Build Own HAProxy Load Balancer on Amazon AWS

🌟 Build Your Own Reliable & High-Performance Load Balancer with HAProxy on AWS! 🚀

Course Headline:

Deploy The Reliable, High Performance TCP/HTTP Load Balancer with HAProxy on Amazon AWS

Course Description:

Are you ready to master the art of Load Balancing within the robust environment of Amazon AWS? Whether you're new to the field or an experienced administrator looking to deepen your knowledge, this comprehensive course is designed to guide you through every step of deploying and managing a HAProxy Load Balancer.

Why Take This Course?

• Hands-On Learning: With clear and easy-to-follow video tutorials for beginners and beyond, you'll gain practical skills by example.
• Complete Resource Kit: Download all necessary file configurations to replicate the examples in your own environment.
• Extensive Coverage: This course spans 13 sections with 76 lectures and a total duration of 12 hours and 13 minutes, ensuring you get an A-Z understanding of HAProxy.
• Offline Access: All videos are available for download, allowing you to learn at your own pace without the need for a constant internet connection.

What You Will Learn:

This course is packed with valuable insights and practical exercises. Here's what you can expect to master:

• EC2 Setup: Learn how to create Amazon AWS EC2 instances specifically tailored for HAProxy and Web Servers.
• HAProxy Understanding: Dive deep into the concept and architecture of HAProxy to effectively configure it.
• API Configuration: Get hands-on with configuring HAProxy using API commands.
• Installation: Understand how to install HAProxy on both Ubuntu and CentOS systems.
• Log Management: Forward HAProxy logs to Logstash/Elasticsearch and visualize them with Kibana.
• AWS Integration: Explore HAProxy integration with Amazon's Elastic Load Balancing (ELB) for a Single Availability Zone, as well as the Application Load Balancer (ALB) for Multiple Availability Zones.
• Load Balancing Algorithms: Manage various HAProxy Load Balancing Algorithms, including Round Robin, Least Connections, and Source IP Address Hashing.
• SSL Configuration: Configure SSL Termination and Pass-Through with HAProxy.
• URL Forwarding: Set up URL forwarding within HAProxy.
• Configuration via Recipes: Learn the art of configuring HAProxy using recipes for a more efficient setup.
• Performance Tuning: Optimize HAProxy's performance and conduct server benchmarking.
• Modern Protocol Support: Configure HAProxy with HTTP/2, HTTP/1.1, and gRPC support.
• Web Application Firewall (WAF): Understand the importance of a WAF for HAProxy and how to configure it.
• Defense Against DDOS: Learn techniques to defend your HAProxy cluster against Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks.
• Performance Tuning: Discover advanced performance tuning techniques for HAProxy.
• WhiteListing & Restrictions: Configure white and black lists within your HAProxy setup.
• Monitoring Tools: Utilize Zabbix for monitoring and create Grafana dashboards for in-depth visibility into HAProxy's frontend and backend performance.

Your Learning Path:

1. Getting Started: Download all the file configurations you need to follow along with the course.
2. AWS EC2 Setup: Learn how to prepare your AWS environment for HAProxy and Web Servers.
3. HAProxy Architecture: Understand the inner workings of HAProxy for better configuration and management.
4. API Configuration: Master the art of configuring HAProxy using API calls.
5. Installation and Kernel Tuning: Get up and running with HAProxy on both Ubuntu and CentOS, and learn how to tune your kernel for optimal performance.
6. Log Management: Effectively manage logs and monitor your server's health.
7. SSL Configuration: Secure your applications with SSL Termination and Pass-Through configurations.
8. Load Balancing Algorithms: Learn various load balancing algorithms to effectively distribute traffic across your servers.
9. URL Forwarding: Set up HAProxy for URL forwarding, enabling you to route requests as needed.
10. Performance Tuning: Optimize HAProxy's performance and learn how to benchmark its capabilities.
11. Modern Protocol Support: Configure your HAProxy for modern protocols like HTTP/2 and gRPC.
12. WAF Configuration: Protect your applications with a Web Application Firewall (WAF).
13. DDOS Defense: Learn how to configure HAProxy to defend against DDOS attacks.
14. Performance Tuning: Fine-tune your HAProxy setup for peak performance.
15. WhiteListing & Restrictions: Manage who and what can access your servers through white and black lists.
16. Monitoring with Zabbix & Grafana: Monitor your HAProxy's health and performance using powerful tools like Zabbix and Grafana.

By the end of this comprehensive course, you'll be equipped with a deep understanding of how to deploy, configure, and manage a robust HAProxy Load Balancer within the AWS ecosystem. Whether you're new to HAProxy or looking to enhance your existing skills, this course is designed to take you from novice to expert in efficient, practical steps.

Enroll now and embark on your journey towards mastering HAProxy with AWS! 🌟