AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate (Cloud Operations on AWS)
The AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate (Cloud Operations on AWS) course is designed to prepare participants for managing and operating systems on the AWS platform. This course covers key AWS infrastructure features such as Amazon VPC, EC2, Elastic Load Balancing, and Auto Scaling. It provides in-depth knowledge on using the AWS Well-Architected Framework and AWS Well-Architected Tool to build secure, efficient, and operational cloud systems.
Participants will learn to automate deployments using AWS CloudFormation, manage user identities and permissions, and monitor AWS services. The course emphasizes practical skills through hands-on labs, including auditing AWS resources and implementing IAM permissions boundaries. This prepares learners to operate and maintain AWS environments effectively and to pass the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate exam.
Course Prerequisites:
To maximize the benefits of the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate course, participants should have:
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Attendance of the AWS Technical Essentials course or equivalent experience.
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Familiarity with general networking concepts and basic understanding of cloud computing.
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Experience with operating systems at the command line (e.g., shell scripting in Linux or cmd/PowerShell in Windows).
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Basic knowledge of networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, HTTP).
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Some experience with systems administration or software development.
These prerequisites ensure participants have the foundational knowledge needed to fully engage with the course material.
Target Audience:
This course is intended for IT professionals looking to manage cloud operations effectively, including:
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Systems Administrators
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DevOps Engineers
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Cloud Infrastructure Engineers
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IT Operations Staff
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Network Administrators
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Security Analysts focused on cloud security and compliance
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Technical Support Personnel involved in cloud incident response
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Cloud Architects needing operational experience
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Software Developers focusing on automation and deployment
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Solutions Architects requiring operational skills
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IT Project Managers overseeing cloud migration projects
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Professionals preparing for the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate exam
Learning Objectives:
By completing this course, participants will:
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Understand AWS system operations and apply best practices from the AWS Well-Architected Framework.
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Utilize Amazon VPC, EC2, Elastic Load Balancing, and Auto Scaling to manage infrastructure effectively.
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Automate the creation and management of AWS resources using AWS CloudFormation and other tools.
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Build and manage virtual private networks using the AWS Management Console.
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Deploy and manage EC2 instances using command-line tools and troubleshoot common issues.
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Enhance monitoring capabilities for AWS services using Amazon CloudWatch and related tools.
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Implement robust security measures, manage user identities, and handle permissions in the AWS cloud.
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Optimize resource usage and reduce costs using AWS cost management tools.
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Strategize and execute the deployment of reusable EC2 instances to streamline operations.
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Configure and troubleshoot AWS CloudFormation templates and understand their deployment lifecycle.