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30 Days of AWS

Hello to AWS World...!

Welcome dear learners and future cloud enthusiasts to an exciting exploration of the world of Amazon Web Services (AWS)! In this 30-day learning journey, we'll uncover the intricacies of AWS one day at a time and pave the way to becoming a confident cloud conqueror.

The world of cloud computing is an exciting array of possibilities, and AWS is a pioneering giant in this space. Whether you're a developer looking to harness the power of cloud resources or a DevOps engineer looking to orchestrate a seamless deployment, AWS offers countless services that can transform the way you approach building and scaling applications.

But where to start? How do you navigate the wide range of AWS services? Fear not, because our 30-day adventure is designed as a compass to guide you through the labyrinthine paths of cloud architecture, infrastructure management, and application deployment.

Over the next month, we'll delve into the basics of AWS, from basic concepts to advanced techniques. Let's go on a journey that exposes AWS in simple language that even newbies can understand. Whether you're drinking your morning tea or relaxing after a day at work, these daily lectures are your trusted companions on this journey of knowledge.

But wait, what makes this learning journey unique? Well, here's the twist: Every day we not only dive into core AWS services like EC2, S3, VPC, ECS, and EKS, but we also discover hidden gems and creative applications that you don't often find. in a typical AWS tutorial. Expect content that is not only informative but also imaginative and insightful. So are you ready to take on this exciting 30-day challenge???

Whether you're a technical consultant or a curious learner, this journey will equip you with the skills and confidence you need to navigate the complexities of the AWS universe.

Let's quickly have a look at our content on the 30 Days of AWS Series. It may not be the perfect pin-to-pin content but yes it will give you a high-level idea of what we are going to learn.

Week 1: Hello AWS World - Getting Started with AWS

Day 1: Introduction to AWS

What is AWS?

Why is AWS important?

Account creation and basic setup

Day 2: Our Home - AWS Management Console

Tour of the AWS Management Console

Tips for navigating the interface

Day 3: Launching Your First EC2 Instance

Understanding EC2 and its use cases

A step-by-step guide to launching an EC2 instance

Day 4: Storing Data with Amazon S3

Overview of Amazon S3

Unique use cases and benefits

Creating buckets and uploading files

Day 5: Introduction to VPC (Virtual Private Cloud)

Understanding networking in AWS

Creating a VPC and setting up subnets

Week 2: Level Up! - Scaling and Managing Resources

Day 6: Auto Scaling and Load Balancing

Importance of auto-scaling

Setting up auto-scaling groups and load balancers

Day 7: Database Options on AWS

Overview of RDS, DynamoDB, and Aurora

Choosing the right database service

Day 8: Serverless Computing with AWS Lambda

Introduction to serverless architecture

Creating and deploying a Lambda function

Day 9: Monitoring and Logging with CloudWatch

Overview of AWS CloudWatch

Setting up alarms and monitoring resources

Day 10: Infrastructure as Code with AWS CloudFormation

Introduction to Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Creating and deploying stacks with CloudFormation

Week 3: Let's Pack and Ship: Containerization and Orchestration

Day 11: Introduction to Docker

Basics of containerization

Running Docker containers on EC2 instances

Day 12: Managing Containers with Amazon ECS

Exploring Amazon ECS (Elastic Container Service)

Creating and deploying containerized applications

Day 13: Kubernetes on AWS with Amazon EKS

Understanding Kubernetes and EKS

Setting up an EKS cluster

Day 14: CI/CD with AWS CodePipeline and CodeBuild

Implementing continuous integration and continuous deployment

Building and deploying applications with CodePipeline and CodeBuild

Week 4: Cloud Kavach: Security and Advanced Topics

Day 15: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Managing users, groups, and permissions

Best practices for IAM

Day 16: Network Security with AWS WAF and Shield

Protecting your applications from threats

Configuring AWS WAF and Shield

Day 17: AWS Secrets Manager and Parameter Store

Managing sensitive information and credentials

Securely storing and retrieving secrets

Day 18: AWS CloudTrail and Config

Monitoring and auditing your AWS resources

Tracking changes and compliance with CloudTrail and Config

Day 19: High Availability and Disaster Recovery

Strategies for high availability and fault tolerance

Implementing disaster recovery solutions on AWS

Week 5: Specializations: Advanced DevOps and Automation

Day 20: Building a Serverless API with Amazon API Gateway

Creating and deploying a serverless API

Integrating with Lambda functions

Day 21: Infrastructure Automation with AWS OpsWorks

Introduction to OpsWorks

Automating infrastructure management

Day 22: Managing Secrets with HashiCorp Vault on AWS

Using HashiCorp Vault for secret management

Integrating Vault with AWS services

Day 23: Secure GitOps with AWS CodeCommit and CodeDeploy

Implementing GitOps workflows

Setting up Git repositories and deploying code with CodeDeploy

Day 24: AWS CloudFormation Custom Resources

Extending CloudFormation with custom resources

Creating and using custom resources

Week 6: Show your Expertise: Advanced Networking and Optimization

Day 25: Advanced VPC Configurations

VPC peering, Transit Gateway, and more

Designing complex network architectures

Day 26: Accelerating Content Delivery with Amazon CloudFront

Introduction to Amazon CloudFront

Setting up a Content Delivery Network (CDN)

Day 27: AWS Cost Optimization Strategies

Best practices for cost optimization

Using AWS tools to monitor and control costs

Day 28: Advanced Monitoring and Analytics with Amazon CloudWatch Logs and Insights

Analyzing logs and monitoring application performance

Using CloudWatch Logs and Insights for troubleshooting

Day 29: Advanced Application Load Balancing with AWS ALB and NLB

Configuring application load balancers for different use cases

Advanced routing and traffic management

Day 30: Final Wrap-up and Next Steps

Recap of the 30-day journey

Further learning resources and next steps for AWS mastery

Be still, dear reader, for the first rays of AWS enlightenment are about to appear. We will learn, explore and conquer AWS in 30 days and together we will unlock the enormous possibilities of cloud technology. Stay tuned for Day 1 where we cover AWS basics! Are you excited? We sure are! Let's embark on this extraordinary journey and embrace the AWS cloud with open arms. See you on Day 1!

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