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
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)
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!
Instructor Details
- 4.8 Rating
757 Reviews
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.
Check out our website on the profile
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Reviews
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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Overall Score : 96 / 100







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