Solutions Architect – Associate Certification Preparation for AWS - Feb 2018

Update:In Feb 2018 AWS released an updated version of the Solution Architect Associate Exam. This Learning Path is built around the latest version of the exam guide. Just email us at support@cloudacademy.com if you need help or advice on changes from previous versions. Overview:The Cloud Academy Certified Solutions Architect - Associate Learning Path has helped thousands of students master the AWS Solution Architect - Associate certification. This iteration of our certification Learning Path is specifically designed to prepare you for the AWS certification exam released Feb 2018. "Hands on experience" is mentioned in the first three pre-requisites of the AWS exam blueprint, so we have included more hands on labs in this latest release of our Learning Path to fast track your learning and help you succeed. Intended Audience: This learning path is suitable for anyone wanting to become an AWS Solution Architect and to pass the AWS Solution Architect Associate Certification exam. Until August 2018 AWS will have two versions of the Solution Architect Associate exam available. If you are new to the Solution Architect Associate exam we suggest starting this new learning path build around the latest certification exam guide.  Prerequisties: A basic understanding of cloud computing will help. We provide an introduction to AWS services, however if you are new to cloud computing you might want to consider completing our What is Cloud Computing? Course first.   What's Included:27 high definition video courses, 24 hands on labs, 6 quiz sessions, study guides and a final preparation exam. Learning Objectives: Recognize and explain the core AWS services and applications.  Determine and define Resilient Architectures. Determine and define Performant Architectures.  Determine and specify how to secure architectures and applications. Determine and define cost efficient architectures.  Determine operationally efficient architectures. Agenda: Built around the five domains of the AWS exam guide, this learning path provides over 39 hours of curated content - including 24 hands on labs, summary check points, chalk talks, flash cards, exam tips and a final preparation exam to help get ready for sitting the certification exam. With this learning path, you will have everything you need to prepare for demonstrating your ability to design cloud solutions on Amazon Web Services. The Learning path agenda is as follows: Introduction to AWS Compute, Storage and Databases First we learn to recognize and explain the fundamental compute, storage, and database services that we need to know for the AWS Solutions Architect–Associate exam. Domain one: Designing Resilient Architectures Learn how to recognize and select the most appropriate storage service. Learn how to select and design decoupling mechanisms using AWS services. Determine how to design a multi-tier architecture solution. Determine how to design highly available, fault tolerant architectures using AWS services.  Domain two: Defining Performant Architectures Learn how to recognize and select performant storage and databases. Learn how to select and apply caching to improve performance. Learn how to use AWS services together to design solutions for elasticity and scalability. Domain three: Securing Applications and Architectures Learn how to secure application tiers. Determine how to secure data at rest and in transit.  Learn how to design and secure a virtual private network and manage access to assets and services within it. Domain four: Designing Cost-Optimized Architectures Learn how to select and design cost-optimized storage. Determine how to select and design and cost-optimized compute. Domain five: Defining Operationally-Excellent Architectures Learn how to apply your knowledge of AWS services to define and continuously optimize a solution design for operationally efficiency. Exam Preparation Flash cards An exam primer A final 130 minute exam simulation to help you prepare for sitting the AWS certification exam.  Feedback:We welcome all feedback and suggestions - please contact us at support@cloudacademy.com if you are unsure about where to start or if would like help getting started.Updates:7th June - moved DynamoDB Lab from Fundamentals to Domain One / removed Amazon RedShift Lab from Fundamentals/ 7th June 2018 - Added Database Fundamentals course to LP 10th April 2018 - One Zone Infrequent Access storage class for Amazon S3 added to Domain Four - Storage Optimization