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Understanding the AWSAssociate Certification1. AWS Certified Solutions Architect – AssociateThis certification is ideal for those who want to design distributed systems and applications. It covers:
- Architectural Best Practices: Understanding the AWS Well-Architected Framework, which includes best practices for designing cloud architectures.
- High Availability and Disaster Recovery: Designing systems that can withstand failures and maintain uptime.
- Security and Compliance: Implementing security best practices and compliance requirements.
- Cost Optimization: Designing solutions that are cost-effective.
Prerequisites: While there are no formal prerequisites, AWS recommends having at least one year of hands-on experience with AWS services and a basic understanding of IT concepts.
2. AWS Certified Developer – AssociateFocused on application development, this certification covers:
- AWS SDKs: Using AWS software development kits to integrate AWS services into applications.
- Application Deployment: Deploying applications using AWS services such as Elastic Beanstalk and AWS Lambda.
- Security: Implementing secure application development practices.
- Debugging and Optimization: Monitoring and optimizing applications for performance and reliability.
Prerequisites: Basic experience with AWS and familiarity with at least one programming language are recommended.
3. AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – AssociateTargeted at system administrators, this certification includes:
- Deployment and Provisioning: Managing and provisioning AWS resources using tools like CloudFormation and OpsWorks.
- Operations and Management: Operating and managing AWS environments, including backup and recovery.
- Monitoring and Reporting: Using AWS CloudWatch and other tools to monitor system performance.
- Security and Compliance: Ensuring the security and compliance of AWS environments.
Prerequisites: AWS recommends having at least one year of experience in systems operations and familiarity with AWS services.
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