In this quest, you will learn how to deploy scalable applications on Amazon Web Services (AWS) using Elastic Container Service (ECS). The journey begins with understanding the fundamentals of containerization and why it is essential for modern application development. You'll explore the architecture of ECS and its integration with other AWS services like Elastic Load Balancing and AWS Fargate. Throughout the quest, you will engage in hands-on activities that involve configuring your ECS cluster, deploying a sample application, and implementing scaling policies to ensure performance under varying loads. By the end of this quest, you will not only have the technical skills to deploy and manage applications in the cloud but also understand best practices for maintaining high availability and fault tolerance.
