Drive Team Excellence with Akamai Web Performance Foundation Corporate Training

Web Performance Foundation is an Akamai course that enables professionals to learn about the Akamai Web Performance portfolio and its capabilities. The Akamai training equips teams with the expertise to enhance their online presence and user experiences. Professionals need training in the Akamai Web Performance Foundation to enhance user experience, ensure security, and analyze web traffic.

Akamai Web Performance Foundation revolves around optimizing website and web application performance through a suite of tools and technologies provided by Akamai Technologies, enhancing factors such as load times, reliability, and overall user experience. It enhances image and video delivery, web application response times, and web security practices, ultimately improving customer satisfaction and competitive edge. 

Edstellar's virtual/onsite Akamai Web Performance Foundation training course offers customization and employs cutting-edge methodologies. Our trainers are renowned for their expertise in Akamai Web Performance Foundation instructor-led training course and have vast experience in solving the complexities of web performance optimization.

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Skills Your Employees Will Gain

These are the core, hands-on capabilities your team builds during the program.

  • Akamai CDN Utilization
    Akamai CDN Utilization involves leveraging Akamai's content delivery network to optimize web performance and security. This skill is important for roles in web development and IT, ensuring fast, reliable user experiences.
  • Web Security Implementation
    Web Security Implementation involves applying measures to protect websites from cyber threats. This skill is important for IT professionals to safeguard sensitive data and maintain user trust.
  • Advanced Caching Techniques
    Advanced Caching Techniques involve optimizing data storage and retrieval to enhance application performance. This skill is important for developers and system architects to improve efficiency and reduce latency.
  • Web Performance Issue Diagnosis
    Web Performance Issue Diagnosis is the ability to identify and resolve issues affecting website speed and responsiveness. This skill is important for web developers and UX designers, as it ensures optimal user experience and site efficiency.
  • Bandwidth Cost Reduction Strategies
    Bandwidth Cost Reduction Strategies involve optimizing network usage to minimize expenses. This skill is important for IT managers and network engineers to enhance efficiency and reduce operational costs.
  • Proactive Performance Strategy
    Proactive Performance Strategy involves anticipating challenges and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency. this skill is important for roles in management and project coordination, ensuring goals are met effectively.

What Your Team Will Achieve After This Training

  • Utilize diagnostic tools for real-time monitoring and performance analysis
  • Configure caching policies and directives to streamline content delivery efficiency
  • Troubleshoot common performance issues to maintain optimal website functionality
  • Implement secure content delivery solutions to mitigate security threats and vulnerabilities
  • Integrate Akamai solutions into DevOps workflows for seamless deployment and management
  • Apply strategies to optimize website speed and reliability, ensuring seamless user experiences
  • Optimize image and video content delivery for faster loading times and improved user engagement

Topics & Program Outline

The curriculum is organized into focused modules built by industry experts and delivered virtually or on-premise. Interactive sessions reflect the evolving demands of the workplace, keeping the learning both relevant and practical.

  1. Overview of web performance challenges
    • Page load times
    • Resource loading delays
    • High latency issues
    • User experience impact
  2. Importance of web performance optimization
    • Improved SEO ranking
    • Increased conversion rates
    • Enhanced user engagement
    • Reduced bounce rates
  3. Introduction to Akamai's Content Delivery Network (CDN)
    • Global network infrastructure
    • Content caching and distribution
    • Performance benefits of CDNs
  1. SSL/TLS certificate management
    • Types of SSL/TLS certificates
    • Installation and configuration best practices
    • Certificate lifecycle management
  2. Web Application Firewalls (WAF) implementation
    • WAF functionalities
    • Protection against common web attacks
  3. Best practices for secure content delivery
    • HTTPS adoption
    • Secure coding practices
    • Content Security Policy (CSP) implementation
  1. Types of caching 
    • How each type of cache works
    • Benefits and limitations of each type
  2. Cache key configuration and optimization
    • Key components of a cache key
    • Strategies for effective key configuration
    • Minimizing cache invalidation issues
  3. Cache invalidation strategies
    • Techniques for updating cached content
    • Invalidation based on content changes
    • Purging stale content from caches
  1. Understanding request and response headers
    • Common HTTP header types
    • Information conveyed by headers
    • Utilizing headers for content delivery control
  2. Manipulating headers using variables
    • Introduction to Akamai variable syntax
    • Using variables to modify headers dynamically
    • Conditional logic with variables
  3. Dynamic content delivery techniques
    • Personalization based on user data
    • Geolocation-based content optimization
  1. Cache purge methods
    • Invalidation techniques 
    • Purging by URL and directory
  2. Cache control directives for refreshing content
    • HTTP cache control headers
    • Configuring cache expiration times
    • Using cache validation directives
  3. Time-based cache expiration strategies
    • Setting appropriate cache TTL 
    • Dynamic TTL based on content type
    • Balancing freshness with performance
  1. Overview of HTTP/1.x, HTTP/2, and HTTP/3
    • Key features and improvements of each HTTP version
    • Performance benefits of HTTP/2 and HTTP/3
    • Compatibility considerations
  2. Optimizing TCP and TLS handshakes
    • Techniques for reducing handshake latency
    • HTTP/2 prioritization and multiplexing
  3. Leveraging HTTP/2 server push
    • Pushing critical resources proactively
    • Reducing page load times with server push
    • Configuration and best practices for server push
  1. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for web performance
    • Page load time
    • First Contentful Paint 
    • Time to Interactive 
    • User experience metrics
  2. Real-time performance monitoring tools
    • Akamai tools
    • Third-party monitoring solutions
    • Key features and functionalities
  3. Performance data analysis and interpretation
    • Identifying performance bottlenecks
    • Correlating metrics with user behavior
  1. Akamai mPulse for real user monitoring
    • Measuring Real User Experience (RUM)
    • User behavior insights from mPulse
    • Troubleshooting performance issues
  2. Akamai Property Manager diagnostic tools
    • Log file analysis for performance troubleshooting
    • Identifying errors and debugging issues
  3. Log analysis for performance troubleshooting
    • Understanding log file formats
    • Correlating log data with performance metrics
    • Identifying root causes of performance problems
  1. Edge Side Includes (ESI) for dynamic content caching
    • Caching dynamic content fragments at the edge
    • Assembling complete pages from cached fragments
    • ESI configuration and use cases
  2. Cache key tagging and prioritization
    • Using cache tags for dynamic content variations
    • Prioritizing cache entries for optimal delivery
  3. Advanced cache control directives
    • Fine-grained control over cache behavior
    • Using Cache-Control headers for specific needs
  1. Image compression techniques
    • Lossless and lossy image compression methods
    • Balancing image quality with file size
    • Optimizing images for different devices
  2. Lazy loading and responsive image delivery
    • Delaying image loading until needed
    • Serving appropriate image sizes for different screens
    • Techniques for responsive image delivery
  3. Adaptive bitrate streaming for video content
    • Delivering video in different quality levels
    • Adapting to user bandwidth and device capabilities
  1. Overview of Akamai Cloudlet capabilities
    • Extending functionality at the edge
    • Running custom code on Akamai servers
    • Use cases for Cloudlets
  2. Implementing custom behaviors with Cloudlets
    • Cloudlet programming languages and frameworks
    • Developing and deploying Cloudlet logic
  3. Cloudlet policy management
    • Defining rules for Cloudlet execution
    • Targeting specific users or requests
    • Managing Cloudlet deployments
  1. Akamai API usage for automation
    • Integrating Akamai with DevOps workflows
    • Automating configuration changes with APIs
    • Using Akamai APIs in scripting languages
  2. Continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) with Akamai
    • Automating Akamai configuration in CI/CD pipelines
    • Integrating Akamai with popular CI/CD tools
  3. Akamai CLI tools and integration with DevOps pipelines
    • Using Akamai command-line tools for configuration
    • Integrating CLI tools with DevOps pipelines
    • Streamlining deployments and management

Who Should Attend?

This program suits professionals at many levels across the organization, including:

  • Web Developers
  • Network Engineers
  • System Administrators
  • DevOps Engineers
  • Cloud Engineers
  • Web Architects
  • IT Operations Managers
  • Site Reliability Engineers
  • Web Application Developers
  • Front-End Engineers
  • Performance Engineers
  • Web Hosting Managers

What are the Prerequisites?

Professionals should have a basic understanding of web technologies, networking principles, and fundamental security concepts to take the Akamai Web Performance Foundation training course.

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        "The Akamai Web Performance Foundation training provided me with comprehensive capabilities that elevated my expertise. As a Technical Consultant, I needed to understand strategic frameworks deeply, and this course delivered expert-led workshops gave me hands-on experience with industry best practices. I've been able to drive meaningful innovation and improvement within my department. Highly recommend for anyone serious about this field.”

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        Web Application Services Company

        "This Akamai Web Performance Foundation course transformed my approach to technical mastery solutions. The comprehensive modules on real-world case studies were invaluable for our organizational projects. I can now confidently implement applications for diverse client requirements. The deep coverage of interactive labs gave me advanced skills I immediately applied to We delivered a high-visibility enterprise project two months ahead of schedule.”

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        Full-Stack Solutions Firm

        "The Akamai Web Performance Foundation training transformed our team's entire approach to strategic implementation management and execution. As a Site Reliability Engineer, the extensive coverage of advanced methodologies, hands-on to strategic initiatives. Our team has automated eighteen critical business processes, reducing manual effort by 70%. Our team's productivity and solution quality have improved measurably, validating this investment.”

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        Interactive Web Solutions Provider

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