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AWS Solutions Architect Associate
(SAA-C03) Certification

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Master the skills to configure, design & deploy secure & scalable applications on AWS. It covers major services of AWS such as EC2, DynamoDB, RDS, SQS, SNS etc. along with budget-friendly and efficient practices of implementation. Helpful for professionals transitioning to cloud environment and aspiring to advance their skills.

 

The AWS Solutions Architect Associate Course is ideal for:

  • IT Professionals
  • Network Administrators
  • Entry Level Network Engineers
  • Desktop Engineers
  • Data Center Technicians
  • IT Students & Graduates

Prerequisites:

There are as such no prerequisites for AWS Solutions Architect as such. But basic knowledge of Computers and networking is preferred.

 

AWS Solutions Architect opens the gate to mastering Cloud Architectures & effective implementation of Amazon Web Services (AWS) services. This course provides all the essential knowledge of AWS Services with Hands-on Labs to become an AWS Solutions Architect with good expertise.

Key Benefits of taking our Course:

  • Become expert in AWS Architecture Best Practices
  • Hands-On Experience with AWS Services & Infrastructure
  • Learn to Build Effective Architectures
  • Flexible Learning with Real-world scenarios for experience with concepts used in Industry

 

Module 1: Introduction to AWS and Cloud Computing

  • Overview of cloud computing models: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS
  • Benefits of AWS Cloud and Global Infrastructure
  • AWS free tier and pricing model
  • Introduction to the AWS Management Console

 

Module 2: Core AWS Services Overview

  • Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud): Instance types, pricing models (On-Demand, Reserved, Spot)
  • Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service): Buckets, object storage, lifecycle policies
  • Amazon RDS (Relational Database Service): Database engines, deployment types, backup strategies
  • AWS Lambda: Introduction to serverless computing

 

Module 3: Designing Resilient Architectures

  • High availability and fault tolerance
  • Using Elastic Load Balancers and Auto Scaling
  • Multi-AZ and cross-region deployments
  • Amazon Route 53 for DNS and routing
  • Architecting for failure with AWS services

 

Module 4: Designing High-Performance Architectures

  • Selection of appropriate EC2 instance types based on workload
  • Amazon CloudFront for content delivery
  • AWS Global Accelerator
  • Amazon EFS (Elastic File System) and Amazon FSx for shared storage
  • Optimizing network performance with VPC peering, AWS Direct Connect, and VPN

 

Module 5: Designing Secure Applications and Architectures

  • Identity and Access Management (IAM): Users, groups, roles, and policies
  • Securing data at rest and in transit (encryption, SSL/TLS)
  • AWS KMS (Key Management Service) for managing encryption keys
  • Security groups, Network ACLs, and VPC security best practices
  • AWS CloudTrail, AWS Config, and auditing AWS resources

 

Module 6: Designing Cost-Optimized Architectures

  • AWS cost management tools: AWS Cost Explorer, AWS Budgets, Trusted Advisor
  • Reserved Instances and Savings Plans for cost savings
  • S3 storage classes and lifecycle policies for cost-effective storage
  • Right-sizing EC2 instances to minimize costs
  • Designing elastic and scalable systems to reduce over-provisioning

 

Module 7: Storage Solutions in AWS

  • Amazon S3 and Glacier for object storage and data archiving
  • Amazon EBS (Elastic Block Store) for block storage volumes
  • Amazon RDS: Read replicas, Multi-AZ deployments, and backup options
  • Amazon DynamoDB: NoSQL database service
  • Storage optimization strategies

 

Module 8: Networking and Content Delivery

  • Amazon VPC (Virtual Private Cloud): Subnets, route tables, gateways, and NAT instances
  • Configuring and securing VPCs: NACLs, security groups, and VPC Peering
  • Elastic Load Balancing (ELB) and Auto Scaling for traffic distribution and fault tolerance
  • CloudFront for content delivery and caching
  • AWS Direct Connect and VPN connections for hybrid architectures

 

Module 9: Monitoring, Troubleshooting, and Logging

  • AWS CloudWatch: Monitoring metrics, setting alarms, logs, and dashboards
  • AWS CloudTrail: Logging AWS API calls for auditing
  • AWS Config: Tracking changes to AWS resources
  • Troubleshooting network and architecture issues using AWS tools
  • Best practices for AWS architecture monitoring and incident response

 

Module 10: Database Services in AWS

  • Amazon RDS: SQL database engines, backup, and recovery
  • Amazon DynamoDB: Key-value and document database
  • Amazon Redshift: Data warehousing and analytics
  • Amazon Aurora: High-performance relational database
  • Choosing the right database solution for your application

 

Module 11: Serverless Architectures and Automation

  • AWS Lambda: Building serverless applications
  • API Gateway: Creating and managing APIs
  • AWS Step Functions for workflow automation
  • AWS SAM (Serverless Application Model) and CloudFormation for Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
  • Introduction to AWS Fargate for containerized applications

 

Module 12: Exam Preparation and Best Practices

  • Review AWS Well-Architected Framework
  • Practice exam scenarios and questions
  • Exam tips and strategies
  • Mock exam to test readiness

Final review of key concepts and AWS services.

  • What is the AWS Solutions Architect Associate Certification?

AWS Solutions Architect Associate Certification is a certification provided by Amazon Web Services which validates a candidate’s ability to design & deploy scalable & secure applications on AWS Cloud and manage them effectively with best practices which are cost-effective and efficient.

  • What are the Prerequisites for the AWS Solutions Architect Course?

There are no formal prerequisites for the AWS Solutions Architect Course

l  How much does the AWS Solutions Architect Associate exam cost?

The AWS Solutions Architect SAA-C03 exam costs 150 USD. This fee covers the cost of the exam and the certification upon successful completion.