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AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate Exam Prep
Become an AWS pro with hands-on labs, quizzes, and practice exams; gain practical experience and master AWS Services, security, and troubleshooting. Developed by AWS Solution Certified Architects.
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104 Lessons
20h
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Hands-on experience with core AWS Services including EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, CloudFormation, CloudFront, CloudWatch, Route 53, and more
- Theoretical knowledge of core features of key AWS Services
- Ability to deploy, monitor, manage, and troubleshoot AWS Infrastructure and applications
- Knowledge of security, compliance, automation, and optimization best practices on AWS
- Preparation to pass the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Associate exam
Learning Roadmap
1.
Introduction
Introduction
Get familiar with AWS SysOps role, certification advantages, and exam structure for success.
2.
Getting Started with AWS
Getting Started with AWS
Look at creating an AWS account, exploring AWS global infrastructure, and understanding AWS Shared Responsibility Model.
3.
AWS IAM
AWS IAM
4 Lessons
4 Lessons
Break apart AWS IAM concepts, practical setup, security services, and audit your understanding.
4.
AWS EC2
AWS EC2
11 Lessons
11 Lessons
Grasp the fundamentals of AWS EC2 instances, networking, placement strategies, purchasing options, and monitoring.
5.
AWS Load Balancers and Auto Scaling Groups
AWS Load Balancers and Auto Scaling Groups
6 Lessons
6 Lessons
Dig into AWS load balancers, their features, and set up Auto Scaling Groups.
6.
AWS Storage Services
AWS Storage Services
17 Lessons
17 Lessons
Focus on AWS storage solutions like EBS, EFS, and S3, including key features and practical applications.
7.
AWS Databases
AWS Databases
7 Lessons
7 Lessons
Master the steps to leverage AWS databases like RDS, DynamoDB, and Aurora for performance and scalability.
8.
AWS ElastiCache
AWS ElastiCache
4 Lessons
4 Lessons
Get familiar with AWS ElastiCache, Redis, and Memcached for high-performance caching.
9.
AWS Elastic Beanstalk and CloudFront
AWS Elastic Beanstalk and CloudFront
5 Lessons
5 Lessons
Walk through deploying scalable apps with AWS Elastic Beanstalk and optimizing content delivery with CloudFront.
10.
AWS CloudFormation
AWS CloudFormation
8 Lessons
8 Lessons
Go hands-on with CloudFormation to automate and manage AWS infrastructure effectively.
11.
AWS Monitoring
AWS Monitoring
6 Lessons
6 Lessons
Break down the steps to monitor, audit, and manage AWS resources using CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and Config.
12.
AWS VPC
AWS VPC
6 Lessons
6 Lessons
Solve problems in configuring VPCs, subnets, gateways, and hybrid cloud connectivity in AWS.
13.
AWS Route 53
AWS Route 53
3 Lessons
3 Lessons
Tackle AWS Route 53 DNS management, routing policies, and health checks for optimized traffic.
14.
AWS Security Services and Encryption
AWS Security Services and Encryption
5 Lessons
5 Lessons
Build on AWS security and encryption services, enhancing protection and compliance strategies.
15.
AWS Systems Manager
AWS Systems Manager
5 Lessons
5 Lessons
Step through AWS Systems Manager's tools for efficient management and automation of instances.
16.
Important AWS Services
Important AWS Services
9 Lessons
9 Lessons
Unpack the core of essential AWS services for security, cost management, and application development.
17.
AWS SysOps Administrator Practice Exams
AWS SysOps Administrator Practice Exams
2 Lessons
2 Lessons
Certificate of Completion
Showcase your accomplishment by sharing your certificate of completion.
Complete more lessons to unlock your certificate
Developed by MAANG Engineers
ABOUT THIS COURSE
Cloud computing is necessary for organizations of all sizes, from large enterprises to small startups. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a cloud provider with the largest customer share. An AWS SysOps Administrator operates and maintains the AWS infrastructure while handling cybersecurity, which is a high-demand skill.
This course provides in-depth coverage of core AWS Services, including EC2, Auto Scaling, ELB, VPC, IAM, S3, RDS, and more. You’ll learn AWS best practices for security, compliance, automation, monitoring, and troubleshooting through practical hands-on labs for key topics. You’ll test your knowledge by attempting quizzes and two full-length sample AWS SysOps Administrator - Associate practice exams at the end.
By the end of the course, you’ll have gained practical experience through real-world examples and hands-on labs in administering systems and applications running on AWS to ace the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate exam.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Naman Yash
I am a software engineer with 2+ years of experience specializing in cloud computing, infrastructure-as-code, and machine learning. I am pursuing a Master's in IT from Deakin University while assisting in quantum computing research.
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