The definitive blueprint for passing the AWS Solutions Architect Associate exam, combining exam strategies with practical expertise in delivering Amazon Web Services solutions to transform your professional credentials
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Key Features
- Master the essential topics required to pass the AWS SAA-C03 exam and excel in AWS roles
- Learn proven strategies and practical tips for optimizing AWS solutions from seasoned AWS experts
- Build confidence with exam-level practice questions and comprehensive preparation tools
Book Description
Make the most of AWS’ unparalleled opportunities for professionals seeking to reskill and future-proof their careers with this comprehensive guide, serving as your strategic pathway to enhancing your career potential and validating your expertise with an AWS certification.
With Michelle Chismon’s unique blend of academic credentials, industry-spanning cloud consulting experience, and role as an AWS Authorized Instructor training global audiences, combined with Kate Gawron's extensive career in applications and databases and AWS expertise helping clients optimize their AWS environments, this exam guide offers technical depth, practical insights, and teaching expertise to help you master AWS.
Packed with detailed explanations, chapter-end review questions, and exam-level mock exams, this all-in-one exam guide equips you to excel. From essential design and architectural principles, including building secure, resilient systems and optimizing costs, to key exam domains, such as VPCs, serverless computing, and database design, you’ll cover every aspect of the AWS SAA-C03 exam.
In addition to technical knowledge, this guide offers exam strategies and expert tips, to build confidence and increase your chances of success. Begin your certification journey and turn your AWS certification into a springboard for success in cloud computing.
What you will learn
- Identify key AWS services for seamless deployments
- Apply robust security measures for secure AWS solutions
- Utilize efficient data transfer methods to streamline operations
- Compare AWS compute, storage, and database options for best fit
- Design and implement highly resilient architectures on AWS
- Leverage AWS security tools to protect data and applications
- Develop cost-optimized applications that scale dynamically to meet changing demands
- Interpret AWS exam questions strategically to maximize your chances of selecting the correct answers
Who this book is for
This book is for anyone with a background in designing IT systems, whether from an application, database, or infrastructure perspective, and looking to gain new skills for working with AWS. It’s ideal for those preparing for the AWS SAA-C03 exam or aiming to become an AWS Certified Solutions Architect. You should have a strong infrastructure background and understand the basics of servers, networks, and application design. AWS knowledge isn't required but a basic understanding of cloud versus on-premises is helpful.
Table of Contents
- Understanding Cloud Fundamentals
- Virtual Private Cloud
- Identity and Access Management
- Compute
- Storage
- DNS and Load Balancing
- Data and Analytics
- Migrations and Data Transfer
- Serverless and Application Integration
- Security
- Management and Governance
- Design Secure Architectures
- Design Resilient Architectures
- Design High-Performing Architectures
- Design Cost-Optimized Architectures
Michelle Chismon is a senior Cloud Architect with a diverse background that spans the fields of bioinformatics, consulting, and education. After completing her Ph.D. in genetics and molecular medicine, Michelle transitioned into the world of cloud consulting, where she leveraged her unique background to provide innovative cloud infrastructure solutions for clients in various industries. Michelle's dedication to continuous learning and improvement drove her to master the AWS ecosystem, and she subsequently became an AWS Authorized Instructor, delivering training on behalf of AWS worldwide. During the 2020 pandemic and lockdown, Michelle trained a successful cohort of students in the AWS re/Start program, giving several people from disadvantaged backgrounds their jump start into the tech industry. She now works full-time at AWS working with some of the largest companies globally to solve their cloud infrastructure challenges.
Kate Gawron is a full-time senior database consultant and part-time future racing driver. She was a competitor in Formula Woman, and she aspires to become a professional Gran Turismo (GT) racing driver. Away from the racetrack, Kate has worked with Oracle databases for 18 years and AWS for five years. She holds four AWS certifications, including the AWS Certified Database - Specialty certification as well as two professional Oracle qualifications. Kate currently works as a senior database architect, where she works with customers to migrate and refactor their databases to work optimally within the AWS cloud.
