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Advanced Microservices Architecture, Deployment & Resilience

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Advanced Microservices Architecture, Deployment & Resilience

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Advanced level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Master the SAGA pattern and its implementation in distributed transactions.

  • Learn how to design event-driven microservices with real-time event processing.

  • Understand how to deploy microservices with zero downtime using containers and orchestration tools.

  • Implement advanced resilience, observability, and monitoring practices to ensure system stability.

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September 2025

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This course is part of the Microservices Architecture: Design Patterns & Principles Specialization
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There are 8 modules in this course

In this module, we will explore the complexities of distributed transactions in microservices architectures. You'll learn about the ACID principles, how to handle transactional boundaries, and dive deep into patterns like SAGA and the compensating transaction to maintain consistency. Practical challenges and solutions in maintaining data integrity across distributed services will also be discussed.

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22 videos2 readings1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will cover the core concepts behind event-driven architectures in microservices, focusing on how events facilitate communication across services. You'll also learn about event sourcing, event-driven data management, and real-time event processing. We’ll discuss how to design, adapt, and evaluate these architectures for maximum efficiency and performance.

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9 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will explore the importance of distributed caching in microservices to reduce latency and enhance scalability. You’ll gain insights into caching strategies and patterns, like Cache-Aside, and how they can be implemented effectively. Additionally, we will discuss how to design and adapt a distributed caching system within your architecture for optimal performance.

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11 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will cover the essentials of deploying microservices using containers and orchestrators like Kubernetes. You’ll learn about containerization, the benefits of using Docker, and how to leverage Kubernetes for scaling and managing containerized applications. Deployment strategies and CI/CD pipelines will also be discussed to enable automated and efficient deployment processes.

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21 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will explore strategies for building resilient microservices through patterns like Circuit Breaker, Retry, and Bulkhead. You’ll also learn how to incorporate observability tools such as distributed tracing and logging to monitor microservices effectively. We’ll conclude by discussing the design and adaptation of monitoring solutions to maintain high availability and system performance.

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17 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will take you through a hands-on demonstration of implementing a microservices architecture for an e-commerce application. You’ll explore various microservices components, such as catalog, basket, and ordering, and analyze their codebase. Additionally, we’ll review the integration of resilience and monitoring solutions to ensure system reliability.

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9 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will introduce serverless microservices and their benefits for building scalable and cost-effective applications. You'll dive into AWS serverless services, like Lambda, and learn how to create event-driven architectures. We'll also focus on best practices for mapping and designing microservice architectures using serverless technologies.

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5 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this concluding module, the author expresses gratitude for completing the course. You’ll be encouraged to reflect on the key concepts and strategies learned throughout the course and how they contribute to building scalable, resilient, and efficient microservices architectures.

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1 video1 reading2 assignments

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