Learn, prepare, and practice for AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Associate (SOA-C01) exam success with this Cert Guide from Pearson IT Certification, a leader in IT Certification learning.

Explore the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Associate (SOA-C01) exam topics as defined in the latest official exam objectives from Amazon
Pre-test your knowledge before each chapter with core concept quizzes
Assess your knowledge and retention with chapter-ending open-ended questions
Review key concepts with exam preparation tasks
Practice with realistic exam questions covering the entire body of exam objectives

AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Associate (SOA-C01) Cert Guide is a comprehensive exam study guide. Best-selling author and instructor Anthony Sequeira (CCIE No. 156262) shares preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. Material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing your understanding and retention of exam topics.

The book presents you with an organized test preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. Exam topic lists make referencing easy. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly. Review questions help you assess your knowledge, and a final preparation chapter guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your final study plan.

The companion website contains the powerful Pearson Test Prep practice test software, complete with hundreds of exam-realistic questions. The assessment engine offers you a wealth of customization options and reporting features, laying out a complete assessment of your knowledge to help you focus your study where it is needed most.

Well-regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, this study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that will allow you to succeed on the exam the first time.

The study guide helps you master all the topics on the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Associate exam, including:

Monitoring and reporting: create and maintain metrics and alarms; recognize, differentiate, and remediate based on metrics
High availability: implement scalability and elasticity; recognize and differentiate highly available and resilient AWS environments
Deployment and provisioning: provision cloud resources, and identify and remediate deployment issues
Storage and data management: create and manage data retention; identify and implement data protection, encryption, and capacity planning
Security and compliance: implement and manage security policies; implement access controls; understand the shared responsibility model
Networking: use AWS networking features and connectivity services; gather and interpret relevant data for network troubleshooting
Automation and optimization: manage and assess resource utilization, use cost-optimization strategies, and automate processes

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Anthony Sequeira is a seasoned trainer and author regarding all levels and types of IT certification. He began his IT career in 1994 with IBM. He quickly formed his own computer consultancy, Computer Solutions, and then discovered his true passion—teaching and writing about networking and computer technologies. He has lectured to massive audiences around the world while working for Mastering Computers. Anthony is currently a full-time trainer for CBT Nuggets.

1. Monitoring and Reporting

2. High Availability

3. Deployment and Provisioning

4. Storage and Data Management

5. Security and Compliance

6. Networking

7. Automation and Optimization

8. Final Preparation

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