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Master essential best practices for deploying and managing applications on Amazon Web Services. This revised bestseller is packed with techniques for building highly available and scalable architectures and automating deployment with Infrastructure as Code.

• Leverage globally distributed data centers to launch virtual machines with EC2
• Store and archive large volumes of data with EBS, S3, and EFS
• Persist and query data with highly available and scalable database systems with RDS and DynamoDB
• Enhance performance with caching data in-memory with ElastiCache and MemoryDB
• Use Infrastructure as Code to automate your cloud infrastructure
• Secure workloads running in the cloud with VPC and IAM
• Build fault-tolerant web applications with ALB and SQS
• Automate common sysadmin tasks with Lambda, CLI, and SDK
• Build cloud-native applications based on containers with AppRunner, ECS, Fargate

Thousands of developers have chosen Amazon Web Services in Action: An in-depth guide to AWS to help them succeed with the AWS cloud. Readers love this all-practical handbook for its complete introduction to computing, storage, and networking, along with best practices for all core AWS services. This revised third edition features new chapters on containerization, along with a variety of AWS innovations. You’ll also learn how automating your infrastructure with IAC is a game changer for your cloud deployment, delivering a massive boost to efficiency and quality.

Infrastructure as code (IaC) and Terraform have become essential tools for managing cloud infrastructure and automating deployment processes. Mastering Terraform on AWS presents a step-by-step approach on how to master these tools and build a secure and scalable AWS infrastructure.

The book starts with an introduction to patterns and anti-patterns of IaC and Terraform, explaining the common mistakes and pitfalls you must avoid. You’ll then learn about the importance of planning and designing infrastructure projects in AWS and making informed decisions for projects in AWS Terraform. You’ll find out how to implement Terraform in your projects and deploy serverless projects. Next, you’ll be able to deploy containers in AWS with Terraform, exploring the best practices for Terraform IaC projects. You’ll understand how you can leverage Terraform for enterprises, build Git workflows for IaC and Terraform projects, and automate deployment of Terraform projects. The last set of chapters will teach you how to govern AWS with Terraform and build a secure infrastructure. Finally, you’ll discover how to achieve a perfect AWS infrastructure with Terraform.

By the end of this book, you’ll have gained a comprehensive understanding of the various aspects of Terraform and IaC, along with the knowledge required to build, manage, and deploy complex infrastructures on AWS.

What you will learn

• Get to grips with Terraform frameworks and best practices
• Use Terraform providers and modules
• Develop your first AWS resource in Terraform
• Build an infrastructure project with Terraform
• Govern an infrastructure project in Terraform
• Deploy Terraform projects to AWS with CI/CD

Who this book is for

This book is for cloud and DevOps engineers, developers, and architects responsible for writing or designing infrastructure as code to deploy resources in AWS. You are expected to have a basic understanding of AWS and should have experience deploying resources through the user interface (UI).

The newly revised second edition of the AWS Certified Advanced Networking Study Guide: Specialty (ANS-C01) Exam delivers an expert review of Amazon Web Services Networking fundamentals as they relate to the ANS-C01 exam. You’ll find detailed explanations of critical exam topics combined with real-world scenarios that will help you build the robust knowledge base you need for the test—and to succeed in the field as an AWS Certified Networking specialist.

Learn about the design, implementation and deployment of AWS cloud-based Networking solutions, core services implementation, AWS service architecture design and maintenance (including architectural best practices), monitoring, Hybrid networks, security, compliance, governance, and network automation. The book also offers one year of free access to Sybex’s online interactive learning environment and expert study tools, featuring flashcards, a glossary of useful terms, chapter tests, practice exams, and a test bank to help you keep track of your progress and measure your exam readiness.

The coveted AWS Advanced Networking credential proves your skills with Amazon Web Services and hybrid IT network architectures at scale. It assesses your ability to apply deep technical knowledge to the design and implementation of AWS Networking services. This book provides you with comprehensive review and practice opportunities so you can succeed on the challenging ANS-C01 exam the first time around. It also offers:

• Coverage of all relevant exam domains and competencies
• Explanations of how to apply the AWS skills discussed within to the real world in the context of an AWS Certified Networking-related career
• Complimentary access to the practical Sybex online learning environment, complete with practice exams, flashcards, a glossary, and test bank

AWS certification proves to potential employers that you have the knowledge and practical skills you need to deliver forward-looking, resilient, cloud-based solutions. The AWS Certified Advanced Networking Study Guide: Specialty (ANS-C01) Exam, 2nd Edition, is your ticket to the next big step in your career.

Amazon Web Services is the largest cloud computing service provider in the world. Its foundational certification, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C01), is the first step to fast-tracking your career in cloud computing. This certification will add value even to those in non-IT roles, including professionals from sales, legal, and finance who may be working with cloud computing or AWS projects. If you are a seasoned IT professional, this certification will make it easier for you to prepare for more technical certifications to progress up the AWS ladder and improve your career prospects.

The book is divided into four parts. The first part focuses on the fundamentals of cloud computing and the AWS global infrastructure. The second part examines key AWS technology services, including compute, network, storage, and database services. The third part covers AWS security, the shared responsibility model, and several security tools. In the final part, you'll study the fundamentals of cloud economics and AWS pricing models and billing practices.

Complete with exercises that highlight best practices for designing solutions, detailed use cases for each of the AWS services, quizzes, and two complete practice tests, this CLF-C01 exam study guide will help you gain the knowledge and hands-on experience necessary to ace the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam.

What you will learn

• Create an AWS account to access AWS cloud services in a secure and isolated environment
• Understand identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and multifactor authentication (MFA) protection
• Configure multifactor authentication for your IAM accounts
• Configure AWS services such as EC2, ECS, Lambda, VPCs, and Route53
• Explore various storage and database services such as S3, EBS, and Amazon RDS
• Study the fundamentals of modern application design to shift from a monolithic to microservices architecture
• Design highly available solutions with decoupling ingrained in your design architecture

Who this book is for

If you're looking to advance your career and gain expertise in cloud computing, with particular focus on the AWS platform, this book is for you. This guide will help you ace the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Certification exam, enabling you to embark on a rewarding career in cloud computing. No previous IT experience is essential to get started with this book, since it covers core IT fundamentals from the ground up.

Trust the best-selling Cert Guide series from Pearson IT Certification to help you learn, prepare, and practice for exam success. They are built with the objective of providing assessment, review, and practice to help ensure you are fully prepared for your certification exam.

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (SAA-C03) Cert Guide presents you with an organized test preparation routine using proven series elements and techniques. “Do I Know This Already?” quizzes open each chapter and enable you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section. Exam topic lists make referencing easy. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly.

• Master AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (SAA-C03) exam topics
• Assess your knowledge with chapter-opening quizzes
• Review key concepts with exam preparation tasks
• Practice with realistic exam questions in the practice test software

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (SAA-C03) Cert Guide from Pearson IT Certification prepares you to succeed on the exam by directly addressing the exam’s official objectives as stated by Amazon. Leading Cloud expert Mark Wilkins shares preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills.

This complete study package includes

• A test-preparation routine proven to help you pass the exams
• Do I Know This Already? quizzes, which enable you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section
• Chapter-ending Key Topic tables, which help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly
• The powerful Pearson Test Prep Practice Test software, complete with hundreds of well-reviewed, exam-realistic questions, customization options, and detailed performance reports
• An online, interactive Flash Cards application to help you drill on Key Terms by chapter
• A final preparation chapter, which guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your review and test-taking strategies
• Study plan suggestions and templates to help you organize and optimize your study time

Well regarded for its level of detail, study plans, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, this study guide helps you master all the topics on the AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (SAA-C03) exam, including

• Secure Architectures: Secure access to AWS resources, secure workloads and applications, data security controls
• Resilient Architectures: Scalable and loosely coupled architectures, highly available and fault-tolerant architectures
• High-Performing Architectures: High-performing and scalable storage solutions; high-performing and elastic compute solutions; high-performing database solutions, scalable network architecture, data ingestion, and transformations solutions
• Cost-Optimized Architectures: Cost-optimized storage solutions, compute solutions, and database solutions; cost-effective network architectures

Also available from Pearson IT Certification for AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (SAA-C03) study is the AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (SAA-C03) Cert Guide Premium Edition eBook and Practice Test. This digital-only certification preparation product combines an eBook with enhanced Pearson Test Prep Practice Tests.

The AWS Certified Solutions Architect Study Guide: Associate (SAA-C03) Exam, 4th Edition comprehensively and effectively prepares you for the challenging SAA-C03 Exam. This Study Guide contains efficient and accurate study tools that will help you succeed on the exam. It offers access to the Sybex online learning environment and test bank, containing hundreds of test questions, bonus practice exams, a glossary of key terms, and electronic flashcards.

In this complete and authoritative exam prep blueprint, Ben Piper and David Clinton show you how to:

• Design resilient AWS architectures
• Create high-performing solutions
• Craft secure applications and architectures
• Design inexpensive and cost-optimized architectures

An essential resource for anyone trying to start a new career as an Amazon Web Services cloud solutions architect, the AWS Certified Solutions Architect Study Guide: Associate (SAA-C03) Exam, 4th Edition will also prove invaluable to currently practicing AWS professionals looking to brush up on the fundamentals of their work.

This friendly, fast-paced guide is perfect for anyone puzzled by the cloud! Learn the fundamentals of Amazon Web Services, and be ready to ace your AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam.

In AWS for Non-engineers you will learn:

• How cloud computing and AWS are different from “legacy” systems
• Prepare for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam
• When cloud computing is the right option for your organization
• Core AWS services including storage services, database services, and security services
• How billing and pricing work on AWS, and how to pick for your budget
• Security and compliance concepts for building in AWS

AWS for Non-engineers is for anyone just starting with Amazon Web Services or cloud computing in general—whether you’re in customer service, marketing, or management. It’s written by Hiroko Nishimura, and is based on her acclaimed video courses that have been taken by over 300,000 learners. In this reader-friendly book, you’ll learn how to talk about cloud concepts with engineers, what the cloud could do for your business, and how to start using AWS’s amazing services for your own IT tasks. When you’re finished, you’ll be comfortable with the basics of cloud computing on AWS and you’ll be prepared to take the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam!

Are you excited to harness the power of AWS and unlock endless possibilities for your business? Look no further than the second edition of AWS for Solutions Architects! Imagine crafting cloud solutions that are secure, scalable, and optimized – not just good, but industry-leading.

This updated guide throws open the doors to the AWS Well-Architected Framework, design pillars, and cloud-native design patterns empowering you to craft secure, performant, and cost-effective cloud architectures. Tame the complexities of networking, conquering edge deployments and crafting seamless hybrid cloud connections. Uncover the secrets of big data and streaming with EMR, Glue, Kinesis, and MSK, extracting valuable insights from data at speeds you never thought possible. Future-proof your cloud with game-changing insights! New chapters unveil CloudOps, machine learning, IoT, and blockchain, empowering you to build transformative solutions. Plus, unlock the secrets of storage mastery, container excellence, and data lake patterns. From simple configurations to sophisticated architectures, this guide equips you with the knowledge to solve any cloud challenge and impress even the most demanding clients.

This book is your one-stop shop for architecting industry-standard AWS solutions. Stop settling for average – dive in and build like a pro!

What you will learn

• Optimize your Cloud Workload using the AWS Well-Architected Framework
• Learn methods to migrate your workload using the AWS Cloud Adoption Framework
• Apply cloud automation at various layers of application workload to increase efficiency
• Build a landing zone in AWS and hybrid cloud setups with deep networking techniques
• Select reference architectures for business scenarios, like data lakes, containers, and serverless apps
• Apply emerging technologies in your architecture, including AI/ML, IoT and blockchain

Who this book is for

This book is for application and enterprise architects, developers, and operations engineers who want to become well versed with AWS architectural patterns, best practices, and advanced techniques to build scalable, secure, highly available, highly tolerant, and cost-effective solutions in the cloud. Existing AWS users are bound to learn the most, but it will also help those curious about how leveraging AWS can benefit their organization. Prior knowledge of any computing language is not needed, and there’s little to no code. Prior experience in software architecture design will prove helpful.

AWS Lambda in Action is an example-driven tutorial that teaches you how to build applications that use an event-driven approach on the back end.

Running your systems in the cloud doesn’t automatically make them secure. Learn the tools and new management approaches you need to create secure apps and infrastructure on AWS.

In AWS Security you’ll learn how to:

• Securely grant access to AWS resources to coworkers and customers
• Develop policies for ensuring proper access controls
• Lock-down network controls using VPCs
• Record audit logs and use them to identify attacks
• Track and assess the security of an AWS account
• Counter common attacks and vulnerabilities

Written by security engineer Dylan Shields, AWS Security provides comprehensive coverage on the key tools and concepts you can use to defend AWS-based systems. You’ll learn how to honestly assess your existing security protocols, protect against the most common attacks on cloud applications, and apply best practices to configuring identity and access management and virtual private clouds.

This book, authored by a seasoned Senior Data Architect with 25 years of experience, aims to help you achieve proficiency in using the AWS ecosystem for data engineering. This revised edition provides updates in every chapter to cover the latest AWS services and features, takes a refreshed look at data governance, and includes a brand-new section on building modern data platforms which covers; implementing a data mesh approach, open-table formats (such as Apache Iceberg), and using DataOps for automation and observability.

You'll begin by reviewing the key concepts and essential AWS tools in a data engineer's toolkit and getting acquainted with modern data management approaches. You'll then architect a data pipeline, review raw data sources, transform the data, and learn how that transformed data is used by various data consumers. You’ll learn how to ensure strong data governance, and about populating data marts and data warehouses along with how a data lakehouse fits into the picture. After that, you'll be introduced to AWS tools for analyzing data, including those for ad-hoc SQL queries and creating visualizations. Then, you'll explore how the power of machine learning and artificial intelligence can be used to draw new insights from data. In the final chapters, you'll discover transactional data lakes, data meshes, and how to build a cutting-edge data platform on AWS.

By the end of this AWS book, you'll be able to execute data engineering tasks and implement a data pipeline on AWS like a pro!

What you will learn

• Seamlessly ingest streaming data with Amazon Kinesis Data Firehose
• Optimize, denormalize, and join datasets with AWS Glue Studio
• Use Amazon S3 events to trigger a Lambda process to transform a file
• Load data into a Redshift data warehouse and run queries with ease
• Visualize and explore data using Amazon QuickSight
• Extract sentiment data from a dataset using Amazon Comprehend
• Build transactional data lakes using Apache Iceberg with Amazon Athena
• Learn how a data mesh approach can be implemented on AWS

Who this book is for

This book is for data engineers, data analysts, and data architects who are new to AWS and looking to extend their skills to the AWS cloud. Anyone new to data engineering who wants to learn about the foundational concepts, while gaining practical experience with common data engineering services on AWS, will also find this book useful. A basic understanding of big data-related topics and Python coding will help you get the most out of this book, but it’s not a prerequisite. Familiarity with the AWS console and core services will also help you follow along.

Companies today are moving rapidly to integrate generative AI into their products and services. But there's a great deal of hype (and misunderstanding) about the impact and promise of this technology. With this book, Chris Fregly, Antje Barth, and Shelbee Eigenbrode from AWS help CTOs, ML practitioners, application developers, business analysts, data engineers, and data scientists find practical ways to use this exciting new technology.

You'll learn the generative AI project life cycle including use case definition, model selection, model fine-tuning, retrieval-augmented generation, reinforcement learning from human feedback, and model quantization, optimization, and deployment. And you'll explore different types of models including large language models (LLMs) and multimodal models such as Stable Diffusion for generating images and Flamingo/IDEFICS for answering questions about images.

• Apply generative AI to your business use cases
• Determine which generative AI models are best suited to your task
• Perform prompt engineering and in-context learning
• Fine-tune generative AI models on your datasets with low-rank adaptation (LoRA)
• Align generative AI models to human values with reinforcement learning from human feedback (RLHF)
• Augment your model with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
• Explore libraries such as LangChain and ReAct to develop agents and actions
• Build generative AI applications with Amazon Bedrock

Learn Amazon Web Services in a Month of Lunches guides you through the process of building a robust and secure web application using the core AWS services you really need to know. You'll be amazed by how much you can accomplish with AWS!

Design low-maintenance systems using pre-built cloud services! Bring down costs, automate time-consuming ops tasks, and scale on demand.

In Serverless Architectures on AWS, Second Edition you will learn:

• First steps with serverless computing
• The principles of serverless design
• Important patterns and architectures
• How successfully companies have implemented serverless
• Real-world architectures and their tradeoffs

Serverless Architectures on AWS, Second Edition teaches you how to design serverless systems. You’ll discover the principles behind serverless architectures, and explore real-world case studies where companies used serverless architectures for their products. You won’t just master the technical essentials—the book contains extensive coverage of balancing tradeoffs and making essential technical decisions. This new edition has been fully updated with new chapters covering current best practice, example architectures, and full coverage of the latest changes to AWS.

The adoption of serverless is on the rise, but until now, little guidance has been available for development teams that want to apply this technology on AWS. This definitive guide is packed with architectural, security, and data best practices and patterns for architects and engineers who want to build reliable enterprise-scale serverless solutions.

Sheen Brisals, an AWS Serverless Hero, and Luke Hedger, an AWS Community Builder, outline the serverless adoption requirements for an enterprise, examine the development tools your team needs, and explain in depth the nuances of testing event-driven and distributed serverless services. You'll gain practical guidance for keeping up with change and learn how to build serverless solutions with sustainability in mind.

• Examine the serverless technology ecosystem and AWS services needed to develop serverless applications
• Learn the approach and preparation required for a successful serverless adoption in an enterprise
• Learn serverless architectures and implementation patterns
• Design, develop, and test distributed serverless microservices on AWS cloud
• Apply security best practices while building serverless solutions
• Identify and adapt the implementation patterns for your particular use case
• Incorporate the necessary measures for observable serverless applications
• Implement sustainable serverless applications in the cloud