Serverless Architecture Build Efficient Cloud Apps #259018

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand serverless fundamentals, including benefits, use cases, and limitations.

2. Develop event-driven applications using Functions-as-a-Service (FaaS) like AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, or Google Cloud Functions.

3. Integrate serverless components with databases, APIs, storage, and messaging services.

4. Implement security best practices for serverless applications (e.g., IAM, least privilege, secret management).

5. Optimize performance and cost in serverless environments.

6. Design and deploy end-to-end serverless solutions for real-world scenarios.

This course is ideal for:

• Software Developers and Engineers

• Cloud Architects and Solutions Architects

• DevOps Engineers and SREs

• Technical Leads and Product Managers

• IT Professionals exploring modern application development paradigms

• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Each participant receives a binder containing a copy of the presentation
• slides and handouts
• Post-assessment

Day 1: Serverless Fundamentals

• Module 1: Introduction to Serverless: Concepts, Benefits, and Use Cases

• Module 2: Serverless vs. Traditional Architectures: When to Go Serverless

• Module 3: Overview of Major Serverless Platforms: AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, Google Cloud Functions

• Hands-On Lab: Deploying Your First Serverless Function

• Case Study: How Coca-Cola Uses Serverless for Real-Time Data Processing

Day 2: Event-Driven Development and Integration

• Module 4: Event Sources: APIs, Message Queues, Storage Triggers, and Streams

• Module 5: Building Serverless APIs with API Gateway and Function Triggers

• Module 6: Integrating with Databases: DynamoDB, Cosmos DB, Firestore

• Hands-On Lab: Creating a Serverless API with Database Integration

• Workshop: Designing an Event-Driven Workflow

Day 3: Security and Performance Optimization

• Module 7: Serverless Security: IAM Roles, VPCs, and Encryption

• Module 8: Monitoring and Debugging: CloudWatch, Application Insights, and Logging

• Module 9: Performance Tuning: Cold Starts, Memory Allocation, and Concurrency

• Hands-On Lab: Securing a Serverless Application and Analyzing Performance

• Group Exercise: Identifying and Fixing Security Vulnerabilities

Day 4: Advanced Patterns and Cost Management

• Module 10: Orchestration: Step Functions, Logic Apps, and Workflow Management

• Module 11: Cost Optimization: Pricing Models, Monitoring Tools, and Best Practices

• Module 12: Serverless Containers and Hybrid Approaches

• Hands-On Lab: Building a Serverless Orchestration Pipeline

• Case Study: How iRobot Reduced Costs with Serverless Optimization

Day 5: Real-World Applications and Capstone Project

• Module 13: DevOps for Serverless: CI/CD Pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

• Module 14: Serverless in Multi-Cloud and Hybrid Environments

• Module 15: Future Trends: AI Integration, Edge Computing, and Beyond

• Capstone Project: Designing and Deploying a Full Serverless Application

• Course Wrap-Up: Q&A, Certification, and Next Steps