Udacity

Deploy Infrastructure as Code (IAC)

Engineering and Technology

Short Description

Gain a thorough understanding of CloudFormation essentials, including templates, stacks, and intrinsic functions.

Long Description

The Deploy Infrastructure as Code (IAC) course on Udacity teaches the best practices of Infrastructure as Code (IAC) in the DevOps model. It covers configuring the AWS CLI using IAM, understanding the fundamentals of CloudFormation, and comparing manual and automated provisioning of cloud resources. The course also focuses on assessing foundational resources and designing cloud architecture diagrams using real-world best practices. It covers deploying networking infrastructure using CloudFormation, including VPC, subnets, gateways, and routing. Additionally, it teaches creating security groups, centralizing server configuration, and deploying highly available servers with AutoScaling Groups. The course also covers deploying highly available RDS databases and configuring secure S3 buckets using CloudFormation. It emphasizes previewing changes to CloudFormation stacks and automating infrastructure workflows using parameterized scripts. The course culminates in a project where students apply their skills to deploy a high-availability web app using CloudFormation, including infrastructure diagram design, CloudFormation deployment, and script automation.

Course Details

Duration
4 weeks
Difficulty
Intermediate
Format
Short Course
Price
USD399.00
Course Link
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Udacity
Description
Udacity is an online learning platform that offers a wide range of courses and programs in various fields such as technology, business, data science, and artificial intelligence. It was founded in 2012 by Sebastian Thrun, David Stavens, and Mike Sokolsky with the aim of providing accessible and affordable education to individuals worldwide. Udacity's courses are designed in collaboration with industry experts and leading companies, ensuring that the content is relevant and up-to-date. The platform offers both self-paced courses and guided programs, allowing learners to choose the learning style that suits them best. Udacity also provides career services and support, including resume reviews, interview preparation, and job placement assistance, to help learners transition into their desired careers.