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Here's a detailed week-by-week breakdown to guide your learning journey to become a Cloud Solutions Architect in 25 weeks:
Week 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing
Topics to Learn:
Basics of Cloud Computing
Understanding IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS
Public, Private, and Hybrid Cloud models
Benefits, challenges, and use cases of cloud computing
Hands-On Practice:
Explore cloud provider free tiers (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Create a basic account and familiarize yourself with the dashboard
Week 2: Overview of Major Cloud Providers
Topics to Learn:
Introduction to AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Understanding the global infrastructure (Regions, Availability Zones)
Comparison of cloud providers in terms of services, pricing, and market share
Hands-On Practice:
Explore the management console/dashboard of each cloud provider
Create a simple resource (e.g., storage bucket) in each platform
Week 3: Cloud Networking Basics
Topics to Learn:
Fundamentals of networking: IP addressing, DNS, TCP/IP
Subnets, VPNs, Firewalls, and Load Balancers
Understanding network security concepts
Hands-On Practice:
Set up a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) in AWS/Azure/GCP
Configure subnets, route tables, and security groups
Week 4: Cloud Networking Services
Topics to Learn:
Deep dive into cloud networking services: AWS VPC, Azure Virtual Network, Google VPC
Network access control lists (ACLs) and security group configurations
Load balancers and traffic distribution
Hands-On Practice:
Configure a load balancer to distribute traffic across multiple instances
Set up a VPN connection between on-premises and cloud
Week 5: Cloud Storage Fundamentals
Topics to Learn:
Understanding different types of storage: Block, Object, and File Storage
Basics of data replication, redundancy, and durability
Storage classes and cost optimization
Hands-On Practice:
Create and manage S3 buckets, Azure Blob storage, or Google Cloud Storage
Experiment with different storage classes and lifecycle policies
Week 6: Advanced Cloud Storage Solutions
Topics to Learn:
Data encryption at rest and in transit
Versioning and replication strategies
Best practices for cloud storage management
Hands-On Practice:
Implement server-side encryption for your cloud storage
Set up lifecycle management rules for automatic transitions and deletions
Week 7: Compute Services - Virtual Machines (VMs)
Topics to Learn:
Introduction to cloud compute services: AWS EC2, Azure VMs, Google Compute Engine
Understanding instance types, pricing models (on-demand, reserved, spot)
Auto-scaling and load balancing basics
Hands-On Practice:
Launch and configure a virtual machine in each cloud platform
Set up auto-scaling groups and test load balancers
Week 8: Containers and Orchestration
Topics to Learn:
Introduction to Docker and containerization
Basics of Kubernetes and container orchestration
Cloud-native container services: AWS ECS/EKS, Azure AKS, Google GKE
Hands-On Practice:
Deploy a simple Docker container on your local machine
Set up a Kubernetes cluster using a managed service (EKS, AKS, GKE)
Week 9: Identity and Access Management (IAM) Basics
Topics to Learn:
Fundamentals of IAM: Users, Groups, Roles, and Policies
Principle of least privilege and security best practices
Introduction to Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Hands-On Practice:
Create IAM users and groups in AWS/Azure/GCP
Set up policies to enforce least privilege and enable MFA for users
Week 10: Advanced IAM Configurations
Topics to Learn:
Cross-account roles and federated identity
Service roles and permissions boundaries
Auditing IAM activities and understanding IAM best practices
Hands-On Practice:
Implement cross-account access with IAM roles
Set up auditing and logging for IAM actions using AWS CloudTrail, Azure Monitor, or Google Cloud Audit Logs
Week 11: Introduction to Cloud Security
Topics to Learn:
Understanding the Shared Responsibility Model
Basics of encryption (in-transit, at-rest)
Key Management Services (KMS) basics
Hands-On Practice:
Implement basic encryption for data at rest and in transit
Set up and use a Key Management Service (KMS) in your chosen cloud platform
Week 12: Advanced Cloud Security Practices
Topics to Learn:
Identity protection, threat detection, and incident response
DDoS protection, WAF (Web Application Firewall) basics
Security best practices and compliance (GDPR, HIPAA)
Hands-On Practice:
Configure a Web Application Firewall (WAF) and set up protection rules
Set up monitoring and alerts for suspicious activities using AWS Shield, Azure Security Center, or Google Security Command Center
Week 13: Relational Database Services (RDS)
Topics to Learn:
Introduction to relational databases: SQL basics
Cloud database services: AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database, Google Cloud SQL
Backup, recovery, and high availability options
Hands-On Practice:
Launch and configure a relational database instance in your cloud platform
Set up automated backups and test the restore process
Week 14: NoSQL Database Services
Topics to Learn:
Introduction to NoSQL databases: Key-Value stores, Document stores
AWS DynamoDB, Azure Cosmos DB, Google Firestore
Indexing, partitioning, and tuning NoSQL databases
Hands-On Practice:
Create a NoSQL database and experiment with read/write operations
Implement indexing and partitioning strategies
Week 15: Introduction to Serverless Computing
Topics to Learn:
Understanding serverless architecture: Benefits and use cases
Event-driven architecture basics
Introduction to AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, Google Cloud Functions
Hands-On Practice:
Deploy a simple serverless function using AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, or Google Cloud Functions
Integrate your function with cloud services like S3/Blob Storage or a database
Week 16: Advanced Serverless Architectures
Topics to Learn:
Serverless application design patterns (e.g., microservices)
Monitoring and logging for serverless applications
Best practices for security and performance in serverless computing
Hands-On Practice:
Build a small serverless application with multiple functions interacting with each other
Implement logging and monitoring for your serverless application
Week 17: DevOps Principles and Practices
Topics to Learn:
Introduction to DevOps: CI/CD, automation, and collaboration
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) basics
Version control systems: Git and GitHub
Hands-On Practice:
Set up a simple CI/CD pipeline using a cloud provider's native tools (e.g., AWS CodePipeline, Azure DevOps)
Write basic Infrastructure as Code scripts using Terraform or AWS CloudFormation
Week 18: Cloud DevOps Tools
Topics to Learn:
AWS CodePipeline, Azure DevOps, Google Cloud Build overview
Advanced IaC with Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Azure ARM templates
Automation with Ansible and Chef/Puppet
Hands-On Practice:
Automate infrastructure deployment using Terraform or CloudFormation
Implement continuous integration and delivery for a sample application
Week 19: Monitoring and Performance Optimization
Topics to Learn:
Importance of monitoring and performance management in the cloud
Key metrics: CPU, memory, disk, network
Cloud monitoring services: AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Google Stackdriver
Hands-On Practice:
Set up monitoring dashboards and alerts for cloud resources
Implement logging for applications and analyze logs for troubleshooting
Week 20: Cloud Logging and Auditing
Topics to Learn:
Understanding logging mechanisms and best practices
Audit trails and compliance logging
Integrating third-party logging tools like ELK Stack, Splunk
Hands-On Practice:
Configure logging for cloud services and applications
Set up audit logging to track changes and access in the cloud environment
Week 21: Cloud Migration Strategies
Topics to Learn:
Introduction to cloud migration: Benefits and challenges
6 R’s of migration: Rehost, Refactor, Revise, Rebuild, Replace, Retire
Cloud migration tools: AWS Migration Hub, Azure Migrate, Google Cloud Migrate
Hands-On Practice:
Plan and execute a simple lift-and-shift migration of a small application
Explore data migration tools and strategies
Week 22: Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Architectures
Topics to Learn:
Understanding hybrid cloud and multi-cloud models
Best practices for architecting hybrid and multi-cloud environments
Tools for managing multi-cloud: Terraform, Kubernetes, Anthos
Hands-On Practice:
Set up a simple multi-cloud environment using resources from two different cloud providers
Implement basic networking and security across the multi-cloud setup
Week 23: High Availability and Disaster Recovery
Topics to Learn:
Concepts of high availability, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery
Designing for resiliency in the cloud
Backup strategies and failover mechanisms
Hands-On Practice:
Design a highly available architecture using multiple regions/availability zones
Implement automated backups and test disaster recovery procedures
Week 24: Cost Management and Optimization
Topics to Learn:
Understanding cloud cost models: Pay-as-you-go, reserved instances, spot instances
Tools for cost management and optimization: AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management, Google Cloud Billing
Best practices for cloud cost control and budgeting
Hands-On Practice:
Analyze your cloud spending using the platform's cost management tools
Implement cost-saving strategies such as rightsizing, reserved instances, and auto-scaling
Week 25: Capstone Project
Project Scope:
Design and implement a complete cloud architecture for a hypothetical business or application
The project should include networking, compute, storage, databases, security, and monitoring components
Incorporate best practices for scalability, availability, security, and cost optimization
Deliverables:
Document the architecture with diagrams and explanations
Present the project to peers or mentors for feedback
Deploy the solution in a cloud environment and test its functionality
By the end of this 25-week journey, you should be well-prepared to take on the role of a Cloud Solutions Architect, with a solid understanding of both the foundational concepts and the advanced skills needed to design and manage cloud infrastructure.
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