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Section 15: Advanced AWS Topics & Emerging Technologies

AWS evolves rapidly; architects must stay current to build secure, innovative solutions in government/classified settings. This section covers key advanced areas.

Serverless & Event-Driven Architectures​

Serverless abstracts infrastructure, letting you focus on code. Key services:

  • AWS Lambda – run code without managing servers
  • Amazon SQS/SNS – messaging & notifications
  • EventBridge/Step Functions – event routing & workflow orchestration

Design for scalability, resilience, & cost efficiency.

Serverless Containers ( AWS Fargate )​

  • AWS Fargate: Run containers sans server management.
  • Best for microservices, batch jobs—no EC2/EKS ops.

Machine Learning & AI​

  • AWS AI/ML Suite: Infra to high-level AI
  • Amazon Bedrock: Integrate, fine-tune generative AI/LLMs securely.
  • Key: Data privacy, responsible AI, compliance.

MLOps & Data Governance​

  • Automate pipelines, model deployment, monitoring.
  • Maintain data quality, lineage, compliance.

Blockchain & Distributed Ledgers​

  • Amazon Managed Blockchain: Easily deploy blockchain (Hyperledger, Ethereum).
  • Use-cases: Transparency, digital identity, audit trails.

Quantum Computing​

  • Amazon Braket: Build/test quantum algorithms on real/simulated hardware.
  • Relevant for research, cryptography, optimization.

Edge & IoT​

  • AWS Wavelength: AWS at 5G edge, ultra low-latency.
  • AWS Outposts: AWS services on-premises/edge, supports residency & air gap.
  • AWS IoT Suite: Connect/analyze billions of devices securely & compliantly.

Conclusion​

Continuous learning is essential. Architects must evaluate and apply advanced AWS technologies to build future-proof, secure cloud solutions for government/classified use.