Device Farm lab step by step with screenshot

 AWS Device Farm is a service that allows you to test your mobile apps on real devices in the cloud. It provides a wide range of devices and operating systems for testing your apps across different configurations.

1. Prerequisites

• An AWS account
• A mobile app (Android or iOS)

2. Create a Device Farm Project

• Navigate to Device Farm: In the AWS Management Console, search for "Device Farm" and select the service.
• Create a project: Click on "Create project".
• Provide details: Give your project a name and description.
• Create the project: Click "Create project".

creating a Device Farm project

3. Upload Your App

• Select your project: Click on the project you just created.
• Upload app: Click on "Upload app".
• Choose a file: Select your mobile app file (APK for Android, IPA for iOS).
• Upload the app: Click "Upload".

uploading an app to Device Farm

4. Create a Run

• Select your project: Click on the project you created.
• Create a run: Click on "Create run".
• Choose a device pool: Select the desired device pool (e.g., "Latest Android devices").
• Configure settings: Specify additional settings like test type (e.g., exploration, fuzzing), test duration, and network settings.
• Create the run: Click "Create run".

creating a run in Device Farm

5. Monitor the Run

• View run details: Click on the created run to view its status and progress.
• Check test results: Once the run is complete, you can view the test results, including screenshots, logs, and performance metrics.

viewing run details in Device Farm

Additional Steps

• Create custom device pools: Create custom device pools with specific device configurations to target your testing needs.
• Integrate with CI/CD: Integrate Device Farm with your CI/CD pipeline for automated testing.
• Use custom test frameworks: Use custom test frameworks to write your own test cases.
• Analyze test results: Use the provided tools to analyze test results and identify issues.

AWS AppSync lab step by step with screenshot

 AWS AppSync is a fully managed GraphQL service that makes it easy to build scalable, real-time applications. It offers features like data synchronization, offline support, and integration with other AWS services.

1. Prerequisites

• An AWS account
• Node.js and npm installed

2. Create an AppSync API

• Navigate to AppSync: In the AWS Management Console, search for "AppSync" and select the service.
• Create API: Click on "Create API".
• Provide details: Give your API a name and description.
• Choose a schema: Select a schema or create a new one.
• Create the API: Click "Create API".

creating an AppSync API

3. Define Your GraphQL Schema

• Edit schema: Click on the "Schema" tab in your API.
• Define types: Define the types of data you want to expose in your API (e.g., User, Post).
• Define resolvers: Create resolvers that map GraphQL operations (queries, mutations, subscriptions) to underlying data sources.

4. Configure Data Sources

• Add data source: Click on "Data sources" in your API.
• Choose a data source type: Select a data source type (e.g., Amazon DynamoDB, AWS Lambda).
• Configure settings: Provide the necessary settings for the data source.
• Create the data source: Click "Create data source".

configuring a data source in AppSync

5. Create a Resolver

• Select a type: Click on a type in your schema.
• Create resolver: Click on "Create resolver".
• Choose a field: Select the field you want to resolve.
• Configure resolver: Configure the resolver settings, including the data source and the request mapping template.
• Create the resolver: Click "Create resolver".

creating a resolver in AppSync

6. Test Your API

• Use the GraphQL Playground: Use the GraphQL Playground integrated into the AppSync console to test your API.
• Execute queries and mutations: Send queries and mutations to your API and inspect the results.

Additional Steps

• Enable subscriptions: Configure subscriptions to receive real-time updates when data changes.
• Integrate with other AWS services: AppSync can be integrated with other AWS services like Cognito for authentication and AWS IoT for real-time data streams.
• Use AWS Amplify: Use AWS Amplify to build client-side applications that interact with your AppSync API.

AWS Amplify lab

 AWS Amplify is a serverless platform that simplifies the development and deployment of web and mobile applications. It provides features like hosting, authentication, data storage, and more.

1. Prerequisites

• An AWS account
• Node.js and npm installed

2. Create an Amplify App

• Initialize Amplify: Open a terminal and navigate to your project directory. Run the following command:
  Bash

  amplify init
  

  Use code with caution.
• Choose a framework: Select the framework you're using (e.g., React, Angular, Vue).
• Provide details: Provide details about your project, such as the name and description.
• Create the Amplify app: Follow the prompts to create the Amplify app.

3. Add Features

• Add authentication: Use the following command to add authentication:
  Bash

  amplify add auth
  

  Use code with caution.
  Follow the prompts to configure authentication settings.
• Add API: Use the following command to add an API:
  Bash

  amplify add api
  

  Use code with caution.
  Provide details about your API, such as the GraphQL schema.
• Add storage: Use the following command to add storage:
  Bash

  amplify add storage
  

  Use code with caution.
  Provide details about your storage configuration, such as the bucket name.

4. Push Changes to the Cloud

• Push changes: Run the following command to push your changes to the cloud:
  Bash

  amplify push
  

  Use code with caution.

5. Deploy Your Application

• Deploy to the cloud: Once your changes are pushed, you can deploy your application to the cloud using the Amplify console or command-line tools.

Example: Creating a React App with Authentication and API

• Create a React app: Use Create React App to create a new React project.
• Initialize Amplify: Follow the steps above to initialize Amplify and add authentication and API features.
• Modify your React app: Use the Amplify libraries to integrate authentication and API functionality into your React components.
• Push and deploy: Push your changes to the cloud and deploy your application.

Note: The specific commands and steps may vary depending on the framework and features you're using. Refer to the Amplify documentation for more details and examples.

Screenshots:

• Amplify init:
  

  Amplify init command in terminal
• Amplify add features:
  

  Amplify add features commands in terminal
• Amplify push:
  

  Amplify push command in terminal
• Amplify console:
  

VPC AWS lab

 AWS VPC (Virtual Private Cloud) allows you to create a virtual network within AWS, providing a secure and isolated environment for your resources.

1. Create a VPC

• Navigate to VPC: In the AWS Management Console, search for "VPC" and select the service.
• Create a VPC: Click on "Create VPC".
• Provide details: Specify the CIDR block range for your VPC.
• Create the VPC: Click "Create VPC".

creating a VPC in AWS

2. Create a Subnet

• Select your VPC: Click on the VPC you just created.
• Create a subnet: Click on "Create subnet".
• Provide details: Specify the CIDR block range for your subnet and choose an availability zone.
• Create the subnet: Click "Create subnet".

creating a subnet in AWS

3. Create an Internet Gateway

• Navigate to VPC: In the AWS Management Console, search for "VPC" and select the service.
• Create an internet gateway: Click on "Create internet gateway".
• Create the gateway: Click "Create internet gateway".

creating an internet gateway in AWS

4. Attach the Internet Gateway to Your VPC

• Select your VPC: Click on the VPC you created.
• Attach internet gateway: Click on "Attach internet gateway".
• Choose the gateway: Select the internet gateway you created.
• Attach the gateway: Click "Attach".

5. Create a Route Table

• Select your VPC: Click on the VPC you created.
• Create a route table: Click on "Create route table".
• Create the route table: Click "Create route table".

creating a route table in AWS

6. Associate the Route Table with Your Subnet

• Select your subnet: Click on the subnet you created.
• Associate route table: Click on "Associate route table".
• Choose the route table: Select the route table you created.
• Associate the route table: Click "Associate".

7. Create a Route

• Select your route table: Click on the route table you created.
• Create a route: Click on "Create route".
• Provide details: Specify the destination CIDR block (e.g., 0.0.0.0/0 for internet traffic) and the target (the internet gateway).
• Create the route: Click "Create route".

creating a route in AWS

8. Launch an EC2 Instance

• Navigate to EC2: In the AWS Management Console, search for "EC2" and select the service.
• Launch an instance: Click on "Launch instance".
• Choose an AMI: Select an Amazon Machine Image (AMI).
• Configure instance details: Specify instance type, key pair, security group, and network settings.
• Launch the instance: Click "Launch instances".

launching an EC2 instance in AWS

9. Test Connectivity

• Connect to your instance: Connect to your EC2 instance using SSH.
• Test internet connectivity: Try accessing websites or other internet resources from your instance.

Route 53 AWS lab

 AWS Route 53 is a highly scalable DNS service that provides reliable domain name resolution for your applications. It offers various features like routing policies, health checks, and DNS failover.

1. Prerequisites

• An AWS account
• A registered domain name

2. Create a Hosted Zone

• Navigate to Route 53: In the AWS Management Console, search for "Route 53" and select the service.
• Create a hosted zone: Click on "Create hosted zone".
• Provide details: Enter the domain name you want to create a hosted zone for.
• Create the zone: Click "Create".

creating a hosted zone in AWS Route 53

3. Create a Record Set

• Select your hosted zone: Click on the hosted zone you just created.
• Create a record set: Click on "Create record set".
• Choose a record type: Select the appropriate record type (e.g., A, CNAME, MX).
• Provide details: Enter the name of the record, the value (e.g., IP address, domain name), and any additional settings.
• Create the record set: Click "Create".

creating a record set in AWS Route 53

4. Configure Routing Policies (Optional)

• Select your record set: Click on the record set you want to configure.
• Edit the record set: Click on "Edit record set".
• Choose a routing policy: Select a routing policy like weighted, latency, or failover.
• Configure settings: Provide the necessary settings for the selected routing policy.
• Save changes: Click "Save changes".

5. Configure Health Checks (Optional)

• Create a health check: Click on "Create health check".
• Choose a health check type: Select the appropriate health check type (e.g., HTTP, HTTPS, TCP).
• Provide details: Configure the health check settings, such as the endpoint and health check interval.
• Create the health check: Click "Create health check".
• Associate the health check with your record set: Associate the health check with your record set to enable health-based routing.

6. Test DNS Resolution

• Use a DNS lookup tool: Use a tool like nslookup or dig to test DNS resolution for your domain name.
• Verify the resolved IP address: Ensure that the resolved IP address is correct based on your record set configuration.

AWS Private 5G lab

 AWS Private 5G provides a managed service for deploying and operating private 5G networks on AWS infrastructure. It's ideal for businesses that require low-latency, high-bandwidth, and secure network connectivity.

1. Prerequisites

• An AWS account
• A supported AWS region (check the AWS documentation for the latest list)

2. Create a Private 5G Network

• Navigate to Private 5G:
  In the AWS Management Console, search for "Private 5G" and select the service.
• Create a network: Click on "Create network".
• Provide details: Give your network a name and description.
• Choose a location: Select the AWS region where you want to deploy the network.
• Configure settings: Specify additional settings like network capacity, frequency bands, and security options.
• Create the network: Click "Create network".

creating a Private 5G network in AWS

3. Deploy a Core Network

• Select your network: Click on the network you just created.
• Deploy a core network: Click on "Deploy core network".
• Choose a core network type: Select the appropriate core network type based on your requirements (e.g., standalone, non-standalone).
• Configure settings: Specify settings like radio access network (RAN) configuration and core network functions.
• Deploy the core network: Click "Deploy core network".

deploying a core network in AWS Private 5G

4. Deploy User Equipment (UE)

• Select your network: Click on the network you just created.
• Deploy UE: Click on "Deploy UE".
• Provide details: Specify the UE type (e.g., mobile device, drone) and configuration settings.
• Deploy the UE: Click "Deploy UE".

deploying UE in AWS Private 5G

5. Test the Network

• Connect UE: Connect your UE to the private 5G network.
• Test connectivity: Test network connectivity and performance using applications or tools.

Additional Steps

• Configure network slicing: Create network slices for different use cases with specific requirements.
• Integrate with other AWS services: AWS Private 5G can be integrated with other AWS services like AWS IoT for device management and AWS IoT Greengrass for edge computing.
• Monitor and manage network: Use AWS CloudWatch to monitor network performance and manage network resources.

Direct Connect AWS lab

 AWS Direct Connect provides a dedicated, private network connection between your on-premises data center and AWS. It offers higher bandwidth, lower latency, and improved security compared to public internet connections.

1. Prerequisites

• An AWS account
• A physical connection to a Direct Connect location in your region

2. Create a Direct Connect Connection

• Navigate to Direct Connect: In the AWS Management Console, search for "Direct Connect" and select the service.
• Create a connection: Click on "Create connection".
• Choose a location: Select the Direct Connect location where your physical connection is located.
• Configure settings: Specify the connection bandwidth, location, and other settings.
• Create the connection: Click "Create connection".

creating a Direct Connect connection

3. Create a Virtual Interface

• Select your connection: Click on the connection you just created.
• Create a virtual interface: Click on "Create virtual interface".
• Configure settings: Specify the virtual interface name, VLAN ID, and other settings.
• Create the virtual interface: Click "Create virtual interface".

creating a virtual interface in Direct Connect

4. Configure Your Router

• Configure your router: Configure your on-premises router to establish a connection to the Direct Connect location using the specified VLAN ID and IP address.

5. Test the Connection

• Ping the AWS gateway: Ping the AWS gateway IP address from your on-premises network to verify connectivity.
• Test network traffic: Send network traffic between your on-premises network and AWS to ensure proper routing.

testing a Direct Connect connection

Additional Steps

• Create multiple virtual interfaces: If you need to connect multiple networks to AWS, create multiple virtual interfaces.
• Configure BGP: Configure Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) to exchange routing information between your on-premises network and AWS.
• Use Direct Connect Transit Gateway: If you have multiple AWS accounts or VPCs, consider using Direct Connect Transit Gateway to centralize connectivity.
• Monitor performance: Use AWS CloudWatch to monitor the performance of your Direct Connect connection.