AWS for System Administrators: Build, automate, and operate scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS

Build and manage AWS infrastructure using Terraform, AWS CLI, Boto3, and the AWS CDK to automate deployments, enhance reliability, and operate scalable cloud environmentsKey FeaturesUse a hands-on approach that mirrors real AWS operations with end-to-end examplesUse scripting and IaC to handle tasks like infrastructure deployment, credential rotation, backups, and resource cleanupManage complex environments with reusable code, policy enforcement, and multi-account best practicesPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionSystem administrators adopting AWS often struggle with automation, scalability, and multi-account management. Originally authored by Prashant Lakhera and now thoroughly updated by Senior Solutions Architect Marcel Neidinger, this second edition is your scenario-driven, hands-on guide to efficiently deploying and managing cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC).This updated edition features new topics like chaos engineering with AWS Fault Injection Simulator, multi-account CI/CD deployments, reusable IaC patterns, and cloud compliance using AWS Config and service control policies—all to help you build modern cloud architectures.You’ll set up AWS CLI, Terraform, and CDK to automate deployments, as well as explore cloud networking with VPCs, EC2, and Transit Gateway, followed by auto-scaling and load balancing strategies. The chapters highlight AWS Secrets Manager for securely storing and accessing your secrets, along with CloudWatch for monitoring and observability in the cloud. You’ll implement centralized logging and develop backup and disaster recovery strategies. The book guides you through the processes and best practices for setting up a multi-account environment, with real-world scenarios for optimizing costs and ensuring high availability.By the end of this book, you’ll have the skills to efficiently deploy, manage, and optimize AWS infrastructure at scale.What you will learnDesign and deploy networks in the cloud with VPCs and deploy instances with EC2Implement auto-scaling and load balancing to optimize application performanceDeploy relational databases with Amazon RDSSecure credentials using AWS Secrets ManagerMonitor AWS resources using CloudWatch and SNSTest infrastructure resiliency using AWS Fault Injection SimulatorAutomate backups and implement disaster recovery strategiesSet up and manage multiple AWS accounts using AWS OrganizationsWho this book is forThis book is designed for system administrators, DevOps engineers, and IT professionals who want to effectively manage and automate AWS environments. A basic understanding of cloud computing, the Linux operating system, and networking concepts is recommended.Table of ContentsSetting Up the AWS EnvironmentProtecting Your AWS Account Using IAMCreating a Data Center in the Cloud Using a VPCScalable Compute Capacity in the Cloud via EC2Increasing Application Fault Tolerance and Efficiency with Elastic Load BalancingIncreasing Application Performance Using AWS Auto ScalingScaling a Relational Database in the Cloud Using Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)Managing Secrets and Encryption Keys with AWS Secrets Manager and KMSCentralized Logging and Monitoring with Amazon CloudWatchCentralizing Cloud Backup SolutionsDisaster Recovery Options with AWSTesting the Resilience of Your Infrastructure and Architecture with AWS Fault Injection Service(N.B. Please use the Read Sample option to see further chapters) Read more