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# Task Statement 3.4: Determine High-Performing and/or Scalable Network Architectures

This study group focuses on **designing scalable, high-performance network architectures** for AWS workloads. The sessions will explore **edge networking, subnet architectures, routing, load balancing, and hybrid connectivity** to ensure **optimal performance, security, and scalability**.

We will follow **SecureCart**, an e-commerce platform, as they optimize **network performance, implement secure hybrid networking, and scale network resources**.

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### **📅 Study Group Agenda**

| **Week**   | **Topic**                                          | **Key AWS Services**                                         |
| ---------- | -------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Week 1** | AWS Networking Fundamentals & Edge Services        | VPC, Subnets, Amazon CloudFront, AWS Global Accelerator      |
| **Week 2** | Network Architecture & Routing Strategies          | Route Tables, NAT Gateways, AWS Transit Gateway              |
| **Week 3** | Load Balancing for Scalability & High Availability | Application Load Balancer (ALB), Network Load Balancer (NLB) |
| **Week 4** | Hybrid & Private Network Connectivity              | AWS VPN, Direct Connect, AWS PrivateLink                     |
| **Week 5** | Optimizing Network Performance & Security          | VPC Peering, Network ACLs, AWS WAF, AWS Shield               |
| **Week 6** | Hands-on Labs & Final Challenge                    | Implementing a High-Performance AWS Network Architecture     |

### **🎯 Final Study Group Summary**

| **Week**   | **Focus Area**                 | **Outcome**                                        |
| ---------- | ------------------------------ | -------------------------------------------------- |
| **Week 1** | AWS Networking & Edge Services | Deploy Global CDN & Optimize Traffic Routing       |
| **Week 2** | Network Architecture & Routing | Configure Subnets, Route Tables & NAT Gateways     |
| **Week 3** | Load Balancing & Scalability   | Deploy ALB & NLB for Traffic Distribution          |
| **Week 4** | Hybrid & Private Connectivity  | Set Up AWS VPN, Direct Connect & PrivateLink       |
| **Week 5** | Network Performance & Security | Optimize Network Security Using AWS WAF & Shield   |
| **Week 6** | Hands-on Scenarios             | Implement a Scalable, High-Performance AWS Network |

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### **🚀 Next Steps**

Would you like:\
✅ **Terraform automation scripts for AWS networking solutions?**\
✅ **Scenario-based quizzes for each study group session?**\
✅ **Instructor-led deep-dive discussions?**


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