Advanced AWS Infrastructure & Cost Management

This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. This comprehensive course explores advanced AWS infrastructure services and cost management techniques. It is designed to help professionals optimize their AWS resources for both performance and cost efficiency. You’ll gain practical skills in managing specialized infrastructure like AWS Local Zones, Wavelength, and Outposts, as well as learn cost optimization strategies using tools like AWS Cost Explorer, Pricing Calculator, and AWS Budgets. This course also covers advanced storage, networking, and compute solutions, ensuring you're equipped with all the necessary tools for a successful AWS environment. The course begins by exploring specialized infrastructure solutions, with in-depth coverage of AWS services like Local Zones and Wavelength, providing learners with the knowledge to support edge and hybrid cloud deployments. You’ll also delve into billing and cost management tools, learning how to forecast, monitor, and optimize your AWS spending. As you progress, the course introduces critical aspects of compute, storage, and networking in AWS, covering key features like Amazon FSx, AWS Transit Gateway, and Amazon Route 53 for efficient resource management. This course is ideal for cloud architects, engineers, and anyone working with AWS at an advanced level. It assumes prior knowledge of AWS services and cloud infrastructure concepts. The course is suitable for professionals seeking to deepen their expertise in AWS cost management and advanced infrastructure configurations. By the end of the course, you will be able to analyze and optimize AWS costs, manage specialized infrastructure deployments, optimize AWS compute and storage solutions, and integrate advanced networking features like AWS Transit Gateway and Route 53.