In this module, we will explore how to automate application deployment and infrastructure management using a range of AWS tools. You will gain hands-on experience with Elastic Beanstalk for deploying and managing web applications, ECS for container orchestration, and CloudFormation for automating infrastructure as code. Additionally, we'll dive into OpsWorks for managing application lifecycles with Chef recipes. By the end of this section, you will be proficient in using these services to automate and streamline operations across a wide range of AWS environments.

In this module, we will dive into serverless development using AWS Lambda and Step Functions. You will learn how to create, deploy, and troubleshoot Lambda functions to automate responses to events such as S3 uploads, and explore advanced scenarios involving transcription and notifications. Additionally, you will gain an understanding of Step Functions, learning how to orchestrate complex workflows using the Amazon States Language. By the end of the section, you'll be equipped to develop, automate, and manage serverless applications on AWS.

In this module, we will focus on monitoring and logging your AWS infrastructure using Amazon CloudWatch and CloudTrail. You’ll learn how to track resource performance through CloudWatch metrics, logs, and alarms, enabling proactive management of your environment. We’ll also explore how to automate actions with CloudWatch Events and integrate CloudTrail to record and monitor all AWS API activity. By the end of this section, you’ll be proficient in leveraging AWS monitoring tools to enhance visibility, troubleshooting, and automation across your applications and infrastructure.

In this module, we will focus on ensuring compliance and security within your AWS environment. You will learn how to use AWS Config for monitoring and enforcing configuration rules, manage EC2 instance patching with AWS Systems Manager, and secure sensitive information using AWS Secrets Manager. Additionally, you will explore the use of the AWS Service Catalog to streamline service management. By the end of this section, you’ll be able to maintain a compliant and secure environment using AWS compliance tools.