API Gateway and Management with AWS API Gateway and Azure API Management Training Course
Course Overview
This training course provides a comprehensive guide to managing, securing, and scaling APIs using AWS API Gateway and Azure API Management. Participants will learn how to implement API gateways for routing, authentication, rate limiting, monitoring, and analytics. The course covers best practices for securing APIs, integrating backend services, optimizing performance, and automating deployments in cloud environments.
Through hands-on exercises and real-world case studies, attendees will gain expertise in configuring API gateways for enterprise applications, implementing security policies, and managing API lifecycle efficiently.
Format of Training
- Instructor-led interactive sessions
- Hands-on API gateway configuration exercises
- Real-world API management and security case studies
- Group discussions and troubleshooting techniques
Course Objectives
- Understand the role of API gateways in modern cloud architectures
- Configure and deploy APIs using AWS API Gateway and Azure API Management
- Implement authentication and authorization using OAuth2, JWT, and API keys
- Secure APIs with rate limiting, CORS, WAF (Web Application Firewall), and IP whitelisting
- Set up API analytics, logging, and monitoring for performance optimization
- Implement API versioning, caching, and request transformations
- Automate API deployment using CI/CD pipelines with AWS and Azure DevOps
Prerequisites
- Familiarity with RESTful API development (Node.js, Python, Java, or .NET)
- Basic knowledge of AWS or Azure cloud services
- No prior experience with API Gateway or API Management required
Course Outline
Day 1: Introduction to API Gateways and API Management
Session 1: Understanding API Gateways and Their Importance
- What is an API Gateway, and why is it needed?
- API Gateway vs. Reverse Proxy and Load Balancer
- Overview of AWS API Gateway and Azure API Management
Session 2: Setting Up AWS API Gateway
- Creating REST APIs and WebSocket APIs in AWS API Gateway
- Configuring API routes, endpoints, and integrations
- Deploying API stages and handling request/response transformations
Session 3: Hands-on Lab – Creating a REST API with AWS API Gateway
- Setting up an API Gateway endpoint with AWS Lambda as a backend
- Configuring CORS for API requests
Day 2: Securing APIs with Authentication and Rate Limiting
Session 1: Authentication and Authorization for APIs
- Implementing OAuth 2.0 and JWT authentication
- Using IAM roles and Cognito for securing APIs in AWS
- Implementing API Key-based authentication
Session 2: Securing APIs with Rate Limiting and Throttling
- Setting up AWS API Gateway rate limiting policies
- Implementing IP whitelisting and request validation
- Using Azure API Management security policies
Session 3: Hands-on Lab – Implementing API Security
- Configuring OAuth 2.0 authentication in AWS API Gateway
- Implementing rate limiting and IP whitelisting in Azure API Management
Day 3: Performance Optimization and API Monitoring
Session 1: Caching and Performance Optimization
- Implementing API caching in AWS API Gateway
- Using Azure API Management caching policies
- Optimizing API response times with data compression and request batching
Session 2: Logging, Monitoring, and Analytics for APIs
- Using AWS CloudWatch and X-Ray for API monitoring
- Configuring Azure Monitor and Application Insights for API analytics
- Setting up alerts and notifications for API failures
Session 3: Hands-on Lab – Implementing API Monitoring and Caching
- Configuring AWS API Gateway logging and monitoring with CloudWatch
- Setting up Azure API Management analytics and request tracking
Day 4: API Lifecycle Management and CI/CD Automation
Session 1: API Versioning and Lifecycle Management
- Implementing API versioning strategies (URI, Query Parameters, Headers)
- Managing API deprecation and backward compatibility
- Deploying API changes without breaking consumers
Session 2: Automating API Deployment with CI/CD Pipelines
- Setting up AWS CodePipeline or GitHub Actions for API deployment
- Configuring Azure DevOps for API Gateway automation
- Managing infrastructure as code (IaC) for API deployment
Session 3: Hands-on Lab – Deploying an API Gateway with CI/CD
- Automating API deployment using AWS CodePipeline or Azure DevOps
- Implementing Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CloudFormation) for API deployment
Bespoke Option
We are open to customizing this program to align with your specific learning objectives. If your team has particular goals or areas they wish to focus on, we would be happy to tailor the course outline to meet those needs and ensure the program supports the achievement of your desired outcomes.
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