This course covers three interconnected pillars of resilient, secure AWS architectures: IAM best practices, auto scaling, and advanced virtual network services. Covering over 3 hours of expert instruction, learners develop the skills to build AWS environments that scale automatically under load while maintaining strong security postures and network isolation.
AWS Security, Auto Scaling, & Networking
AWS Security, Auto Scaling, & Networking
This course is part of AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate Specialization
Instructor: Tom Carpenter
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Intermediate level
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5 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
How to implement IAM best practices including Control Tower governance, Service Control Policies, and CloudTrail for multi-account AWS environments
How to configure EC2 Auto Scaling groups and scaling policies to maintain application availability and optimize cost under variable load
How to design advanced AWS network architectures using Route 53, CloudFront, and Direct Connect for performance and hybrid connectivity
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Taught in English
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This course is part of the AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate Specialization
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