AWS Cloud Mastery
Master Amazon Web Services — compute, storage, databases, networking, serverless, containers, data analytics, machine learning, migration, and architecture best practices. 20 phases from fundamentals to certification prep.
Your Progress
Complete all 20 phases to master this track
AWS cloud mastery roadmap — 10 phases covering IAM, EC2, S3, VPC, RDS, Lambda, API Gateway, ECS, security, cost optimization, and architecture best practices.
Phase 1: AWS Fundamentals
Understand AWS core services — EC2, S3, IAM, and the AWS console.
AWS Cloud Overview
Understand AWS global infrastructure, regions, and core service categories.
IAM & Security
Manage users, roles, policies, and best practices for AWS security.
EC2 Compute
Launch, configure, and manage virtual servers with Amazon EC2.
S3 Storage
Store and retrieve objects with Amazon S3 — buckets, policies, and lifecycle.
AWS CLI & SDK
Use AWS CLI and SDK to manage resources programmatically.
Phase 2: AWS Networking
Master VPC, subnets, load balancers, and Route 53 on AWS.
VPC & Subnets
Design virtual private clouds with public/private subnets and routing.
Elastic Load Balancing
Distribute traffic with ALB, NLB, and GLB for high availability.
Route 53 DNS
Manage DNS records, health checks, and routing policies with Route 53.
Phase 3: AWS Databases
Use RDS, DynamoDB, ElastiCache, and other AWS database services.
RDS & Aurora
Deploy managed relational databases with RDS and Aurora.
DynamoDB NoSQL
Build serverless NoSQL applications with DynamoDB tables and indexes.
ElastiCache & Redis
Implement caching with ElastiCache for Redis and Memcached.
Phase 4: AWS Serverless
Build serverless applications with Lambda, API Gateway, and Step Functions.
Lambda Functions
Write and deploy serverless functions with AWS Lambda.
API Gateway
Create and manage REST and HTTP APIs with Amazon API Gateway.
Step Functions
Orchestrate workflows with AWS Step Functions and state machines.
Phase 5: AWS DevOps Tools
Use AWS DevOps services — CodePipeline, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, and CloudFormation.
CloudFormation
Provision infrastructure as code with AWS CloudFormation templates.
CodePipeline & CodeBuild
Build CI/CD pipelines with CodePipeline and CodeBuild.
CodeDeploy
Automate deployments to EC2, Lambda, and on-premises with CodeDeploy.
Phase 6: AWS Security & Compliance
Implement security best practices with AWS security services.
KMS & Encryption
Encrypt data at rest and in transit with AWS KMS and encryption helpers.
WAF & Shield
Protect applications from web attacks with WAF and DDoS protection with Shield.
Secrets Manager & Parameter Store
Manage secrets, API keys, and configuration with AWS Secrets Manager.
Phase 7: AWS Monitoring & Cost
Monitor AWS resources and optimize costs with CloudWatch and Cost Explorer.
CloudWatch Monitoring
Monitor metrics, create alarms, and build dashboards with CloudWatch.
Cost Optimization
Optimize AWS costs with reserved instances, spot instances, and right-sizing.
CloudTrail & Auditing
Track API calls and audit account activity with AWS CloudTrail.
Phase 8: AWS Architecture
Design well-architected solutions following AWS best practices.
Well-Architected Framework
Apply the 6 pillars — operational excellence, security, reliability, performance, cost, sustainability.
High Availability & DR
Design fault-tolerant, highly available architectures with multi-AZ deployments.
Microservices on AWS
Deploy microservices with ECS, EKS, and service mesh patterns.
Phase 9: AWS Advanced Services
Use advanced AWS services — SQS, SNS, Kinesis, and Step Functions.
SQS & SNS
Decouple applications with queues (SQS) and pub/sub messaging (SNS).
Kinesis Data Streams
Process real-time streaming data with Amazon Kinesis.
Cognito Authentication
Add user authentication and authorization with Amazon Cognito.
Phase 10: AWS Certification Prep
Prepare for AWS Solutions Architect Associate certification.
Phase 11: AWS Serverless Architecture
Design production serverless architectures with Lambda, DynamoDB, and API Gateway.
Serverless Design Patterns
Apply serverless patterns — fan-out, saga, CQRS, and event sourcing.
Lambda Advanced
Master Lambda layers, cold starts, provisioned concurrency, and SnapStart.
DynamoDB Advanced
Master global tables, DAX, time-to-live, and DynamoDB Streams.
Phase 12: AWS Data & Analytics
Process and analyze data with AWS analytics services.
S3 Data Lake
Build data lakes with S3, Athena, and Glue for analytics.
AWS Glue & ETL
Build ETL pipelines with AWS Glue for data transformation.
Redshift Data Warehouse
Deploy and query data warehouses with Amazon Redshift.
Phase 13: AWS Machine Learning
Get started with ML services on AWS — SageMaker, Rekognition, and Comprehend.
Phase 14: AWS Migration
Plan and execute cloud migrations with AWS migration tools.
Migration Strategies
Apply the 6 R's — rehost, replatform, refactor, repurchase, retain, retire.
Database Migration Service
Migrate databases with AWS DMS and Schema Conversion Tool.
Migration Hub & Tools
Use Application Discovery Service and Migration Hub for planning.
Phase 15: AWS Advanced Networking
Master advanced AWS networking — Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, and PrivateLink.
Direct Connect
Establish dedicated network connections with AWS Direct Connect.
Transit Gateway
Connect VPCs and on-premises networks with Transit Gateway.
VPC Endpoints & PrivateLink
Access AWS services privately with VPC endpoints and PrivateLink.
Phase 16: AWS Disaster Recovery
Design and implement disaster recovery strategies on AWS.
DR Strategies
Implement backup/restore, pilot light, warm standby, and multi-site.
AWS Backup
Centralize backup management with AWS Backup for cross-region复制.
RTO & RPO Planning
Plan recovery time and point objectives for critical workloads.
Phase 17: AWS Cost Management
Master AWS cost management — budgets, forecasting, and optimization.
AWS Budgets & Alerts
Set up cost budgets and usage alerts with AWS Budgets.
Savings Plans & Reserved
Save costs with Savings Plans, Reserved Instances, and Spot.
Cost Explorer & Reports
Analyze and visualize costs with AWS Cost Explorer and Cost and Usage Reports.
Phase 18: AWS Containers
Deploy containerized applications with ECS, EKS, and ECR.
ECS & Fargate
Deploy containers with ECS and Fargate for serverless container management.
EKS & Kubernetes
Run Kubernetes clusters with Amazon EKS for container orchestration.
ECR & Container Registry
Store and manage Docker images with Amazon ECR.
Phase 19: AWS Certification Prep
Prepare for AWS Solutions Architect Associate certification.
Phase 20: AWS Capstone Project
Build a production-grade AWS architecture demonstrating all learned concepts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the AWS roadmap take?
The 10-phase AWS roadmap takes 10-16 weeks at 1-2 hours per day. Cloud fundamentals are covered from scratch.
Does this roadmap prepare for AWS certification?
The roadmap covers topics aligned with the AWS Solutions Architect Associate certification, including IAM, EC2, S3, VPC, databases, serverless, and architecture best practices.
Do I need prior cloud experience?
No. The roadmap starts with cloud fundamentals and progressively covers AWS services from basic compute and storage to advanced architecture patterns.