Welcome to part two in the AWS Certification Exam Prep Mini-Series! Whether
you're an aspiring cloud enthusiast or a seasoned developer looking to deepen your
architectural acumen, you've landed in the perfect spot. In this six-part saga, we're
demystifying the pivotal role of a Solutions Architect in the AWS cloud computing cosmos.
In this second episode, join Caroline and Dave as they host a riveting discussion with two
cloud virtuosos - Anya Derbakova, a Senior Startup Solutions Architect at AWS, known for
weaving social media magic, and Ted Trentler, a Senior AWS Technical Instructor with a knack
for simplifying the complex. Together, they embark on a narrative journey through the clouds
and break down the AWS Certification labyrinth.
Expect to uncover:
Designing Secure Access to AWS Resources:
• Introduction to IAM for identity management.
• Role switching with AWS STS.
• Multi-account strategies using AWS Control Tower and federation with IAM roles.
Designing Secure Workloads and Applications:
• Architecting VPCs.
• Implementing layered security models with security groups, NACLs, and gateways.
Determining Appropriate Data Security Controls:
• Data access, governance, and responsibility.
• Data recovery, retention, and classification strategies.
• Encryption and key management practices.
Anatomy of an Exam Question:
• Exam question formats: Multiple Choice and Multiple Response.
• Dissecting questions: Stem, key, and distractors.
• Scenario-based questions reflecting real-life challenges.
• Alignment with the Well-Architected Framework.
Sample Exam Question:
• Scenario-based question on enabling software patch downloads for EC2 instances in private
subnets without direct internet access.
Whether you're aiming to elevate your career, transition roles, or simply quench your
curiosity about the cloud, tune in to transform your understanding of AWS and gear up for
success in the Solutions Architect realm.
Anya on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annadderbakova/
Ted on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ttrentler
Ted on LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/tedtrentler
Caroline on Twitter: https://twitter.com/carolinegluck
Caroline on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cgluck/
Dave on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedavedev
Dave on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidisbitski
AWS SAA Exam Guide -
https://d1.awsstatic.com/training-and-certification/docs-sa-assoc/AWS-Certified-Solutions-Architect-Associate_Exam-Guide.pdf
Party Rock for Exam Study -
https://partyrock.aws/u/tedtrent/KQtYIhbJb/Solutions-Architect-Study-Buddy
All Things AWS Training - Links to Self-paced and Instructor Led
https://aws.amazon.com/training/
AWS Skill Builder – Free CPE Course -
https://explore.skillbuilder.aws/learn/course/134/aws-cloud-practitioner-essentials
AWS Skill Builder – Learning Badges -
https://explore.skillbuilder.aws/learn/public/learning_plan/view/1044/solutions-architect-knowledge-badge-readiness-path
AWS Well-Architected Framework -
https://docs.aws.amazon.com/wellarchitected/latest/framework/welcome.html
Controlling the Network Free Lab -
https://explore.skillbuilder.aws/learn/course/internal/view/elearning/11237/controlling-the-network-amazon
Exam Prep Official Practice Question Set: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
(SAA-C03 - English) -
https://explore.skillbuilder.aws/learn/course/external/view/elearning/13266/aws-certified-solutions-architect-associate-official-practice-question-set-saa-c03-english?saa=sec&sec=prep
AWS Skill Builder - Networking Core - Knowledge Badge Readiness Path -
https://explore.skillbuilder.aws/learn/public/learning_plan/view/1944/networking-core-knowledge-badge-readiness-path
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