Description

Introduction

Matillion is a cloud-native ETL platform that integrates seamlessly with major cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, and GCP. This course equips cloud engineers with the skills to manage, deploy, secure, and scale Matillion ETL environments across cloud infrastructures. You’ll learn how to align ETL architecture with cloud best practices to optimize performance and reliability.

Prerequisites

• Working knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP

• Familiarity with ETL concepts and cloud data warehouses

• Basic understanding of cloud networking, IAM, and security

• Optional: Experience using Matillion ETL

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Matillion in Cloud Environments
    1.1 Matillion Architecture Overview
    1.2 ETL Use Cases for Cloud Engineers
    1.3 SaaS vs. VM-Based Deployment Models

2. Deploying Matillion on AWS, Azure, and GCP
    2.1 Choosing the Right Cloud Platform
    2.2 Instance Sizing and Cost Planning
    2.3 Installation and Initial Setup

3. Configuring Network and Security Settings
    3.1 VPC and Subnet Configuration
    3.2 Managing Firewalls and Access Rules
    3.3 Securing Connections to Warehouses

4. Identity and Access Management (IAM)
    4.1 IAM Roles and Permissions
    4.2 Integrating with SSO and Directory Services
    4.3 User and Group Access Policies

5. Connecting to Cloud Storage and Databases
    5.1 Setting Up Connections to S3, Blob, GCS
    5.2 Working with External APIs and Databases
    5.3 Secure Credential Management

6. Performance Optimization and Scalability
    6.1 Monitoring Instance Load
    6.2 Scaling ETL Jobs and Environments
    6.3 Best Practices for Large Data Loads

7. Logging, Monitoring, and Alerts
    7.1 Accessing and Managing Matillion Logs
    7.2 Integrating with Cloud Monitoring Tools
    7.3 Setting Up System Alerts

8. Backup, Recovery, and DR Planning
    8.1 Exporting Projects and Jobs
    8.2 Automating Backups and Snapshots
    8.3 Disaster Recovery Strategies

9. Cost Management and Optimization
    9.1 Usage Tracking and Billing
    9.2 Scheduling for Cost Efficiency
    9.3 Instance Lifecycle Management

10. DevOps Integration and Automation
    10.1 CI/CD for Matillion Jobs
    10.2 Integrating Git and Deployment Pipelines
    10.3 Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform

Cloud engineers play a key role in operationalizing ETL tools like Matillion. By managing infrastructure, access, and optimization, they ensure that data pipelines are secure, scalable, and cost-effective. This course provides the foundational and practical knowledge to confidently manage Matillion in any cloud environment.