Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certified SysOps Administrator Associate (SOA-C02)

On this 3-day AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate certification you'll validate your technical expertise in deploying, managing and operating on the AWS platform.

Some of the skills you'll learn include:

• Migrating an existing on-premises application to AWS
• Implementing and controlling the flow of data to and from AWS
• Selecting the appropriate AWS service based on compute, data and security requirements
• Identifying appropriate use of AWS operational best practices
• Estimating AWS usage costs and identifying operational cost control mechanisms

Firebrand's unique Lecture | Lab | Review approach will ensure you develop both your theoretical understanding as well as your practical skills. This combination works to accelerate your learning and ensure you have the hands-on experience to apply your new found knowledge as soon as you return to work.

You'll also be prepared for and sit the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate exam at Firebrand's Training centre. This is covered by your Certification Guarantee.

This course is intended for system administrators and software developers, especially those in a Developer Operations (DevOps) roles.

• Module 1: Introduction to Cloud Operations on AWS
• Module 2a: Access Management
• Module 2b: Systems Discovery
• Module 3: Deploy and Update Resources
• Module 4: Automate Resource Deployment
• Module 5: Manage Resources
• Module 6a: Configure Highly Available Systems
• Module 6b: Automate Scaling
• Module 7: Monitor and Maintain System Health
• Module 8: Data Security and System Auditing
• Module 9: Operate secure and resilient networks
• Module 10a: Mountable Storage
• Module 10b: Object Storage
• Module 11: Cost Reporting, Alerts and optimisation

AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate Level

• Exam code: SOA-C02
• Format: Multiple choice and multiple answer
• Duration: 130 minutes
• Languages: English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese
• Domains:
  1. Monitoring, Logging, and Remediation (20%)
  2. Reliability and Business Continuity (16%)
  3. Deployment, Provisioning, and Automation (18%)
  4. Security and Compliance (16%)
  5. Networking and Content Delivery (18%)
  6. Cost and Performance Optimization (12%)

Before sitting the exam, it is recommended you have the following:

AWS Knowledge

• Minimum of one year hands-on experience with the AWS platform
• Professional experience managing/operating production systems on AWS
• A firm grasp of the seven AWS tenets – architecting for the cloud
• Hands-on experience with the AWS CLI and SDKs/API tools
• Understanding of network technologies related to AWS
• Fundamental knowledge of security concepts with hands-on in experience in implementing security controls and compliance requirements

General IT Knowledge

• 1-2 years’ experience as a systems administrator in a systems operations role
• Experience with virtualisation technologies
• Monitoring and auditing systems experience
• Knowledge of networking concepts (DNS, TCP/IP, and Firewalls)
• Ability to collaborate with developers and the general business team/company wide

Your accelerated course includes:

• Accommodation *
• Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
• On-site exams **
• Exam vouchers **
• Practice tests **
• Certification Guarantee ***
• Courseware
• Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
• 24-hour lab access
• Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts.
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

• Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
• You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
• Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
• Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
• You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
• You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
• You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

*For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
**Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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