Course Outline
Introduction
Overview of AWS CloudFormation Features and Architecture
- Simplified infrastructure management
- Concepts and key components
Logging into an AWS Account
- Account signup
- VPC endpoints setup
Getting Started with CloudFormation
- Template basics
- Updating a stack
Protecting Data with CloudFormation
- Access control
- Logging API calls
- Configuration and vulnerability analysis
Using CodePipeline for Continuous Delivery
- Building a pipeline
- Configuration properties
- Parameter override functions
Working with Stacks
- Using the console
- Detecting changes
- Nested and Windows stacks
Bringing External Resources into CloudFormation
- Importing existing resources
- Moving and exporting existing resources
Working with Templates
- Template anatomy
- Macros
Exploring Templates In-Depth
- Reviewing simple and complex templates
- Deploying an S3 bucket
- Deploying a web server with EC2
Using StackSets to Extend Functionality
- Concepts
- Defining necessary permissions
- Stack set actions
Using the CloudFormation Registry
- Private and public extensions
- Registering resource type
- Viewing extensions
Learning About Advanced CloudFormation Topics
- Advanced features
- CloudFormation in Teams
- Using cfn-lint and yamllint
- Implementing CloudFormation policies
Troubleshooting
Summary and Conclusion
Requirements
- Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts
- Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS) Console
Audience
- Cloud engineers
- Developers
Testimonials
I genuinely liked the new technology.
- PCCW
examples, preparation of materials, level of knowledge of trainer, excellent communication
Michał Krasucki - Instytut Lotnictwa
Practice parts
- Instytut Lotnictwa
The training is practical and it is good for understanding how to use AWS step by step
- PCCW
That it was all new technology and offerings to myself. After being shown how quick and easy it is to set up certain services in AWS, I feel I could get a real benefit out of it for quick project and proposal prototyping.
MDA Systems Ltd.
Fernando knew the products and how to use them. His willingness and friendliness to assist in the hands-on lab was great.
MDA Systems Ltd.
There was a good general pass over what seemed like the most important parts of AWS. The instructor was open to questions and addressed areas of AWS that were not part of the outline based on our questions.
MDA Systems Ltd.
I liked getting to understand the breadth of the services offered by AWS and gaining a better understanding of their pricing model for each of those services.
William Crowdis - MDA Systems Ltd.
Thought it was a good overview of a lot of different services. Liked the detail on IAS.
MDA Systems Ltd.
Explaining why it's financially viable to do these things
MDA Systems Ltd.
It provided context for the things we do in AWS.
MDA Systems Ltd.
Everything. I had played around with AWS before but just on my own personal time. The training really brought everything together, with real world examples and how many individual pieces can be bolted together for a applicable solution.
Matt Sartain - MDA Systems Ltd.
Hands-on labs
MDA Systems Ltd.
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