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

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Marcel Neidinger Prashant Lakhera

AWS for System Administrators

Build, automate, and operate scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS

Marcel Neidinger, Prashant Lakhera

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Packt Publishing Limited
29 May 2025

Computer networking & communications; Distributed systems

Build and manage AWS infrastructure using Terraform, AWS CLI, Boto3, and the AWS CDK to automate deployments, enhance reliability, and operate scalable cloud environments

Key Features

Use a hands-on approach that mirrors real AWS operations with end-to-end examples Use scripting and IaC to handle tasks like infrastructure deployment, credential rotation, backups, and resource cleanup Manage complex environments with reusable code, policy enforcement, and multi-account best practices Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Book 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 learn

Design and deploy networks in the cloud with VPCs and deploy instances with EC2 Implement auto-scaling and load balancing to optimize application performance Deploy relational databases with Amazon RDS Secure credentials using AWS Secrets Manager Monitor AWS resources using CloudWatch and SNS Test infrastructure resiliency using AWS Fault Injection Simulator Automate backups and implement disaster recovery strategies Set up and manage multiple AWS accounts using AWS Organizations

Who 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.

By: Marcel Neidinger, Prashant Lakhera
Imprint: Packt Publishing Limited
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 191mm,
ISBN: 9781835463666
ISBN 10: 1835463665
Pages: 426
Publication Date: 29 May 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Marcel Neidinger is a developer turned solutions architect with a focus on cloud networking. He holds four AWS certifications, including SysOps Associate and Advanced Networking Specialty. Marcel has a passion for automation and previously wrote a book about network automation in Python. Prashant Lakhera (lakhera2015 on Twitter) is an X-RHCA (Red Hat Certified Architect) and a seasoned Linux and open source specialist with over 15 years of enterprise open source experience. Having a positive impact on the world is important to him, which is why he shares his knowledge with others through his website, blog posts, and YouTube channel, which also helps him to dig deep into topics and build on his expertise.