About
The AWS Certified SysOps Administrator (Associate and Professional) Certification is designed for individuals seeking an in-depth understanding of cloud computing with AWS, specifically focused on the operational aspects of managing and deploying applications on AWS. This course is ideal for those aiming to build expertise in AWS system operations, covering core concepts, services, and best practices for effective management of AWS environments. Delivered by AWS Advanced Tier Training Partners, the training ensures high-quality learning and practical, industry-relevant skills.
Certification Body: This certification is issued by Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Learning Objective
Upon completing the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator (Associate and Professional) course, learners will:
- Understand AWS Cloud concepts, architectural principles, and global infrastructure.
- Gain advanced knowledge of AWS Cloud Adoption Framework and security best practices.
- Learn about AWS services related to compute, networking, storage, and databases, with a focus on operational management.
- Familiarize themselves with AWS cost management strategies, deployment models, and optimization practices.
- Prepare for the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator (Associate and Professional) exam with confidence.
Exam Information
- Number of Questions: 65
- Exam Duration: 90 minutes
- Question Format: Multiple-choice and multiple-response
Recertification
AWS certifications are valid for three years. To maintain certified status, candidates must recertify by either:
- Retaking the most current version of the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator exam.
- Earning a higher-level AWS certification, such as the AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional.
Recertification ensures professionals stay updated with evolving cloud technologies and best practices.
Eligibility
This course is suitable for individuals who are:
- Familiar with cloud computing and looking to deepen their expertise in AWS system operations.
- IT professionals aiming to specialize in cloud-based systems, deployment, and management roles on AWS.
- Systems administrators and operators seeking AWS certification to manage cloud infrastructures and applications.
Curriculum Overview
AWS Certified SysOps Administrator (Associate and Professional)
- Introduction to AWS Operations
- Overview of AWS benefits and cloud computing concepts.
- Differences between on-demand delivery and cloud deployment models.
- Pay-as-you-go pricing model and cost efficiency.
- Compute and Networking in the Cloud
- Introduction to AWS Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) and associated operational management tools.
- Overview of Amazon EC2 instance types, use cases, and instance management best practices.
- AWS Security and Compliance
- Identity and Access Management (IAM) for secure access control.
- Shared responsibility model and AWS security frameworks.
- Implementing AWS security best practices for operational environments.
- AWS Global Infrastructure & Networking
- AWS data centers, CloudFront, and edge locations.
- Networking fundamentals, including Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), DNS, firewalls, and connectivity management.
- Monitoring, Automation, and Cost Management
- Operational monitoring with Amazon CloudWatch.
- Automation and operational efficiency with AWS Systems Manager.
- AWS pricing plans, cost optimization strategies, and billing tools.
- Overview of AWS Support Plans for businesses.
Requirements
- Required Exam
- AWS Certified SysOps Administrator (Associate and Professional)
Target audiences
- The AWS Certified SysOps Administrator (Associate and Professional) Certification is ideal for:
- IT professionals, system administrators, and operators seeking expertise in AWS cloud operations.
- DevOps engineers and architects involved in deploying and maintaining applications in AWS environments.
- Individuals aiming to specialize in the operational and management aspects of AWS cloud computing.