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The 10 Levels of Serverless

Two days through the 10 Levels of Serverless with AWS Lambda: from FaaS and event-driven architecture to cold starts, security, monitoring and cost optimization.

Serverless computing represents a significant paradigm shift, unlocking various opportunities and challenges. Our training program delves into the ten levels of Serverless, each representing a common challenge encountered on the journey to mastering Serverless architecture. Throughout the sessions, we provide solutions to these challenges, resulting in a comprehensive understanding of Serverless applications that are optimized for both performance and cost. By participating in this training, you and your team will be equipped to navigate the complexities of real-world applications, avoiding pitfalls and proactively addressing potential issues.

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Trainers

Mathis Kretz

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Lena Fuhrimann

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Content

Throughout the training, we will focus on the following core topics and levels:

Introduction to the concept of Serverless and its benefits
Exploring the key components of a Serverless architecture
In-depth analysis of Functions as a Service (FaaS)
Data management in a Serverless environment
Security considerations in Serverless applications
Debugging and monitoring of Serverless applications
Cost and performance optimization in Serverless projects
Implementing API management in Serverless architectures
Integration and orchestration of Serverless functions
Strategies for migrating existing applications to Serverless

The actual course content may differ from the above depending on the trainer, delivery, duration and the composition of participants.

Goal

The aim of this training is to provide a deep understanding of the implementation and optimization of Serverless architectures. Upon completion of the course, you will be capable of designing Serverless solutions that are not only powerful and cost-optimized, but also robust and secure in daily operations.

Duration

2 Days

Format

The course is well structured and consists of theoretical explanations and practical exercises. You will be accompanied by an experienced trainer who can answer questions related to the topics of the course.

Target group

This course is ideal for software developers, architects, and DevOps professionals looking to integrate the benefits of Serverless architectures into their projects and proactively address the associated challenges.

Prerequisites

A basic understanding in application development and an interest in exploring new technologies are required. Knowledge of cloud computing platforms is helpful but not mandatory.

Preparation

Every participant will receive a questionnaire and a preparation checklist after registration. We provide a comprehensive laboratory environment for each participant, so that all participants can directly implement their own experiments and even complex scenarios.

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More about Serverless with AWS Lambda

Serverless computing with AWS Lambda represents a fundamental paradigm shift in application development: instead of managing servers, developers write small, focused functions that respond to events and are billed only for actual execution time. AWS Lambda is the pioneer and market leader in this space, supports numerous runtimes such as Node.js, Python, Java, and .NET, and integrates seamlessly into the entire AWS ecosystem. Mastering concepts such as Function as a Service (FaaS), cold starts, event-driven architecture, and cost optimization is crucial for successfully operating serverless applications.

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History

AWS Lambda was unveiled in November 2014 at the AWS re:Invent conference, marking the start of the modern serverless era. The idea behind it was simple yet revolutionary: developers should be able to focus exclusively on their code, without worrying about provisioning or scaling servers. With its pay-per-use model and automatic scaling to zero during inactivity, AWS created an entirely new approach to cost optimization in the cloud.

Over the years, AWS Lambda has continuously expanded its feature set: support for container images, Provisioned Concurrency to avoid cold starts, Lambda@Edge for computation at the network edge, and most recently an increase in the maximum payload size to 1 MB for asynchronous invocations. The Serverless Framework and other tools have further simplified the deployment and management of Lambda functions, spreading the serverless paradigm throughout the industry.