Solution Architecture Practice

Comprehensive guide to software architecture frameworks, patterns, and best practices

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Cloud Architecture Learning Path

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Overview

Comprehensive learning path for cloud architecture across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

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Prerequisites

  • Architecture fundamentals
  • Basic networking knowledge
  • Understanding of infrastructure concepts
  • Linux/Windows administration basics

Learning Objectives

  • Master cloud architecture principles
  • Understand cloud service models
  • Design cloud-native applications
  • Implement cloud security best practices
  • Optimize cloud costs

Modules

Module 1: Cloud Fundamentals

  • Cloud computing concepts
  • IaaS, PaaS, SaaS models
  • Public, private, hybrid cloud
  • Cloud service providers comparison
  • Cloud economics

Module 2: AWS Architecture

  • AWS core services
  • Compute (EC2, Lambda, ECS, EKS)
  • Storage (S3, EBS, EFS)
  • Networking (VPC, Route53, CloudFront)
  • Databases (RDS, DynamoDB, Aurora)
  • AWS Well-Architected Framework

Module 3: Azure Architecture

  • Azure core services
  • Compute (VMs, App Service, Functions, AKS)
  • Storage (Blob, Disk, Files)
  • Networking (VNet, Application Gateway, CDN)
  • Databases (SQL Database, Cosmos DB)
  • Azure Well-Architected Framework

Module 4: Cloud Design Patterns

  • High availability patterns
  • Disaster recovery patterns
  • Scalability patterns
  • Security patterns
  • Cost optimization patterns

Module 5: Cloud Migration

  • Migration strategies (6 R’s)
  • Assessment and planning
  • Migration tools and services
  • Hybrid cloud architectures
  • Post-migration optimization

Module 6: Cloud Security

  • Identity and access management
  • Network security
  • Data encryption
  • Compliance and governance
  • Security monitoring

Module 7: Cloud Native Architecture

  • Microservices on cloud
  • Containerization
  • Serverless architectures
  • Event-driven design
  • API management

Certifications

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
  • Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect

Timeline

Recommended: 12-16 weeks, 10-15 hours per week

Status: Placeholder
Last Updated: November 2025