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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