Building Resilient Systems

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Building Resilient Systems

Dozenten: Ahmed Elhenedy

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Was Sie lernen werden

Explain core resilience engineering principles and differentiate between failure types in modern distributed systems.
Analyze system architectures to identify single points of failure and resilience gaps that could impact availability.
Develop disaster recovery strategies aligned with defined business requirements such as RTO and RPO.
Evaluate monitoring, observability, and incident response practices to improve system reliability and operational resilience.

Kompetenzen, die Sie erwerben

Kategorie: Load Balancing
Kategorie: System Implementation
Kategorie: Business Continuity
Kategorie: Systems Architecture
Kategorie: Distributed Computing
Kategorie: Systems Design
Kategorie: Solution Architecture
Kategorie: High Voltage
Kategorie: Incident Management
Kategorie: Risk Management Framework
Kategorie: Incident Response
Kategorie: System Design and Implementation
Kategorie: Continuous Monitoring
Kategorie: System Monitoring
Kategorie: Software Design Patterns
Kategorie: Disaster Recovery
Kategorie: Software Architecture
Kategorie: Site Reliability Engineering
Kategorie: Network Monitoring
Kategorie: Service Level

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In diesem Kurs gibt es 4 Module

Building resilient systems requires more than knowing individual tools—it demands the ability to design architectures that anticipate failure and recover effectively. In this intermediate course, you will learn how to apply resilience engineering principles to modern distributed systems, focusing on high availability, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery planning.

You will analyze how and why systems fail, identify hidden risks in system architecture, and design strategies that improve uptime and reliability. The course connects key concepts such as load balancing, redundancy, observability, and incident response into a cohesive resilience strategy aligned with business goals like RTO and RPO. Designed for IT professionals, DevOps engineers, and system architects, this course emphasizes practical decision-making, trade-offs, and operational readiness. By the end, you will be able to design resilient architectures, strengthen system reliability, and lead effective incident management and continuous improvement practices.

This module introduces the core concepts behind resilient system design. Learners will explore why failures are inevitable, how resilient systems differ from traditional architectures, and the foundational principles used to build systems that can withstand, adapt to, and recover from disruptions. The module sets the mindset and technical baseline required for designing reliable and fault-aware systems.

Das ist alles enthalten

11 Videos2 Lektüren1 Aufgabe1 peer review1 Diskussionsthema

11 VideosInsgesamt 86 Minuten

Welcome to Building Resilient Systems7 Minuten
Module Introduction 3 Minuten
Why Systems Fail 9 Minuten
Failure Types and Their Impact 10 Minuten
Learning from Real-World Outages 10 Minuten
Defining Resilience in Modern Systems 8 Minuten
Key Characteristics of Resilient Architectures 8 Minuten
Resilience v/s. Traditional Design Approaches 8 Minuten
Core Principles of Resilience Engineering8 Minuten
Redundancy, Diversity, and Isolation 7 Minuten
Trade-offs in Resilient Design 9 Minuten

2 LektürenInsgesamt 10 Minuten

Welcome to the Course: Course Overview5 Minuten
Designing Resilient Systems 5 Minuten

1 AufgabeInsgesamt 20 Minuten

Foundations of Resilient Systems20 Minuten

1 peer reviewInsgesamt 10 Minuten

Hands-On-Learning: Identifying Failure Risks in a System Design 10 Minuten

1 DiskussionsthemaInsgesamt 10 Minuten

Designing for Failure Before It Happens10 Minuten

This module focuses on designing systems that remain available despite failures. Learners will explore high availability concepts, fault tolerance techniques, and architectural patterns used to eliminate single points of failure. The module emphasizes practical design decisions that improve uptime while balancing cost and complexity.

Das ist alles enthalten

10 Videos1 Lektüre1 Aufgabe1 peer review1 Diskussionsthema

10 VideosInsgesamt 77 Minuten

Module Introduction 3 Minuten
What High Availability Really Means8 Minuten
Availability Metrics and SLAs 7 Minuten
Eliminating Single Points of Failure 13 Minuten
Active-Active v/s. Active-Passive Designs 6 Minuten
Load Balancing and Traffic Distribution 8 Minuten
Failover Mechanisms and Health Checks 7 Minuten
Designing for Partial Failures 8 Minuten
Graceful Degradation and Backpressure 8 Minuten
Containing Failures with Isolation 9 Minuten

1 LektüreInsgesamt 5 Minuten

High Availability and Fault-Tolerant Architecture 5 Minuten

1 AufgabeInsgesamt 20 Minuten

High Availability and Fault Tolerance Design20 Minuten

1 peer reviewInsgesamt 10 Minuten

Hands-On-Learning: Designing a High Availability Architecture 10 Minuten

1 DiskussionsthemaInsgesamt 10 Minuten

Balancing Availability, Cost, and Complexity10 Minuten

This module focuses on preparing systems and teams to recover from major disruptions. Learners will explore backup and recovery strategies, define recovery objectives, design disaster recovery testing approaches, and create operational runbooks that support consistent and effective recovery. The module emphasizes planning, decision-making, and operational readiness rather than tool-specific implementation.

Das ist alles enthalten

10 Videos1 Lektüre1 Aufgabe1 peer review1 Diskussionsthema

10 VideosInsgesamt 74 Minuten

Module Introduction 5 Minuten
Backup Strategies and Recovery Models 8 Minuten
Understanding RTO and RPO 8 Minuten
Designing Backup and Recovery Solutions 8 Minuten
Why Disaster Recovery Testing Matters 8 Minuten
Types of Disaster Recovery Tests 6 Minuten
Developing Disaster Recovery Testing Procedures 8 Minuten
What is an Operational Runbook 7 Minuten
Runbook Structure and Best Practices 8 Minuten
Creating Effective Recovery Runbooks 10 Minuten

1 LektüreInsgesamt 5 Minuten

Disaster Recovery Planning and RTO or RPO Concepts 5 Minuten

1 AufgabeInsgesamt 20 Minuten

Disaster Recovery Planning and Operational Readiness20 Minuten

1 peer reviewInsgesamt 10 Minuten

Hands-On-Learning: Creating a Disaster Recovery Plan10 Minuten

1 DiskussionsthemaInsgesamt 10 Minuten

Evaluating Recovery Readiness in Real-World Environments10 Minuten

This module focuses on maintaining system reliability through effective monitoring, observability, and structured incident management. Learners will explore how logs, metrics, and traces provide system visibility, how alerting strategies support timely response, and how post-incident reviews drive continuous improvement. The module emphasizes operational effectiveness and learning from incidents rather than tool-specific implementation.

Das ist alles enthalten

11 Videos1 Lektüre1 Aufgabe2 peer reviews1 Diskussionsthema

11 VideosInsgesamt 66 Minuten

Module Introduction 2 Minuten
Monitoring v/s. Observability 6 Minuten
Observability Pillars: Logs, Metrics, and Traces 6 Minuten
Implementing Comprehensive Observability 7 Minuten
Principles of Effective Alerting 6 Minuten
Alert Thresholds and Escalation Paths 6 Minuten
Designing Effective Alerting Strategies 6 Minuten
Incident Lifecycle and Response Review 9 Minuten
Conducting Productive Post-Incident Reviews 7 Minuten
Driving Continuous Improvement from Incidents 6 Minuten
Course Wrap-Up5 Minuten

1 LektüreInsgesamt 5 Minuten

Observability and Incident Management Fundamentals 5 Minuten

1 AufgabeInsgesamt 20 Minuten

Monitoring, Observability, and Incident Management20 Minuten

2 peer reviewsInsgesamt 70 Minuten

Hands-On-Learning: Incident Analysis and Post-Incident Review 10 Minuten
Project: Designing and Defending a Resilient System Architecture60 Minuten

1 DiskussionsthemaInsgesamt 10 Minuten

Designing Observability and Alerting for Real Impact10 Minuten

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