Amazon MSK Crash Course

Learn AWS Managed Streaming for Apache Kafka (MSK) with this comprehensive crash course! This course is designed for mid-level to senior engineers and architects already familiar with core AWS Cloud concepts like IAM, VPCs, SSM Parameter Store, Secrets Manager, EC2, Application Autoscaling, and Lambda, as well as Apache Kafka fundamentals including Brokers, Topics, Partitions, Scalability, Reliability, and Kafka Connect.

Gain practical skills to confidently implement MSK in your projects or become a valuable contributor to teams using AWS MSK.

This course balances essential theory with hands-on demos. You'll explore key MSK capabilities through easy-to-understand Apache Kafka client code samples and robust Infrastructure as Code (IaC) deployment using AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK).

Key topics covered:

• Understanding AWS MSK: Explore the core concepts and operational characteristics of this popular managed streaming service.
• Kafka Fundamentals Refresher: Reinforce your knowledge of Brokers, Topics, Partitions, Scalability, Reliability, and Kafka Connect.
• Hands-on Demos: Follow along with practical demonstrations using Apache Kafka client code.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Learn to deploy MSK using AWS CDK for repeatable and reliable infrastructure.
• AWS Cloud Integration: See how MSK integrates with other AWS services like IAM, VPCs, and more.

By the end of this course, you'll have the fundamental knowledge and confidence to leverage AWS MSK for a wide range of use cases. Dive deeper into the examples and adapt them to meet your specific needs!