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AWS CloudFormation Master Class

Discover how to create and manage AWS infrastructure with CloudFormation templates

Stéphane Maarek

Created by Stéphane Maarek

Learn how to design, deploy, and manage AWS infrastructure using CloudFormation templates written in YAML. Build practical skills through hands-on examples that help you automate and maintain cloud resources efficiently. Gain the confidence to evolve and scale your AWS environments safely.

Packt | May 2018 | 215 min

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LevelIntermediate
CategoriesSystems Administration and Networking, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Tools, Amazon Web Services

What You Will Learn

You will work through practical examples and hands-on activities that guide you from the basics to advanced CloudFormation features. Each step helps you build real templates, automate infrastructure tasks, and apply best practices, so you can confidently manage AWS resources in your own projects.

Key Features

  • Write and manage CloudFormation templates in YAML for real AWS deployments
  • Automate resource creation and updates using parameters, mappings, and conditions
  • Apply advanced techniques like nested stacks and metadata for reusable, robust setups

Target Audience

Ideal for DevOps engineers, developers, and solution architects with basic AWS, JSON, and YAML knowledge. If you want to automate infrastructure, streamline deployments, and master CloudFormation for scalable cloud projects, you'll find clear guidance and actionable skills here.

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