AWS Certified Solutions Architect Exam Prep

AWS Certified Solutions Architect Exam Prep

Chapter 1: Introduction to AWS and Exam Overview

Overview of AWS services

Understanding the AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification

Exam structure and format

Tips for preparing for the exam

Chapter 2: AWS Global Infrastructure

Understanding AWS Regions and Availability Zones

Key concepts: Data centers, edge locations, and regional endpoints

Best practices for designing highly available architectures

Chapter 3: Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Introduction to IAM

Creating and managing IAM users, groups, and roles

Implementing security policies and permissions

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) and best practices

Chapter 4: Networking and Content Delivery

VPC, Subnets, Route Tables, and Internet Gateways

Elastic Load Balancing (ELB) and Amazon CloudFront

AWS Direct Connect and VPN

Best practices for securing your network

Chapter 5: Compute Services

Amazon EC2 instances and auto-scaling

Amazon ECS, EKS, and Lambda

Load balancing and monitoring

Choosing the right compute solution for your workload

Chapter 6: Storage Solutions

Amazon S3, Glacier, and EBS

Storage classes and lifecycle policies

Amazon EFS and FSx

Best practices for cost-effective and secure storage

Chapter 7: Databases

Amazon RDS, DynamoDB, and Redshift

Database migration strategies

Choosing the right database service for your application

Best practices for performance and scalability

Chapter 8: Security and Compliance

AWS shared responsibility model

Implementing security groups and network ACLs

Data encryption and AWS Key Management Service (KMS)

Compliance programs and certifications

Chapter 9: Monitoring and Management

AWS CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and Config

Setting up alerts and notifications

AWS Systems Manager and Trusted Advisor

Best practices for monitoring and managing your AWS environment

Chapter 10: Architecting for High Availability and Fault Tolerance

Designing multi-tier applications

Implementing disaster recovery strategies

Auto-scaling and self-healing architectures

Case studies and best practices for high availability

These chapters cover the essential topics needed to prepare for the AWS Certified Solutions Architect exam, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of AWS services and best practices.