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Rocking AWS CloudFormation with DevOps, Interview Guide (Udemy.com)

Learn AWS CloudFormation, SAM from AWS expert. Run template using DevOps Tools (Jenkins,Terraform,CodePipeLine).

Created by: Rajdeep Saha

Last updated April 2024

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What you will learn

  • Master CloudFormation in both YAML and JSON
  • Learn to code AWS CDK (Cloud Development Kit) in Typescript and Python
  • Run your templates using DevOps Tools - Jenkins, Terraform and CodePipeline
  • Interview guide from Instructor's actual field experience as cloud architect
  • Get the edge by learning from real world cloud architect. Learn what's important for actual projects, pros-cons for different services and tools
  • Code any CloudFormation, SAM and CDK alongside instructor by learning how to navigate reference guides
  • Updated with all the recent features (2021)

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Course Description

What will you achieve from this course?

Welcome to Rocking AWS CloudFormation with DevOps, Interview Guide:

  • Learn CloudFormation in it's entirety in JSON and YAML, from basic to advanced topics

  • Big focus of this course is teaching you how to write ANY CloudFormation, rather than me giving you few templates

  • In real-world, learning CloudFormation is not enough, you need to know how to run it using DevOps. This course will teach you how to run templates using DevOps Tools - Jenkins, Terraform and AWS CodePipeline

  • Learn SAM (Serverless Application Model) in CloudFormation to provision your Serverless Apps

  • Interview Guide - I am a seasoned Cloud interviewer. I am sharing my personal tips and tricks so that YOU can rock your Cloud interview!


About the instructor

Rajdeep Saha is a Principal Solutions Architect at AWS. He has migrated and designed numerous mission-critical apps in the cloud, handling millions of transactions. Rajdeep has presented at the biggest stages, such as AWS Re:Invent, AWS Summits, and Kubecon. He has authored multiple bestselling courses and mentored students successfully to cloud jobs, including FAANG companies. Rajdeep also runs a successful YouTube channel named "Cloud With Raj" with over 100K+ subscribers. He has over 250,000+ followers across the globe. Rajdeep takes pride in teaching real-world solutions and learnings beyond just theoretical information. You are in capable hands! All opinions are Rajdeep's own.


Course Structure

This course has four main areas - CloudFormation , DevOps, and Interview Guide. Below are the details for each section:

CloudFormation - Divided into Basic and Advanced chapters

Basic CloudFormation Chapter covers:

  • Infrastructure as Code - What and Why

  • CloudFormation Intro

  • Cost Of CloudFormation Stack

  • JSON Vs YAML

  • Input Parameters

  • Intrinsic Functions

  • Pseudo Parameters

  • Mappings

  • Conditions

  • Resources

  • Outputs

  • CloudFormation Designer

  • Running CloudFormation from CLI

  • MUST WATCH: How to Code Any CloudFormation

Advanced CloudFormation Chapters cover:

  • CloudFormation And IAM

  • Drift Detection

  • Termination Protection

  • Stack Policy

  • Nested Stack

  • Change Sets

  • Lambda Primer

  • Custom Resources

  • StackSets And Hub & Spoke Model

  • Userdata

  • Dynamic Reference - Secrets Manager And SSM

  • Helper Scripts (cfn-init, cfn-hup, cfn-signal, cfn-get-metadata)

  • CloudFormer Tool

  • CloudFormation Best Practices

  • Creating Serverless Infrastructure Using SAM (Serverless Application Model)

DevOps Chapter covers:

  • DevOps Quick Primer

  • Why Automate CloudFormation

  • Install Jenkins Easy Way!

  • Run Cft From Git Using Jenkins Job

  • Run Cft Using Jenkins Pipeline

  • Terraform - What and Why

  • Run Terraform Templates

  • AWS CodePipeline - What and Why

  • Run Cft With AWS CodePipeline

  • Multiple Ways

  • CloudFormation Vs Terraform

  • AWS CodePipeline Vs Jenkins

  • MUST WATCH: AWS CodePipeline

Interview Guide covers:

  • CloudFormation Interviews - Main Areas Of Focus

  • Questions On Coding Template

  • Questions On DevOps

  • Questions On Learn And Adapt

  • General Cloud Interview Tips

  • Whiteboarding Interview Tips

  • MUST WATCH: How I Switched My Career To AWS - Tips And Steps


This is the course that could take your career to next level. Let's have some fun and build some awesome stuff in cloud together!

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Instructor Details

Rajdeep Saha

Rajdeep Saha is a Former Principal Solutions Architect at AWS. He has migrated and designed numerous mission-critical apps in the cloud, handling millions of transactions. Rajdeep has presented at the biggest stages, such as AWS Re:Invent, AWS Summits, and Kubecon. He has authored multiple bestselling courses and mentored students successfully to cloud jobs, including FAANG companies. Rajdeep also runs a successful YouTube channel named "Cloud With Raj" with over 100K+ subscribers. He has over 250,000+ followers across the globe. Rajdeep takes pride in teaching real-world solutions and learnings beyond just theoretical information.

Ready to land your AWS Solutions Architect role? Rajdeep runs an exclusive 10-week SA Bootcamp - a 10-weeks program with hundreds of students now working as Solutions Architects at top companies.

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Reviews

4.8

757 ratings on Udemy

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By James Ballow on 5/29/2023

This course does not dilly-dally when it comes to getting to the point. As time is money, it's important to learn exactly what I need to get started without having to spend weeks on a course. This course says all the things that I need. You know when you watch a course and someone just restates what is inside of online reading material, and you say to yourself "yes, I know all that already, but just EXPLAIN it to me, connect the dots!" -- well, this course does that! This teacher keeps it real, he speaks like a normal human being, and he makes things just make a lot of sense without making you feel overwhelmed. This information seriously boosted my knowledge for my job.

By Prachi Thole on 2/5/2023

course is good for beginners and also giving you idea about the advance topics , Thank you @Raj for this best CFT course as it is life saver for me in my new project once again thank you

By narsim udaykumar on 1/27/2023

Very useful for learning CFT Basic to advanced. All topics covered with detailed explanation and demo. Thank you so much Raj for such wonderful content

By Gusti Andika on 2/28/2022

I just watch the first 2 chapter, and this is what i'm looking :). This is great, thanks for sharing your profesional experience into this training.

By Sam McLeod on 2/14/2022

Not bad as a high level overview of the absolute basics, but doesn't really go into much detail. It would be good if it went into more detail on CDK with Typescript, some architectural examples, maybe some CI/CD with Github Actions, GitLab or CodeBuild. A note on using the word "DevOps" - DevOps doesn't have Phases, DevOps is a cultural movement to make developers and operations work closer together for a common goal. DevOps isn't tooling. DevOps isn't a job title.

By Odinaka Onah on 2/1/2021

The resources and the examples are very helpful. Saves time and makes learning process smooth. He also clearly explain every steps, which makes it easy to follow. I like the course

By Nakul Talwar on 1/31/2021

Great course with thorough introduction to CloudFormation concepts and advanced features as well. I also appreciated the inclusion of CDK, SAM and Dev Ops integration. I already have decent experience with AWS but not as much with Infrastructure-as-code. After doing this course I feel confident applying these concepts at work and on my own projects. The only feedback I have is that certain lessons do not include all the demonstrated links or code samples which would be nice to have for reference.

By Al B. on 1/27/2021

Great way to get stuck into cdk; terraform; ci/cd. Knew nothing going in and now in a very good place to decide how to architect and design my solution. Love the teaching style and Raj's easy going manner. One of my favourite teachers on udemy.

By Ankit Chaubey on 9/12/2020

You won't regret taking this course if you are really willing to learn cloud formation. Not to name, but I have taken multiple courses believing that I could learn it. You will not find a better course on cloud formation.

By Shah Zilani on 7/28/2020

I have started with another Udemy Cloudformation course by Stephane Maarek | AWS Certified Solutions Architect & Developer Associate and completely lost the interest to learn cloudformation. Then after 3 months, I tried to learn it again and found this course. This one is the complete opposite. The instructor is so good and engaging and have clear explanation for everything.

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