COURSE DESCRIPTION
Welcome to the AWS Direct Connect course! AWS Direct Connect is a cloud service solution that provides a dedicated network connection between your on-premises data center and AWS. This private connection helps to reduce network costs, improve bandwidth throughput, and provide a more consistent network experience compared to typical internet-based connections. This course is designed for network engineers, cloud architects, and IT professionals who want to understand and implement direct, secure, and reliable connections to AWS.
In this course, you will learn how to set up and manage AWS Direct Connect to establish a high-speed, low-latency network connection between your data center and AWS. You will explore the key features and benefits of Direct Connect, understand the integration with other AWS services, and learn best practices for optimizing network performance and security. By the end of this course, you will be proficient in configuring and managing AWS Direct Connect to enhance your cloud infrastructure.
Course Objectives:
- Introduction to AWS Direct Connect and Network Basics
- Understanding AWS Direct Connect Architecture and Components
- Setting Up and Configuring Direct Connect Connections
- Integrating Direct Connect with AWS VPC and Other AWS Services
- Managing Direct Connect Virtual Interfaces and BGP Sessions
- Optimizing Network Performance and Cost with Direct Connect
- Implementing Security Measures and Best Practices
- Monitoring, Logging, and Troubleshooting Direct Connect
- Cost Management and Optimization Strategies
- Real-World Use Cases and Scenarios for AWS Direct Connect
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of AWS services and cloud computing
- Familiarity with networking concepts and protocols
- Understanding of data center and WAN (Wide Area Network) architectures is helpful
Features
- In-depth understanding of AWS Direct Connect architecture and components
- Hands-on labs for setting up and managing Direct Connect connections
- Best practices for optimizing network performance and cost
- Techniques for integrating Direct Connect with AWS VPCs and other services
- Strategies for monitoring, troubleshooting, and securing Direct Connect connections
Target audiences
- Network engineers and administrators
- Cloud architects and cloud engineers
- IT professionals and system administrators
- Anyone interested in optimizing network performance and reliability with AWS