Automating a CI/CD Pipeline with AWS DevOps

Become an AWS pro with hands-on exercises developed by AWS Solution Certified Architects. Learn to automate CI/CD pipelines, address waterfall pitfalls, and deploy agile, error-proof software.

Beginner

61 Lessons

24h

Certificate of Completion

Become an AWS pro with hands-on exercises developed by AWS Solution Certified Architects. Learn to automate CI/CD pipelines, address waterfall pitfalls, and deploy agile, error-proof software.

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This course includes

1 Project

1 Assessment

19 Playgrounds

8 Quizzes

This course includes

1 Project

1 Assessment

19 Playgrounds

8 Quizzes

Course Overview

Many companies still use the waterfall methodology in their delivery process. This course will help them understand the pitfalls and drawbacks of the waterfall methodology and how DevOps addresses those problems. You’ll learn about the different phases that make up a DevOps pipeline and the core AWS services used in each phase. You’ll also gain an understanding of leveraging other monitoring services provided by AWS and learn how to make the delivery pipeline more agile and error-proof. Finally, you’ll le...Show More

TAKEAWAY SKILLS

Devops

Using Aws Cloud Services

Cloud Deployment

Deployment On Cloud

Application Deployment

What You'll Learn

Understanding the importance of DevOps in automating software delivery

Basic knowledge of different phases that make up a CI/CD pipeline

Working knowledge of AWS services that can be leveraged in implementing a CI/CD pipeline

Hands-on experience implementing a CI/CD pipeline using the AWS Developer services

Hands-on experience orchestrating a CI/CD pipeline using AWS services

Familiarity with automating infrastructure provisioning using AWS services

Familiarity with common deployment strategies used in a CI/CD pipeline

What You'll Learn

Understanding the importance of DevOps in automating software delivery

Course Content

Implementing DevOps Using AWS Services

Learn how to use AWS DevOps services to automate CI/CD pipelines, enhance agility, and ensure high availability.

About This Course

What Problem Does DevOps Solve?

Understanding CI/CD DevOps Tooling in a Software Project Introducing AWS Core Services for DevOps Introducing AWS Ancillary Services for DevOps Quiz: Implementing DevOps Using AWS Services

Managing Sourcecode with AWS CodeCommit

Walk through managing source code with AWS CodeCommit, including repository setup, commits, and branching.

Introducing AWS Cloud9 Options to Manage Source Code Benefits and Features of AWS CodeCommit Demo: Creating and Connecting a Source Code Repo with IAM User Demo: Committing Code to CodeCommit Repository Demo: Creating Branches in CodeCommit Repository Demo: Merging Pull Requests in AWS CodeCommit Quiz: Managing Sourcecode with AWS CodeCommit

Building Applications with AWS CodeBuild

Go hands-on with AWS CodeBuild for efficient, scalable CI/CD integration and project builds.

Benefits and Features of AWS CodeBuild Components of a Buildspec YAML File Interactions with Other AWS Services Demo: Building and Validating Changes in Our Local Environment Demo: Creating a Valid Project in CodeBuild Demo: Creating Dynamic Builds Using Environment Variables Demo: Deploying Artifacts to S3 Buckets Quiz: Building Applications with AWS CodeBuild

Application Testing with AWS CodeBuild

Break down the steps to improve testing and reporting using AWS CodeBuild in CI/CD processes.

Testing Strategies in a CI/CD Pipeline Best Practices for DevOps Testing Enhancements to Buildspec YAML File Demo: Generating Reports to View Test results Quiz: Application Testing with AWS CodeBuild

Application Deployment Using AWS CodeDeploy

Explore AWS CodeDeploy features, components, demo deployments, rollbacks, and service integrations.

AWS CodeDeploy and Its Features Components of AppSpec YAML File Understanding AWS CodeDeploy Components Demo: Preparing an EC2 Instance for AWS CodeDeploy Demo: Attaching a Read-Only Policy to an EC2 Instance Demo: Deploying an Application Version Using AWS CodeDeploy Demo: Performing Rollbacks in AWS CodeDeploy Integration with Other AWS Services Quiz: Application Deployment Using AWS CodeDeploy

Orchestrating Software Delivery Using AWS CodePipeline

7 Lessons

Follow the process of managing and automating CI/CD pipelines with AWS CodePipeline.

Automating Infrastructure Deployment with AWS CloudFormation

8 Lessons

Master the steps to automate infrastructure deployment using AWS CloudFormation templates and tools.

Managing Sourcecode with AWS CodeCommit

Cloud Lab

Building Applications with AWS CodeBuild

Cloud Lab

Application Deployment Using AWS CodeDeploy

Cloud Lab

Orchestrating Software Delivery Using AWS CodePipeline

Cloud Lab

Popular Deployment Strategies

6 Lessons

Sharpen your skills in deployment strategies including in-place, rolling, blue-green, and canary methods.

Conclusion

1 Lesson

Look at transitioning from waterfall to modern DevOps, applying AWS services, and integrating security.

10.

Appendix

2 Lessons

Break apart setting up and accessing AWS credentials for secure software deployment.

Course Assessment

Assessment

Deploying an Application Using AWS Services

Project

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