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# Hands-on Labs & Final Challenge

#### **Scenario:**

SecureCart’s networking team must **implement an optimized AWS network architecture** that ensures **scalability, security, and high availability**.

#### **Final Study Group Challenges:**

✅ **Scenario 1:** Design a Global Network with CloudFront & Global Accelerator\
✅ **Scenario 2:** Configure Load Balancing for SecureCart’s E-Commerce Platform\
✅ **Scenario 3:** Implement Hybrid Connectivity Using AWS Direct Connect\
✅ **Scenario 4:** Secure AWS Network Traffic Using AWS WAF & Shield\
✅ **Scenario 5:** Optimize Multi-VPC Communication Using AWS Transit Gateway

🔹 **Outcome:** Learners **demonstrate expertise in designing scalable AWS network architectures**.

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### **📚 Recommended Study Resources**

✅ **AWS Well-Architected Framework – Performance & Reliability Pillars**\
✅ **AWS Networking Whitepapers**\
✅ **Amazon CloudFront & Global Accelerator Best Practices**\
✅ **AWS Transit Gateway & VPC Peering Guide**\
✅ **AWS WAF, Shield & PrivateLink Security Strategies**