This comprehensive book guides readers through the role of a SysOps Administrator, and helps prepare candidates to take the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator -- Associate exam. The AWS Certified SysOps Administrator -- Associate certification validates technical expertise in deployment, management, and operations on the AWS platform. Concepts include:
- Monitoring and metrics--Demonstrate ability to monitor availability and performance; demonstrate ability to monitor and manage billing and cost optimization processes.
- High availability--Implement scalability and elasticity based on scenarios; ensure level of fault tolerance based on business needs.
- Analysis--Optimize the environment to ensure maximum performance; identify performance bottlenecks and implement remedies; identify potential issues on a given application deployment.
- Deployment and provisioning--Demonstrate the ability to build the environment to conform with the architected design; demonstrate the ability to provision cloud resources and manage implementation automation.
- Data management--Demonstrate ability to create backups for different services; demonstrate ability to enforce compliance requirements; manage backup and disaster recovery processes.
- Security--Implement and manage security policies; ensure data integrity and access controls when using the AWS platform; demonstrate understanding of the shared responsibility model; demonstrate ability to prepare for security assessment use of AWS.
- Networking--demonstrate ability to implement networking features of AWS; demonstrate ability to implement connectivity features of AWS
This Study Guide not only prepares the reader for the AWS exam, but it makes sure the reader is ready to perform the duties expected of SysOps Administrators. The book focuses on the skill-set required of AWS professionals by filling in the gap between test preparation and real-world preparedness. This Study Guide contains all of the elements that make Sybex the leading publisher for IT certifications:
- 100% coverage of the exam objectives
- Real-World Scenarios
- Hands-on exercises
- Challenging review questions
Readers will also have one year of free access to the Sybex interactive ONLINE learning environment and test bank, providing a suite of robust study tools including an assessment test, chapter tests, bonus practice exam, electronic flashcards, and a glossary of key terms.
