AWS Learning Roadmap
1.Foundational Concepts
● Cloud Computing Basics
○ Understanding IaaS, PaaS, SaaS
○ Benefits of cloud computing: scalability, cost-efficiency, flexibility
● AWS Global Infrastructure
○ Regions, Availability Zones, Edge Locations
● Core AWS Services
○ Compute: EC2, Lambda
○ Storage: S3, EBS
○ Networking: VPC, Route 53
○ Databases: RDS, DynamoDB
○ Security: IAM, KMS
2.Hands-On Practice
● AWS Free Tier
○ Utilize free resources to experiment with services
● AWS Management Console & CLI
○ Navigate and manage AWS services
● Deploying Applications
○ Launching a simple web application using EC2 and S3
3.Intermediate Topics
● Infrastructure as Code
○ Introduction to AWS CloudFormation and Terraform
● Monitoring & Logging
○ CloudWatch, CloudTrail
● Security Best Practices
○ IAM policies, roles, and best practices
● Cost Management
○ AWS Pricing Calculator, Budgets, Cost Explorer
4.Advanced Topics
● Serverless Architecture
○ Deep dive into AWS Lambda, API Gateway
● Containers
○ ECS, EKS, Docker on AWS
● CI/CD Pipelines
○ AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy
● Advanced Networking
○ VPC peering, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect
📚 Recommended Resources
● AWS Training and Certification
○ AWS Skill Builder
○ AWS Certification Paths PDF
● Online Courses
○ Coursera: AWS Fundamentals
○ Udemy: AWS Certified Solutions Architect
● Books
○ AWS Certified Solutions Architect Official Study Guide
○ Amazon Web Services in Action by Michael Wittig and Andreas Wittig
● Hands-On Labs
○ Qwiklabs
○ A Cloud Guru
● Community & Forums
○ AWS Reddit Community
○ Stack Overflow AWS Tag
🏅 AWS Certifications Overview
AWS certifications are categorized into four levels:
1. Foundational
○ AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
■ Ideal for individuals new to the cloud
■ No prerequisites
■ Certification Details
2. Associate
○ AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
■ Focuses on designing distributed systems
○ AWS Certified Developer – Associate
■ Emphasizes developing and maintaining applications
○ AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate
■ Centers on deployment, management, and operations
3. Professional
○ AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
■ Advanced expertise in designing distributed systems
○ AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
■ Focuses on provisioning, operating, and managing applications
4. Specialty
○ AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty
○ AWS Certified Security – Specialty
○ AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty
○ AWS Certified Data Analytics – Specialty
○ AWS Certified Database – Specialty
○ AWS Certified SAP on AWS – Specialty
○ AWS Certified Alexa Skill Builder – Specialty
How to Obtain Certifications:
● Preparation
○ Utilize AWS’s official study materials and practice exams
○ Engage in hands-on labs and real-world projects
● Scheduling Exams
○ Exams can be scheduled through AWS Certification
○ Options for online proctored exams or testing centers
🛤️ Career Paths and Certification Alignment
Career Path Recommended Certifications
Cloud Architect Cloud Practitioner → Solutions Architect Associate → Solutions
Architect Professional
Cloud Developer Cloud Practitioner → Developer Associate → DevOps Engineer
Professional
DevOps Engineer Cloud Practitioner → SysOps Administrator Associate →
DevOps Engineer Professional
Data Engineer Cloud Practitioner → Data Analytics Specialty
Machine Learning Cloud Practitioner → Machine Learning Specialty
Engineer
Security Specialist Cloud Practitioner → Security Specialty
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