About This Exam
AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate (SOA-C02)
Overview
The AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate exam validates your ability to deploy, manage, and operate workloads on AWS. It focuses on tasks such as monitoring and maintaining AWS workloads, implementing security controls, performing business continuity procedures, and optimizing costs and performance.
Target Audience
This certification is ideal for individuals in IT or cloud operations roles who have experience with deployment, management, networking, and security on AWS. It's a good starting point for those looking to gain foundational knowledge of AWS cloud services.
Exam Details
- Format: Multiple-choice questions
- Number of Questions: 65
- Time Limit: 130 minutes
- Passing Score: 720 (on a scale of 100-1000)
- Cost: 150USD
- Prerequisites: Recommended to have at least one year of experience with deployment, management, networking, and security on AWS.
Exam Topics
- Deployment and Management of AWS Workloads:
- Deploying and managing AWS resources
- Managing AWS services and features
- Managing IAM roles and permissions
- Security and Compliance:
- Implementing security controls
- Adhering to compliance requirements
- Managing access control
- Networking and Content Delivery:
- Configuring VPCs and subnets
- Implementing routing and DNS
- Using content delivery services
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting:
- Monitoring AWS resources
- Troubleshooting common issues
- Using CloudWatch and other monitoring tools
- Cost Optimization:
- Optimizing costs for AWS resources
- Using cost management tools
- Implementing cost-saving strategies
Preparation Resources
- AWS Documentation: Explore the official AWS documentation for detailed information on AWS services and features.
- AWS Training: Attend AWS training courses or workshops to gain hands-on experience.
- Practice Exams: Use practice exams to test your knowledge and identify areas for improvement.
- Study Guides: Refer to study guides and textbooks that cover the exam topics.
Certification Benefits
- Validate Your Skills: Demonstrate your expertise in AWS system administration.
- Career Advancement: Increase your earning potential and job opportunities.
- Enhanced Credibility: Establish yourself as a trusted AWS professional.