Learn how to build responsive, serverless applications using AWS Lambda and Step Functions. Understand AWS messaging and streaming services like SQS, SNS, and Kinesis for building decoupled systems.

What's included

46 videos5 readings6 assignments

46 videos Total 117 minutes

Learning Objective 1 minute
Serverless with AWS Lambda 2 minutes
AWS Lambda Invocation Models 6 minutes
AWS Lambda Integrations with Other AWS Services 4 minutes
Optimizing Code Management with Lambda Layers 2 minutes
Demo: creating Lambda Function 4 minutes
Persistent Storage with Amazon EFS in Lambda 2 minutes
Managing Concurrency and Scaling in AWS Lambda 2 minutes
Routing Execution Results with Lambda Destinations 2 minutes
Optimizing AWS Lambda Performance 2 minutes
Invoking Lambda Functions with Function URLs 2 minutes
Understanding AWS Lambda Limits 2 minutes
Managing AWS Lambda Deployments with Versions and Aliases 2 minutes
Demo: Lambda Triggers and Destinations 9 minutes
Step Functions in AWS 4 minutes
Understanding Step Function States 3 minutes
Visual Workflow in Step Functions 2 minutes
Error Handling in Step Functions 2 minutes
Wait for Task Token 2 minutes
Demo: Step function 5 minutes
Summary 1 minute
Learning Objective 1 minute
AWS SQS - Simple Queue Service 3 minutes
Queues: The Backbone of SQS 2 minutes
Advanced FIFO Features: High-Throughput and Deduplication 2 minutes
SQS Queue Access Control Policies 2 minutes
Message Visibility Timeout 2 minutes
Dead-Letter Queues 2 minutes
Delay Queues 2 minutes
Understanding AWS SNS 3 minutes
SNS and SQS Integration 2 minutes
Security and Access Control in SNS 1 minute
Leveraging SNS in Event-Driven Architectures 2 minutes
Demo: Create SNS 4 minutes
Understanding AWS Kinesis 4 minutes
Key Differences Between Kinesis Data Streams and Firehose 1 minute
Choosing the Right AWS Messaging Service - SQS, SNS and Kinesis 2 minutes
Demo:Kinesis Walkthrough 5 minutes
AWS Other Services 1 minute
AWS Simple Email Service (SES) 2 minutes
Amazon OpenSearch Service – Scalable Search and Analytics 2 minutes
Amazon Athena – Serverless Querying for Data Analysis 3 minutes
Amazon MSK: Managed Kafka for Real-Time Streaming 2 minutes
AWS Certificate Manager 3 minutes
CloudWatch Evidently: Data-Driven Feature Releases 2 minutes
Summary 2 minutes

5 readings Total 25 minutes

The Serverless Performance Breakdown – A Lesson in AWS Lambda Architecture 5 minutes
The Production Incident Caused by Misconfigured Lambda – A Lesson in Limits and Concurrency Management 5 minutes
Message Visibility Timeout in Amazon SQS – Ensuring Reliable Message Processing 5 minutes
Leveraging SNS in Event-Driven Architectures – Building Scalable Notification Systems 5 minutes
Case Study: Real-Time Analytics Architecture – Choosing the Right AWS Messaging Service 5 minutes

6 assignments Total 90 minutes

Understanding Lambda 15 minutes
Understanding Lambda & Step Function 15 minutes
AWS SQS and SNS 15 minutes
AWS Messaging and Streaming 15 minutes
Understanding Lambda & Step Function 15 minutes
AWS Messaging and Streaming 15 minutes

Discover how to securely manage user authentication and identity using Amazon Cognito. Explore advanced identity concepts and learn how to integrate secure access control into modern cloud applications.

What's included

24 videos2 readings4 assignments

24 videos Total 66 minutes

Learning Objective 1 minute
AWS Cognito 6 minutes
Extending User Authentication with Lambda Triggers 5 minutes
Customizing the Hosted UI Using a Custom Domain 2 minutes
Adaptive Authentication 1 minute
Decoding ID Tokens for ALB User Authentication 2 minutes
Demo: User Pools Cognito 8 minutes
AWS AppSync and Amplify 5 minutes
Integration of AWS AppSync with AWS Amplify 2 minutes
AWS Security Token Service (STS) 4 minutes
Using STS to Assume a Role and Working with MFA 2 minutes
Summary 2 minutes
Learning Objective 1 minute
Advanced IAM: Policy Evaluation 2 minutes
IAM Condition Operators and Context Keys 2 minutes
Inline vs. Managed Policies 3 minutes
Granting a User Permission to Pass a Role to AWS Services 1 minute
AWS Key Management Service (KMS) 5 minutes
AWS CloudHSM 2 minutes
AWS System Manager Parameter Store 2 minutes
AWS Secrets Manager 2 minutes
AWS Nitro Enclaves 3 minutes
Summary 2 minutes
Course Completion 3 minutes

2 readings Total 20 minutes

Understanding Identity Fedration (SAML, OIDC) 10 minutes
Managaing Sensitive Data ( PII, PHI) 10 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

AWS Cognito 15 minutes
Advanced Identity 15 minutes
AWS Cognito 15 minutes
Advanced Identity 15 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

This AWS Developer training course is suitable for backend developers, cloud engineers, DevOps experts, and solution architects who wish to learn AWS-native tools for database administration, event-driven design, secure identity management, and message-driven communication systems.

This Certified Developer AWS course teaches professionals how to utilize event-driven models and managed database services to build cloud architectures that can handle high traffic and remain operational. You will learn how to use AWS messaging tools to connect parts, protect identities, and handle sensitive data in a smart way.

Yes, for sure. This course is part of the AWS Developer Associate specialization and is meant to cover the same topics as the AWS Certified Developer - Associate exam. It helps you learn more about crucial topics for the certification, like database services like DynamoDB and RDS, messaging with SNS and SQS, and event-driven workflows with EventBridge and Lambda.

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.