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Amazon RDS Course Overview
1. Introduction to Amazon RDS
- What is Amazon RDS?: Overview of Amazon RDS, its features, and benefits.
- Supported Database Engines: Introduction to the database engines supported by RDS, including MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Oracle, and SQL Server.
- Use Cases: Common scenarios where Amazon RDS is used, such as web applications, data warehousing, and backup solutions.
2. Getting Started with Amazon RDS
- Creating an RDS Instance: Step-by-step guide to launching and configuring a new RDS instance.
- Instance Types and Classes: Overview of different instance types and classes and their appropriate use cases.
- Database Engine Options: Configuring and selecting database engines and versions.
3. RDS Configuration and Management
- Parameter Groups: Understanding and configuring parameter groups to manage database engine settings.
- Option Groups: Managing option groups to enable additional features for specific database engines.
- Security Groups: Configuring security groups to control network access to your RDS instances.
- Backup and Restore: Configuring automated backups, manual snapshots, and restoring databases from backups.
4. High Availability and Replication
- Multi-AZ Deployments: Configuring Multi-AZ deployments for high availability and failover support.
- Read Replicas: Setting up and managing read replicas to offload read traffic and improve performance.
- Failover Mechanisms: Understanding automatic failover processes and disaster recovery strategies.
5. Performance Tuning and Optimization
- Monitoring and Metrics: Using Amazon CloudWatch to monitor RDS instances and collect performance metrics.
- Performance Insights: Enabling and using Performance Insights to analyze and optimize database performance.
- Indexing and Query Optimization: Techniques for improving query performance and optimizing database operations.
6. Security and Compliance
- Access Control: Managing users, roles, and permissions using AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) and database-specific users.
- Encryption: Implementing encryption at rest and in transit to secure data.
- Compliance: Understanding and implementing security best practices to meet compliance requirements.
7. Maintenance and Upgrades
- Automated Maintenance: Configuring automated maintenance windows for patching and updates.
- Manual Upgrades: Performing manual upgrades of database engines and handling version changes.
- Instance Scaling: Modifying instance sizes and storage to handle changes in workload and performance requirements.
8. Data Migration and Integration
- Data Migration Services (DMS): Using AWS Database Migration Service to migrate databases to RDS.
- Backup Strategies: Implementing backup and recovery strategies for database migration.
- Integration with Other AWS Services: Integrating RDS with other AWS services such as Lambda, S3, and EC2 for comprehensive solutions.
9. Advanced Features and Use Cases
- Database Automation: Leveraging automation features for routine tasks and management.
- Serverless Databases: Introduction to Amazon Aurora Serverless and its use cases.
- Custom Endpoints: Configuring custom endpoints and handling custom networking requirements.
10. Troubleshooting and Best Practices
- Common Issues: Identifying and troubleshooting common issues with RDS instances.
- Best Practices: Implementing best practices for performance, security, and cost management.
Course Format
- Lectures and Readings: Theoretical content covering various aspects of Amazon RDS.
- Hands-On Labs: Practical exercises to set up, configure, and manage RDS instances.
- Assignments and Projects: Real-world projects to apply knowledge and skills in practical scenarios.
- Exams and Quizzes: Assessments to test understanding and proficiency with Amazon RDS.
Target Audience
- Database Administrators: Professionals responsible for managing and optimizing relational databases.
- Developers: Individuals building and deploying applications that use RDS for data storage.
- System Administrators: IT professionals managing cloud infrastructure and services.
- IT Managers: Managers overseeing database operations and cloud infrastructure.
Prerequisites
- Basic Database Knowledge: Understanding of relational database concepts and principles.
- Familiarity with AWS: Basic knowledge of AWS services and cloud computing concepts is helpful.
- Basic SQL Skills: Familiarity with SQL is often beneficial for understanding database management tasks.