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Cloud Networking Specialty

Master complex cloud networking. Transit Gateways, VPNs, Direct Connect, and DNS architectures for multi-account environments.

Networking is the hardest part of the cloud. This specialty course dives deep into AWS and Azure advanced networking. You will learn to architect hub-and-spoke models using Transit Gateways, configure BGP for dynamic routing over VPNs and Direct Connect, and manage hybrid DNS resolution with Route53/Azure DNS. We cover load balancing strategies, VPC peering limitations, and traffic inspection for security compliance. Essential for network engineers transitioning to the cloud.

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Complete Course Syllabus

  • 1
    VPC Design
    CIDR planning, subnets, and peering limitations.
  • 2
    Transit Gateways
    Connecting hundreds of VPCs efficiently.
  • 3
    Hybrid Connectivity
    Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, and VPN basics.
  • 4
    DNS & Traffic
    Route53 resolvers and traffic flow inspection.
  • 5
    Load Balancing
    ALB vs NLB and cross-zone load balancing.

Estimated completion time: 21 lessons • Self-paced learning • Lifetime access

Career Outlook

Estimated Salary
$130k - $180k

Career Paths

Cloud Network Engineer $130k-$170k
Network Architect $140k-$190k
Connectivity Specialist $125k-$160k

What You Will Learn

Design multi-VPC architectures using Transit Gateways
Configure BGP routing for Direct Connect and VPNs
Implement hybrid DNS solutions for seamless name resolution
Deploy and tune Network Load Balancers for performance
Secure networks using WAF, Shield, and Firewall Manager

Skills You Will Gain

Advanced Networking BGP Routing Hybrid DNS Load Balancing Network Security

Who Is This For

Network Engineers
Cloud Architects
CCIEs

Prerequisites

CCNA knowledge
Cloud Associate Cert

Cloud Networking Specialty FAQs

Hard?

Very technical; assumes solid networking base.

AWS or Azure?

Concepts apply to both, we highlight differences.

Certification?

Great prep for AWS Advanced Networking Specialty.

Physical gear?

No, all software-defined networking (SDN).

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Tech Stack & Tools

AWS Transit Gateway
Azure Virtual WAN
Wireshark
Route53

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