Boosting App Performance & Efficiency with AWS Global Accelerator & Docker on ECS

Abstract

Discover how to enhance application performance and streamline container deployment in this focused webinar on AWS Global Accelerator and Docker on ECS. Learn how AWS Global Accelerator improves the availability and global responsiveness of your applications by directing user traffic through the optimal AWS edge locations. Simultaneously, explore how Docker containers can be efficiently deployed and managed using Amazon ECS (Elastic Container Service), enabling scalable and resilient microservices architecture. This session will provide practical insights and real-world use cases to help you leverage these powerful AWS services for building modern, high-performance cloud applications.

Date: May 15th, 2025

Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Speaker: Dr. Parul Kundra

Agenda:

1. Welcome & Session Overview (10 mins)

• Introduction to SpringPeople and the facilitator
• Objectives of the session: Why this webinar matters for Sony
• Key takeaways and what’s in it for your team

2. AWS Global Accelerator: Supercharging Your Application Reach (20 mins)

• Overview of AWS Global Accelerator and its value for a global user base
• Real-world use cases for performance optimization and low-latency delivery
• Demo/Walkthrough: Setting up Global Accelerator for high availability
• Security, health checks, and intelligent failover mechanisms

3. Dockerized Workloads on AWS ECS via ECR (50 mins)

• Quick recap: Why containerization and Docker are essential
• Creating and optimizing Docker images
• Securely managing images using AWS Elastic Container Registry (ECR)
• Deploying on Amazon ECS: Fargate vs EC2 — evaluating the right fit
• Live Demo: From Dockerfile to deployment on ECS
• Optional view: Integrating with CI/CD pipeline for automated workflows

4. Q&A and Wrap-Up (10 mins)

• Addressing team-specific queries and technical scenarios
• Recap of key learnings and next steps
• Post-session resources for continued learning

About Trainer:

Introducing our distinguished speaker, Mr. Parul Kundra, a renowned expert in cloud computing and AWS. With a distinguished career spanning over 15 years, Mr. Kundra brings forth an impressive array of qualifications and achievements

Expertise in AWS: Leveraging extensive experience and profound knowledge, Mr. Kundra is an ideal mentor for AWS enthusiasts.

Versatile Professional: Beyond AWS, Mr. Kundra's skill set extends to SQL and PL/SQL, showcasing proficiency in database management. Adept in problem-solving using Python, C, and C++, and possessing a solid understanding of data structures, he exemplifies versatility in programming and technology.

Proven Training Specialist: With over 100 AWS Corporate Training sessions, Mr. Kundra specializes in preparing individuals for certifications such as Solution Architect, Advance Architect, Cloud Practitioner, and SysOps Associate. His training methods are widely recognized for their effectiveness.