In this module, you will learn about REST API design and microservices architecture, containerization essentials, and DevOps CI/CD practices that support scalable cloud-native application delivery. You will explore how microservices enable scalable solutions and how clearly defined service boundaries and APIs support communication between services. You will also examine how containers improve application portability and deployment consistency across environments. Finally, you will apply these concepts through containerization and CI/CD practices that automate application build, testing, and deployment in hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

In this module, you will design and document a hybrid cloud architecture that spans on-premises infrastructure and cloud environments. You will explore networking and storage considerations that enable secure and reliable connectivity across distributed systems, while identifying common design risks and resilience strategies. The module also examines disaster recovery and high availability approaches that align with defined recovery objectives. In addition, you will consider how security controls and regulatory requirements influence architectural decisions in hybrid cloud deployments.

In this module, you will focus on operating and sustaining a hybrid cloud system after deployment. You will examine infrastructure automation practices, design monitoring and observability strategies, and define operational metrics and thresholds for distributed environments. You will also plan secure and compliant operations and manage failure scenarios, including rollback and recovery strategies in cross-cloud deployments. Emphasis is placed on reliability, coordinated operations, and risk-aware decision-making rather than specific tools or platforms.