In this course, you learn about the Kubernetes cluster architecture and explore the specific aspects of AWS Elastic Kubernetes Service (Amazon EKS). You learn about how Amazon EKS leverages AWS resources and services to provide a fully managed and scalable Kubernetes environment, reducing the operational overhead for developers and administrators. Finally, you learn how to deploy an Amazon EKS cluster and perform an upgrade to the latest Kubernetes version.
The Amazon EKS Cluster

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
No prior experience required
1 hour to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Discuss the AWS Well-Architected Framework and how to build database solutions around it.
Identify different data categories, and determine alignment to AWS database services.
Compare and categorize AWS relational and nonrelational database services.
Determine the right database to support a given application requirement.
Skills you'll gain
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Assessments
1 assignment
Taught in English
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December 2025
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