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Databases, Scalability and Containers on AWS

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Databases, Scalability and Containers on AWS

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

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1 week to complete
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Deploy and manage Amazon RDS and DynamoDB databases for cloud applications.

  • Use AWS ECS, EKS, and App Runner to deploy and manage containerized applications.

  • Scale applications with Elastic Load Balancers and Auto Scaling for high availability and resilience.

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May 2026

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7 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the AWS Certified Solutions Architect SAA-C03 with Capstone Labs Specialization
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There are 5 modules in this course

In this module, we will introduce you to the various database services offered on AWS, including relational and NoSQL options. You will gain hands-on experience deploying Amazon RDS instances and exploring high availability options such as Multi-AZ and Read Replicas. We’ll also dive into AWS Secrets Manager and Amazon Aurora for advanced database management.

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23 videos2 readings1 assignment

In this module, we will teach you how to build highly available and scalable applications using AWS services. You will configure Elastic Load Balancers to distribute traffic and manage EC2 Auto Scaling for automatic adjustments to capacity. Additionally, we’ll explore advanced scaling configurations and security features to ensure the reliability and security of your applications.

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9 videos1 assignment

In this hands-on capstone project, we will guide you through creating a three-tier web application for a fictional customer, Ritual Roast. You will apply what you've learned by designing and deploying the necessary infrastructure, including RDS databases, S3 storage, and load balancing. By the end of the module, you will have tested the application's high availability and ensured its operational readiness.

What's included

12 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will introduce you to containerized application deployment on AWS. You will explore Amazon ECS, EKS, and App Runner, learning to manage Docker containers and orchestrate them at scale. Additionally, we will cover Amazon ECR for storing container images and show you how to deploy applications using AWS Fargate for serverless container management.

What's included

8 videos1 assignment

In this second capstone project, we will take the Ritual Roast web application to the next level by containerizing it using Docker and Amazon ECS. You will configure a range of AWS services such as ECR, IAM roles, and Load Balancers to create a robust and scalable application infrastructure. After deploying, you will test and update the application to ensure it meets high availability and performance standards.

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19 videos1 reading3 assignments

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