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All course concepts are explained with interactive diagrams (no PowerPoint slides). You can access them at below link

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  • Visual explanations for every concept
  • Architecture flows and component interactions
  • Step-by-step process diagrams

Section-21 is a DevOps CICD section which has a dedicated repo for implementing GitOps Pipeline. The below is the link for that GitHub Repository

Section-21: DevOps CICD GitHub Repository: aws-devops-github-actions-ecr-argocd3 →


Section 1: Project Overview

Module-01: Complete Retail Store Microservices Architecture

  • Full-stack e-commerce application with 5 microservices
  • Multi-language stack (Java Spring Boot, Node.js, Go)
  • Production-grade architecture patterns

Section 2: Docker Commands (3 Demos)

Module-02: Docker Fundamentals and Essential Commands

  1. EC2 Docker Setup - Installing Docker on AWS Amazon Linux 2023
  2. Pull from Docker Hub and Run Containers
  3. Build Docker Images and Push to DockerHub
    • Docker CLI: pull, run, exec, stop, start, rm, rmi, logs, inspect
    • Container lifecycle management
    • Image registry operations

Section 3: Dockerfile Mastery (1 Comprehensive Demo)

Module-03: Building Custom Docker Images

  • Dockerfile Instructions: FROM, LABEL, COPY, ADD, ARG, ENV, RUN, EXPOSE, CMD, ENTRYPOINT, WORKDIR, HEALTHCHECK, USER
  • Security best practices
  • Multi-stage builds for optimization
  • Image layer caching strategies

Section 4: Docker Compose (1 Comprehensive Demo)

Module-04: Multi-Container Application Orchestration

  • Docker Compose basics with real microservices
  • Named volumes, networks, and health checks
  • Scaling services with DEPLOY
  • Startup order with dependencies and conditions
  • Profiles, links, and aliases

Section 5: Docker BuildKit (1 Comprehensive Demo)

Module-05: Advanced Docker Builds

  • Docker BuildKit and buildx CLI
  • Building multi-platform images (AMD64, ARM64)
  • Multi-stage builds for production optimization

Section 6: Terraform Basics (7 Demos)

Module-06: Infrastructure as Code Fundamentals

  1. Terraform Tools Installation (AWS CLI, Terraform, kubectl)
  2. Terraform Foundation - Providers, Resources, Variables, Outputs
  3. Build Production VPC with Public/Private Subnets
  4. VPC with tfvars - Variable Management
  5. Remote Backend with S3 and DynamoDB State Locking
  6. VPC with Remote Backend - Production Setup
  7. VPC Terraform Module - Creating Reusable Infrastructure
    • Key Concepts: State management, variable precedence, data sources, modules

Section 7: Terraform EKS Cluster (1 Comprehensive Demo)

Module-07: Complete AWS EKS Cluster with Terraform

  • EKS cluster provisioning
  • EKS node groups configuration
  • IAM roles for EKS cluster and worker nodes
  • kubectl and kubeconfig configuration
  • Cluster authentication and authorization

Section 8: Kubernetes Foundation (5 Demos)

Module-08: Kubernetes Core Concepts

  1. Kubernetes Pods - Creating and Managing
  2. Kubernetes Deployments - Declarative Updates
  3. Kubernetes Services - ClusterIP
  4. Kubernetes ConfigMaps - Environment Variables and Configuration
  5. Kubernetes StatefulSets - Stateful Applications
    • Additional Topics: Labels, selectors, annotations, liveness probes, readiness probes, resource requests/limits

Section 9: Kubernetes Secrets (4 Demos)

Module-09: Secrets Management

  1. Kubernetes Secrets Basics
  2. EKS Pod Identity Agent Setup
  3. AWS Secrets Manager Driver Installation
  4. AWS Secrets Manager Catalog Service Integration
    • External Secrets Operator
    • Secrets CSI Driver
    • Mounting secrets as files and environment variables

Section 10: Kubernetes Persistent Storage (3 Demos)

Module-10: Storage and Databases

  1. AWS EBS CSI Driver Installation
  2. EBS CSI Integration with Catalog Service
  3. AWS RDS MySQL Production Database Integration
    • PersistentVolumes (PV) and PersistentVolumeClaims (PVC)
    • StorageClasses and dynamic provisioning
    • StatefulSets with persistent storage

Section 11: Kubernetes Ingress (3 Demos)

Module-11: Load Balancing and Ingress

  1. AWS Load Balancer Controller Installation
  2. Kubernetes Ingress with HTTP
  3. Kubernetes Ingress with HTTPS/SSL
    • Application Load Balancer (ALB) configuration
    • SSL/TLS termination with AWS Certificate Manager
    • Health checks and target group configuration

Section 12: Helm Package Manager (5 Demos)

Module-12: Kubernetes Application Management

  1. Helm Basics - Installation and Fundamentals
  2. Helm Custom Values - Customization and Overrides
  3. Helm Chart Exploration - Understanding Chart Structure
  4. Helm Package and Publish - Creating and Publishing Charts
  5. Helm Retail Store Deployment - Complete Application

Section 13: Terraform EKS Cluster with Add-Ons (1 Comprehensive Demo)

Module-13: Production-Ready EKS with Add-Ons

  • AWS Load Balancer Controller Add-On
  • EBS CSI Driver Add-On
  • Pod Identity Agent Add-On
  • AWS Load Balancer Controller
  • Secret Store CSI Driver
  • AWS Secrets and Configuration Provider (ASCP)

Section 14: Retail Store Microservices - AWS Data Plane (2 Demos)

Module-14: Real-World Microservices Deployment

1. Retail Store AWS Data Plane Setup

  • AWS RDS for MySQL (Catalog Service Relational database)
  • Amazon ElastiCache for Redis (Checkout Service cache)
  • Amazon SQS for Messaging (Orders Service Message broker)
  • Amazon DynamoDB (Carts Service NoSQL Database)
  • Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL (Orders Service Relational Database)
  • Terraform automation for AWS services

2. Microservices with AWS Data Plane Integration

  • UI Service (Spring Boot)
  • Carts Service (Spring Boot + DynamoDB)
  • Catalog Service (Go + Amazon MySQL/RDS)
  • Orders Service (Spring Boot + PostgreSQL/RDS)
  • Checkout Service (Node.js + Redis + SQS)
  • End-to-end integration and testing

Section 15: Terraform EKS with External DNS (1 Comprehensive Demo)

Module-15: Automated DNS Management

  • External DNS Add-On installation with Terraform
  • Automatic DNS record creation in Route53
  • Custom domain configuration
  • Integration with AWS Load Balancer Controller

Section 16: Retail Store with External DNS (1 Demo)

Module-16: Production DNS Setup

  • Retail Store application with custom domains
  • SSL certificate automation with ACM
  • Production DNS management

Section 17: Autoscaling - Karpenter (4 Demos)

Module-17: Pod-Driven Node Autoscaling

1. Karpenter Installation with Terraform

  • Architecture deep dive
  • IAM roles and permissions
  • EventBridge and SQS for spot interruption handling

2. Karpenter On-Demand Instances

  • NodePools and EC2NodeClass configuration
  • Right-sizing nodes for workloads
  • Node consolidation

3. Karpenter Spot Instances

  • 70% cost savings with Spot
  • Spot NodePool configuration
  • Instance diversification strategy

4. Karpenter Spot Interruption Handling

  • Understanding 2-minute Spot interruption warning
  • EventBridge → SQS → Karpenter flow
  • Graceful pod eviction and rescheduling
  • PodDisruptionBudgets for zero downtime
  • Production-ready Spot strategy

Section 18: Autoscaling - HPA (1 Comprehensive Demo)

Module-18: Horizontal Pod Autoscaler

  • Metrics Server installation
  • CPU-based and memory-based autoscaling
  • HPA + Karpenter integration (HPA scales pods, Karpenter scales nodes)

Section 19: Helm Retail Store with AWS Data Plane (1 Comprehensive Demo)

Module-19: Complete Helm Deployment

  • Deploying full retail store with Helm
  • Separate charts for each microservice
  • Managing AWS data plane services with Helm
  • Environment-specific values
  • Chart versioning and release management

Section 20: Observability - OpenTelemetry (4 Demos)

Module-20: Production Observability Stack

1. EKS Environment with ADOT (AWS Distro for OpenTelemetry)

  • ADOT Operator installation
  • OTEL Collector architecture

2. OpenTelemetry Traces with AWS X-Ray

  • Auto-instrumentation for Java Spring Boot
  • Auto-instrumentation for Node.js
  • Trace sampling and filtering
  • Cost optimization (85% reduction filtering health checks)
  • Service maps and trace analysis

3. OpenTelemetry Logs with CloudWatch

  • Log aggregation and analysis
  • CloudWatch Insights queries

4. OpenTelemetry Metrics with AMP & AMG

  • Amazon Managed Prometheus setup
  • Amazon Managed Grafana setup
  • Custom dashboards creation
  • Application metrics and business KPIs

Section 21: DevOps CI/CD Pipeline (4 Demos)

Module-21: Complete CI/CD with GitOps

1. CI with GitHub Actions and AWS ECR

  • GitHub Actions workflow fundamentals
  • Building Docker images
  • OIDC authentication (No access keys!)
  • Semantic versioning with Git tags

2. ArgoCD Installation

  • Installing ArgoCD on EKS
  • ArgoCD architecture and components
  • GitOps principles

3. CD with ArgoCD and Helm

  • Creating ArgoCD applications
  • Helm integration
  • Auto-sync and self-heal

4. Complete CI/CD Flow Testing

  • Code commit → Build → Push to ECR → Update Helm values → ArgoCD deploys
  • End-to-end demonstration
  • Rollback strategies

1. Docker & Containerization

  • Docker installation, commands, and lifecycle management
  • Dockerfile instructions and multi-stage builds
  • Docker Compose for multi-container applications
  • Docker BuildKit and multi-platform images
  • Container security and best practices

2. Terraform Infrastructure as Code

  • Terraform fundamentals (providers, resources, variables, outputs)
  • State management (local and remote with S3/DynamoDB)
  • Terraform modules for reusability
  • AWS VPC architecture
  • EKS cluster provisioning
  • EKS Add-Ons management
  • AWS services automation (RDS, ElastiCache, DynamoDB, SQS)

3. Kubernetes on AWS EKS

  • Kubernetes core concepts (Pods, Deployments, Services)
  • ConfigMaps and Secrets management
  • Persistent Volumes and StatefulSets
  • Ingress controllers and load balancing
  • RBAC, namespaces, and resource requests and limits
  • Liveness and readiness probes

4. Helm Package Manager

  • Helm charts structure and templating
  • Values files and overrides
  • Chart dependencies and hooks
  • Packaging, versioning, and publishing
  • Managing complex applications

5. Autoscaling

  • Karpenter: Pod-driven node autoscaling, On-Demand/Spot provisioning, node consolidation, spot interruption handling
  • HPA: CPU/memory-based pod autoscaling, custom metrics
  • Combined HPA + Karpenter strategy

6. Observability - OpenTelemetry

  • AWS Distro for OpenTelemetry (ADOT)
  • Distributed tracing with AWS X-Ray
  • Logs aggregation with CloudWatch
  • Metrics with Amazon Managed Prometheus
  • Dashboards with Amazon Managed Grafana
  • Auto-instrumentation for Java and Node.js

7. CI/CD Pipeline

  • GitHub Actions for continuous integration
  • Docker image building and multi-arch support
  • Amazon ECR integration
  • OIDC authentication
  • ArgoCD for GitOps-based deployment
  • Automated rollouts and rollbacks

8. AWS Services Integration

  • Amazon EKS, VPC, Load Balancer Controller
  • RDS (MySQL), ElastiCache (Redis), DynamoDB, SQS
  • Secrets Manager, X-Ray, CloudWatch
  • Amazon Managed Prometheus, Amazon Managed Grafana
  • ECR, Route53, Certificate Manager

9. Real-World Microservices Application

  • 5-microservice e-commerce application
  • Multi-language (Java Spring Boot, Node.js, Go)
  • Service-to-service communication
  • Database integration (MySQL, DynamoDB, Redis)
  • Message queuing with SQS

10. Production Best Practices

  • Security: RBAC, Secrets Management, IMDSv2
  • Cost Optimization: Spot instances (70% savings), node consolidation
  • High Availability: Multi-AZ, PodDisruptionBudgets
  • Monitoring and alerting
  • GitOps workflows

🎯 Course Overview

This comprehensive AWS DevOps course teaches 20 core competencies through 88 hands-on skills spanning Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD, observability, and production-ready practices.

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📋 Quick Overview: 20 Core Competencies

🐳 Docker & Containerization (3 competencies)
  • Master complete AWS DevOps with Docker, Kubernetes EKS, Terraform, and production-ready microservices deployment
  • Build production Docker images with multi-stage builds, push to ECR, and create multi-platform images for AMD64 and ARM64
  • Orchestrate multi-container applications with Docker Compose for local development and testing environments
☸️ Kubernetes on AWS EKS (4 competencies)
  • Deploy and manage Kubernetes applications on AWS EKS with Ingress, Load Balancers, SSL/TLS, and External DNS automation
  • Master all 5 Kubernetes Service types: ClusterIP, NodePort, LoadBalancer, ExternalName, and Headless Services
  • Deploy stateful applications with StatefulSets, persistent volumes, and AWS EBS CSI driver for production databases
  • Configure resource requests, limits, and quotas for optimal pod scheduling and production cluster management
🏗️ Terraform Infrastructure as Code (1 competency)
  • Automate AWS infrastructure with Terraform: VPC, EKS clusters, RDS, ElastiCache, DynamoDB, and remote state management
📦 Helm Package Manager (1 competency)
  • Package and deploy complex microservices using Helm charts with templating, versioning, and environment-specific configs
⚡ Autoscaling & Cost Optimization (4 competencies)
  • Implement Karpenter autoscaling for 70% cost savings using Spot instances with zero-downtime interruption handling
  • Handle AWS Spot interruptions gracefully with EventBridge, SQS, and PodDisruptionBudgets for zero-downtime production
  • Configure Horizontal Pod Autoscaler (HPA) with Metrics Server for CPU and memory-based autoscaling in production
  • Optimize AWS costs with Spot instances, right-sizing, consolidated billing, and infrastructure cost analysis
🔍 Observability with OpenTelemetry (2 competencies)
  • Master observability with OpenTelemetry, AWS X-Ray tracing, CloudWatch logs, Prometheus metrics, and Grafana dashboards
  • Implement auto-instrumentation for Java Spring Boot and Node.js microservices with OpenTelemetry collectors
🚀 CI/CD & GitOps (2 competencies)
  • Build complete CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions and ArgoCD for automated Docker builds and GitOps deployments
  • Master GitOps workflows with ArgoCD auto-sync, self-healing, and rollback strategies for reliable deployments
🏪 Real-World Microservices Project (1 competency)
  • Deploy real retail store with 5 microservices integrated with AWS RDS, ElastiCache, DynamoDB, and SQS message queues
🔒 Security & Troubleshooting (2 competencies)
  • Implement production security with Kubernetes RBAC, AWS Secrets Manager, IAM roles, and IMDSv2 for EC2 instances
  • Learn production troubleshooting for Kubernetes pods, EKS nodes, Terraform state issues, and AWS service integration

📚 Detailed Curriculum: 88 Hands-On Skills

🐳 Docker & Containerization (8 Skills)
  1. You will learn Docker fundamentals with installation, essential commands, and container lifecycle management.
  2. You will learn to build custom Docker images using Dockerfiles with all instructions (FROM, COPY, ADD, RUN, CMD, ENTRYPOINT, HEALTHCHECK, USER).
  3. You will learn multi-stage Docker builds for creating optimized, production-ready images.
  4. You will learn Docker Compose to orchestrate multi-container applications like real microservices systems.
  5. You will learn Docker networking, volumes, health checks, and how services communicate.
  6. You will learn to build multi-platform Docker images (AMD64, ARM64) using Docker BuildKit.
  7. You will learn to push images to Docker Hub and Amazon ECR registries.
  8. You will learn Docker troubleshooting and debugging techniques.
🏗️ Terraform Infrastructure as Code (10 Skills)
  1. You will master Terraform fundamentals including providers, resources, variables, outputs, and data sources.
  2. You will learn to build production-grade AWS VPC with public/private subnets, NAT Gateway, and proper routing.
  3. You will learn Terraform state management with remote state on S3 and state locking with DynamoDB.
  4. You will learn to create reusable Terraform modules for infrastructure components.
  5. You will learn to provision complete AWS EKS clusters using Terraform with all IAM roles and permissions.
  6. You will learn to manage EKS Add-Ons (EBS CSI, External DNS, Pod Identity Agent and more) with Terraform.
  7. You will learn to automate AWS managed services (RDS, ElastiCache, DynamoDB, SQS) with Terraform.
  8. You will learn Terraform best practices for team collaboration and production environments.
  9. You will learn variable precedence, tfvars files, and environment management.
  10. You will learn to use Terraform Remote State Backend for sharing data between multiple terraform projects (VPC to EKS).
☸️ Kubernetes on AWS EKS (14 Skills)
  1. You will master Kubernetes core concepts: Pods, ReplicaSets, Deployments, and Services (ClusterIP, NodePort, Ingress, External Name, Headless).
  2. You will learn to manage application configuration with ConfigMaps and Secrets.
  3. You will learn to deploy stateful applications using StatefulSets with persistent volumes.
  4. You will learn AWS EBS CSI Driver for dynamic volume provisioning.
  5. You will learn Kubernetes Ingress with AWS Load Balancer Controller for production routing.
  6. You will learn SSL/TLS termination with AWS Certificate Manager.
  7. You will learn External DNS integration for automatic DNS record management in Route53.
  8. You will learn Kubernetes RBAC, Namespaces, and Resource Quotas.
  9. You will learn to implement health checks with liveness and readiness probes.
  10. You will learn to integrate AWS Secrets Manager with Kubernetes using Secrets CSI Driver.
  11. You will learn EKS Pod Identity Agent for secure AWS service access.
  12. You will learn Kubernetes labels, selectors, and annotations best practices.
  13. You will learn resource requests and limits for proper pod scheduling.
  14. You will learn to read and analyze pod logs.
📦 Helm Package Manager (7 Skills)
  1. You will learn Helm fundamentals and why it's essential for Kubernetes application management.
  2. You will learn to modify custom Helm charts with proper templating.
  3. You will learn Helm values files, overrides, and environment-specific configurations.
  4. You will learn to deploy complex microservices applications using Helm charts.
  5. You will learn chart versioning, dependencies, and repository management.
  6. You will learn to package and publish Helm charts to registries.
  7. You will learn Helm troubleshooting and rollback strategies.
⚡ Autoscaling - Karpenter (12 Skills)
  1. You will understand why Karpenter is superior to Cluster Autoscaler for node autoscaling.
  2. You will learn Karpenter architecture including NodePools and EC2NodeClass.
  3. You will learn to install and configure Karpenter using Terraform.
  4. You will learn to create separate NodePools for On-Demand and Spot instances.
  5. You will learn how Karpenter provisions right-sized nodes based on pod requirements.
  6. You will master Spot instance usage with Karpenter for 70% cost savings.
  7. You will learn Spot interruption handling with EventBridge and SQS integration.
  8. You will learn to implement PodDisruptionBudgets for zero-downtime during Spot interruptions.
  9. You will learn node consolidation strategies to minimize infrastructure costs.
  10. You will learn to configure instance type diversity for better spot availability.
  11. You will understand how to combine Karpenter with HPA for complete autoscaling.
📊 Horizontal Pod Autoscaler (4 Skills)
  1. You will learn to implement CPU-based and memory-based pod autoscaling with HPA.
  2. You will learn to install and configure Metrics Server for HPA.
  3. You will learn how HPA and Karpenter work together (HPA scales pods, Karpenter scales nodes).
  4. You will learn to create memory pressure on apps and observe autoscaling behavior in real-time.
🔍 Observability with OpenTelemetry (9 Skills)
  1. You will learn OpenTelemetry fundamentals and AWS Distro for OpenTelemetry (ADOT) architecture.
  2. You will learn to implement distributed tracing with AWS X-Ray for microservices using ADOT Collector.
  3. You will learn auto-instrumentation for Java Spring Boot applications.
  4. You will learn auto-instrumentation for Node.js applications.
  5. You will learn to collect and analyze application logs with CloudWatch using ADOT collector.
  6. You will learn to implement metrics collection with Amazon Managed Prometheus (AMP).
  7. You will learn to create custom dashboards with Amazon Managed Grafana (AMG).
  8. You will learn trace sampling and filtering to optimize costs (achieve 85% cost reduction).
  9. You will learn OTEL Collector configuration and pipeline management.
🚀 CI/CD with GitHub Actions and ArgoCD (9 Skills)
  1. You will learn GitHub Actions fundamentals including workflows, triggers, and jobs.
  2. You will learn to build Docker images with GitHub Actions and multi-architecture support.
  3. You will learn to push images to Amazon ECR securely using OIDC authentication (no access keys needed).
  4. You will learn semantic versioning with Git tags for automated releases.
  5. You will learn ArgoCD installation and GitOps principles.
  6. You will learn to create ArgoCD applications with Helm chart integration.
  7. You will learn to implement auto-sync and self-healing for GitOps workflows.
  8. You will learn complete CI/CD pipeline: Code → Build → Deploy → Monitor.
  9. You will learn rollback strategies and deployment best practices.
🏪 Real-World Microservices Application (7 Skills)
  1. You will deploy a complete production-grade retail store with 5 microservices.
  2. You will learn to integrate microservices with AWS managed services (RDS, ElastiCache, DynamoDB, SQS).
  3. You will learn service-to-service communication patterns in Kubernetes.
  4. You will learn to handle different programming languages in the same cluster (Java, Node.js).
  5. You will learn production database management with AWS RDS for MySQL.
  6. You will learn caching strategies with Redis/ElastiCache.
  7. You will learn asynchronous processing with message queues (SQS).
🔒 Production Best Practices (8 Skills)
  1. You will learn cost optimization strategies achieving 70% savings with Spot instances.
  2. You will learn security best practices including RBAC, IMDSv2, and secrets management.
  3. You will learn high availability patterns with multi-AZ deployments.
  4. You will learn to implement PodDisruptionBudgets for zero-downtime operations.
  5. You will learn infrastructure as code best practices with Terraform.
  6. You will learn GitOps workflows for reliable production deployments.
  7. You will learn cost analysis and optimization techniques for AWS.
  8. You will learn troubleshooting strategies for Kubernetes and AWS production issues.

💡 What Makes This Course Unique?

  • Production-First Approach: Every concept includes real-world production patterns, not just theory
  • Multi-Language Support: Learn to deploy both Java Spring Boot and Node.js applications
  • Cost Optimization Focus: Achieve 70% savings with Spot instances and right-sizing strategies
  • Complete Microservices Project: 5-service retail store with AWS integrations (RDS, ElastiCache, DynamoDB, SQS)
  • Modern DevOps Stack: Latest tools (Karpenter, OpenTelemetry, ArgoCD) replacing legacy approaches
  • Zero-Downtime Patterns: PodDisruptionBudgets, graceful Spot interruption handling, and HA configurations

Required Prerequisites:

  • AWS Account: Active AWS account with permissions to create resources (EKS, VPC, RDS, EC2, etc.). Free tier works for initial modules.
  • Computer: System capable of running SSH and web browsers (any OS: Windows, macOS, Linux). We'll use EC2 for Docker demos, so no need for Docker Desktop locally.
  • Basic Command Line: Familiarity with terminal/command prompt and basic Linux commands.
  • Text Editor: Any code editor (VS Code recommended) for editing configuration files.
  • Internet Connection: Stable connection for AWS console access and downloading tools.

Helpful (But Not Mandatory):

  • Basic Programming: Understanding of basic programming concepts helps with microservices code, but not required.
  • AWS Basics: Familiarity with core AWS concepts (EC2, VPC, IAM) is helpful but we cover what's needed.
  • Version Control: Basic Git knowledge beneficial for CI/CD section.
  • Networking Fundamentals: Understanding of IP addresses, subnets, and ports enhances learning.

What You DON'T Need:

  • Prior Docker Experience: We start from Docker installation and build to advanced concepts.
  • Prior Kubernetes Experience: We cover Kubernetes fundamentals before advanced topics.
  • Prior Terraform Experience: We begin with Terraform basics and gradually advance.
  • DevOps Experience: Course designed to teach DevOps from the ground up.
  • Certifications: No AWS or Kubernetes certifications required.

Tools We'll Install Together:

  • AWS CLI
  • Terraform
  • kubectl
  • Helm
  • Docker (on EC2, not locally)
  • Various VS Code extensions

Cost Expectations:

  • Some AWS services used are not in free tier
  • We optimize for cost throughout and provide cleanup instructions
  • Estimated cost: $20-$50 if you complete entire course and clean up resources after each section
  • Pro tip: Use t3.large instances (cheaper) and always clean up when not actively learning

Time Commitment:

  • Course Duration: 55+ practical demos
  • Recommended: 2-3 demos per day at your own pace
  • Completion Time: 3-4 weeks with consistent practice
  • All demos include step-by-step instructions you can follow anytime

Perfect For:

  • DevOps Engineers wanting to master modern tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD) on AWS
  • Software Developers looking to understand containerization and cloud-native development
  • System Administrators transitioning to DevOps and cloud infrastructure
  • Cloud Engineers seeking hands-on AWS EKS and production deployment experience
  • Solutions Architects designing scalable microservices architectures
  • Students & Graduates preparing for DevOps careers with practical skills
  • IT Professionals upskilling in Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD
  • Engineering Managers understanding modern DevOps workflows and tools

Ideal If You Want To:

  • Build production-ready Kubernetes clusters on AWS from scratch
  • Master Infrastructure as Code with Terraform
  • Implement cost-effective autoscaling (70% savings with Spot instances)
  • Set up complete CI/CD pipelines with GitOps (GitHub Actions + ArgoCD)
  • Deploy and manage microservices at scale
  • Implement comprehensive observability (OpenTelemetry, X-Ray, Grafana)
  • Learn production best practices, not toy examples
  • Optimize AWS costs while maintaining high availability

Not Suitable For:

  • Complete beginners with zero technical background (start with basic AWS/Linux courses)
  • Those seeking only theoretical knowledge without hands-on practice
  • People unwilling to invest minimal AWS costs for learning
  • Those looking for "quick certification shortcuts"

What Makes This Course Different:

  • Real Production Project: Complete retail store with 5 microservices, not simplified examples
  • 55+ Hands-On Demos: Every concept includes practical implementation
  • Production-Grade: Best practices throughout, no shortcuts or "hello world" demos
  • Cost-Conscious: Teaches 70% savings with Spot instances and cost optimization
  • Comprehensive: Entire DevOps lifecycle from infrastructure to monitoring
  • Modern Tools: Latest approaches (Karpenter, OpenTelemetry, GitOps, OIDC)
  • Step-by-Step: Clear instructions, architecture diagrams, troubleshooting tips
  • Real Career Skills: Learn what's actually used in production at top companies


  • 55+ Hands-On Practical Demos - Step-by-step implementations
  • Real-World Project - Production-grade retail store microservices
  • Architecture Diagrams - Visual explanations for every concept
  • Complete Documentation - Detailed README files for each demo
  • Code Repository - All Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker files included
  • Cost Optimization - Strategies to minimize AWS spending
  • Troubleshooting Guides - Common issues and solutions
  • Production Best Practices - Enterprise-grade patterns
  • Friendly Support - Active Q&A section
  • 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee - No questions asked (Udemy policy)

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