AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate

• Solutions architects
• Solution design engineers

• Make architectural decisions based on AWS-recommended architectural principles and best practices.
• Leverage AWS services to make your infrastructure scalable, reliable, and highly available.
• Leverage AWS managed services to enable greater flexibility and resiliency in an infrastructure.
• Make an AWS-based infrastructure more efficient in order to increase performance and reduce costs.
• Use the Well-Architected Framework to improve architectures with AWS solutions.

1. What if I miss a class?
   1. You will never miss a lecture at Vinsys! You can choose either of the two options:

View the recorded session of the class available in your LMS.

You can attend the missed session, in any other live batch.

2. Will I get placement assistance?
   1. You get 24x7 lifetime access to our Support Team who will help resolve your queries during and after the course

3. What if I have queries after I complete this course?
   1. AWS certification training will help you understand all the concepts necessary to clear the AWS certification exam and look for a job in cloud computing. With instructor-led sessions and a 24x7 support system, we will make sure your learning objectives are fulfilled.

4. Is the course material accessible to the students even after the course training is over?
   1. Yes! All learners get lifetime access to all course material once you have enrolled.

5. What is the list of AWS certificates?
   1. Following is the list of Certificates that Amazon offers:
      1. For Designing Architecture on AWS
      2. AWS Certified Solution Architect - Associate
      3. AWS Certified Solution Architect - Professional
      4. For Developing on AWS
      5. AWS Certified Developer - Associate
      6. AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional
      7. For AWS Operations
      8. AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate
      9. AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional

6. What are a few possible career paths and opportunities in AWS?
   1. A lot of opportunities will open up for you once you clear the AWS Certification exam. You can apply for roles such as Cloud Developer, Cloud Systems Engineer, AWS Solutions Architect, and AWS SysOps Admin will be a good fit.

7. Is AWS Certification worth it?
   1. The AWS certification holds great value in today's job market. Having this in your resume can help open up lots of job opportunities for you. AWS certified professionals draw the best packages in the cloud computing space, which certainly is a big testament to how widely used AWS services are today.

8. How do I get AWS Certified?
   1. First, you need to learn about cloud computing and our extensive list of blogs and tutorials will help you with that. Once you have grasped the basic concepts, it's time to take up our AWS Certification training to master AWS cloud computing. After completing the course, you are now ready to fill the exam form, pick a date and clear the certification!

9. How can a beginner learn AWS?
   1. AWS as technology is dominating the job market. For complete beginners, we have compiled an extensive list of blogs and tutorials on our blogging and YouTube channels which can definitely be very helpful if you are looking to start out. Once you are clear with the basic concepts, you can take up Vinsys’s AWS certification training to truly master the technology.

AWS

1. What is AWS?
   1. AWS (Amazon Web Services) is a cloud computing platform provided by Amazon, wherein subscribers are allowed to have an access to a virtual cluster of computers all the time through internet.

2. Who all use AWS?
   1. Start-ups or organizations who cannot afford an in-house infrastructure are becoming heavily dependent on AWS.

3. Who can do AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate?
   1. Professionals having experience in designing distributed applications can opt for this exam.

4. What do we learn in AWS Certified Developer – Associate course?
   1. This exam gives you an understanding of how to develop and maintain AWS based applications.

5. What all is required for AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate exam?
   1. This exam is basically designed for System Administrators and requires you to possess knowledge of the operational aspects of the AWS platform.

6. What is exam retake policy?
   1. A participant not passing the exam requires to wait for 14 days before retaking the exam and the attempts can be unlimited. Exception - Candidates for beta test are entitled to only one attempt.

7. What are the career prospects upon completing AWS training and certification courses?
   1. These certifications allow you to bag prominent AWS projects and demonstrate your skills as a credible subject matter expert. Possessing an AWS certificate certainly fetches attention from recruiters. According to Forbes, each of these certifications can earn you an average salary of more than $100,000.

8. How does Amazon Web Services (AWS) work?
   1. AWS allows subscribers to have access to a virtual cluster of computers through internet. The subscribers connect to the AWS system using a modern browser that acts as a window to the virtual computer and then log-in, configure and use their virtual systems the way they use a real computer system.

9. What is AWS Architecture?
   1. AWS has a Cloud Computing Architecture that is designed to provide technical expertise in cloud computing. The structure enables the users to use various virtual machines with different configurations, based on the requirements. The AWS Cloud Architecture is always reliable, secure and cost efficient.

10. What is AWS DevOps?
    1. DevOps is a tool that enables organizations to deliver services and applications at a high rate and also evolve and improve other products at a much faster pace. The tool makes the organizations more competent and allows them to serve their customers in an effective way.

11. What is a Solution Architect?
    1. A Solution Architect leads the practice of designing and managing the solution engineering related to specific business problems and describing the vision behind a particular solution.

12. What is the use of VPC in AWS?
    1. Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) is another cloud or sub-cloud inside the AWS Cloud. It is a virtual network that comes with the benefits of AWS infrastructure. VPC enables you to launch AWS resources inside this defined virtual network.

13. How long does it take to learn AWS?
    1. A definite time cannot be allotted to learning AWS, though certain steps can be followed to learn AWS as quickly as possible.
       1. Understand Cloud Computing
       2. Understand AWS
       3. Familiarize yourself with IaaS, PaaS and SaaS
       4. Master core AWS services
       5. Watch videos for a better insight
       6. Go through AWS and Partner Whitepapers
       7. Read AWS articles and blogs
       8. Make yourself well versed with AWS architecture

14. How much does it cost to get AWS certified?
    1. The cost is different as per the level of certification.
       1. Cloud Practitioner: $100
       2. Associate Certifications: $150
       3. Professional Certifications: $300
       4. Specialty Certifications: $300

15. What is the role of an AWS Cloud Architect?
    1. An AWS Cloud Architect:
       1. Understands client’s requirements and documents them
       2. Implements migration strategies to move the applications to cloud
       3. Develops architectural blueprints and documentation
       4. Designs AWS network architecture
       5. Designs processes and tools around cloud
       6. Uses the relevant AWS services

16. What is the Syllabus for AWS Training?
    1. According to the role based AWS Training you select from Cloud Practitioner, Architect, Developer, and Operations roles, plus Specialty roles like big data, machine learning etc. you will learn about: -
       1. Design, deploy and operate highly available, scalable and fault tolerant systems. You will be able to design a solution using architectural design principles based on customer requirements.
       2. Providing implementation guidance based on best practices to the organization throughout the lifecycle of a project.
       3. Deploying written code in AWS using existing CI/CD pipelines, processes, and patterns.
       4. Deploying server less applications.
       5. Translating functional requirements into application design.
       6. Migrating existing application code to run on AWS.
       7. Implementing, controlling and analyzing the flow of data to and from AWS
       8. Selecting the most appropriate AWS service based on compute, data, or security requirements
       9. Creating and maintaining metrics and alarms utilizing AWS monitoring services
       10. Implementing network connectivity services of AWS
       11. Using AWS services and features to manage and assess resource utilization
       12. Employing cost-optimization strategies for efficient resource utilization
       13. Automating manual or repeatable process to minimize management overhead.

17. Why should I Consider AWS Certified?
    1. AWS Certification helps learners build credibility and confidence by validating their cloud expertise with an industry-recognized credential and organizations identify skilled professionals to lead cloud initiatives using AWS.

18. How do I become an AWS Certified?
    1. You must earn a passing score via a proctored exam to earn an AWS Certification. Upon receiving a passing score, you will receive your certification credentials.

19. What is the difference between an exam and a certification?
    1. An exam is a test that validates an individual's technical knowledge of AWS products and services. A certification is a credential that you earn upon successfully passing an exam. This credential is a digital badge and title that you may use on your business cards and other professional collateral to designate yourself as AWS Certified.

20. Am I required to sign my agreement before taking an AWS Certification Exam?
    1. 1. To preserve the security and value of the certification program, you must accept the terms and conditions of the AWS Certification Program Agreement when registering for your exam appointment and before beginning the certification exam.
       2. The AWS Certification Program Agreement applies to all exams. It sets forth the AWS Certification Program participation requirements, responsibilities, testing rules, and consequences for noncompliance. Penalties for noncompliance include canceling the results of any AWS Certification exam, revoking any AWS Certification, requiring you to retake an exam, terminating your rights under the AWS Certification Program Agreement, and prohibiting you from participating in the AWS Certification Program.
       3. All AWS Certification exam content, including, without limitation, any questions, answers, and/or diagrams are the proprietary and confidential property of Amazon Web Services (AWS). They may not be copied, reproduced, modified, published, uploaded, posted, transmitted, or distributed in any way without the express written authorization of AWS. Agreeing to the AWS Certification Program Agreement is required to be officially certified and to maintain valid certification.

This course covers the following concepts:

Day 1:

• Core AWS Concepts

• Core AWS Knowledge

• Core AWS Services

• Designing your Environment

• Making your Environment HA

Day 2:

• Forklifting an Existing Application onto AWS

• Event-Driven Scaling

• Automating

• Decoupling

• Build a new environment

Day 3:

• The Well-Architected Framework

• Troubleshooting Your Environment

• Large-Scale Design Patterns and Case Studies

We recommend that attendees of this course have the following prerequisites:

• Courses are taken: AWS Technical Essentials
• Working knowledge of distributed systems
• Familiarity with general networking concepts
• Working knowledge of multi-tier architectures
• Familiarity with cloud computing concepts