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Launch, secure, monitor, and scale cloud workloads using EC2, IAM, networking, and observability services.
These are the tools you use in this track and what each tool does in production workflows.
Cloud and IaC
CloudWatch/Azure Monitor
Native cloud metrics, logs, and alarms.
For each tool area: what it is, types, when to use, why it matters, and how to apply it.
Cloud + IaC
What: Cloud gives runtime infrastructure; IaC provisions it reproducibly from code.
Why: IaC reduces configuration drift and improves governance and repeatability.
Types
When to use
How to use
What is Infrastructure as Code (IaC)?
IaC makes infra reproducible and reviewable.
Why use Terraform in DevOps?
Terraform is a widely used IaC tool.
What does terraform plan show?
Plan helps review infra delta safely.
What is remote state in Terraform used for?
Remote state prevents local drift/conflicts.
What is cloud autoscaling?
Autoscaling optimizes cost and performance.
What is a VPC?
VPC provides private networking boundaries.
Why use IAM roles/policies?
IAM controls access securely.
What is object storage commonly used for?
Object stores are durable and scalable.
What is cloud region selection based on?
Region impacts performance and regulations.
What is disaster recovery in cloud context?
DR includes backup, replication, and restore drills.
Why tag cloud resources?
Tags improve operations and accountability.
What is immutable infrastructure?
Immutable patterns reduce configuration drift.
What is cloud load balancing health check for?
Health checks prevent routing to broken nodes.
What is backup retention policy?
Retention supports recovery and compliance.
What is RTO in disaster recovery?
Recovery Time Objective defines restore target time.
What is RPO in disaster recovery?
Recovery Point Objective sets backup freshness target.
Why enable cloud audit logs?
Audit trails support investigations and controls.
What is secret rotation?
Rotation lowers credential compromise risk.
What is policy as code?
Policy as code enables consistent governance.
Why use multiple environments (dev/stage/prod)?
Environment promotion reduces release risk.