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Module 1: Exam Blueprint & Preparation Strategy

  • Analysis of the AWS Certified Solutions Architect exam domains and their weightings
  • Developing a study plan, identifying resources, and timeboxing for concentrated preparation
  • Test-taking tactics: interpreting scenarios, eliminating incorrect options, and managing time effectively

Module 2: Designing Resilient Architectures

  • Building multi-AZ and multi-region architectures to ensure high availability
  • Understanding failure modes, recovery objectives (RTO/RPO), and automated recovery patterns
  • Practical scenario: designing a fault-tolerant web application

Module 3: Designing High-Performing Architectures

  • Selecting appropriate compute and storage services for optimal performance and scalability (EC2, Lambda, EBS, S3, EFS)
  • Leveraging caching, CDN (CloudFront), and database performance patterns
  • Practical scenario: designing for scale and minimal latency

Module 4: Designing Secure Applications and Architectures

  • Best practices for identity and access management (IAM, roles, policies, STS)
  • Network security (VPC, subnets, security groups, NACLs) and encryption strategies (KMS)
  • Practical scenario: securing an application stack end-to-end

Module 5: Designing Cost-Optimized and Operationally Excellent Architectures

  • Techniques for cost optimization: right-sizing, savings plans, and lifecycle policies
  • Operational excellence: monitoring, logging, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and automation
  • Practical scenario: implementing cost controls and operational runbooks

Module 6: Integration, Databases, and Migration Patterns

  • Selecting managed services for data and integration needs (RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, EventBridge)
  • Data migration and hybrid connectivity patterns (DMS, DataSync, Direct Connect, VPN)
  • Case study: choosing the appropriate data architecture for specific business requirements

Module 7: Practice Exams and Question Walkthroughs

  • Timed practice exam encompassing all exam domains
  • In-depth review of selected questions and analysis of common errors
  • Personalized feedback and action items for further self-study

Module 8: Capstone Design Workshop

  • Group activity: designing a comprehensive solution for a sample enterprise use case
  • Creating architecture diagrams, justifying service selections, and presenting trade-offs
  • Peer evaluation and instructor critique aligned with Well-Architected principles

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • A solid grasp of cloud fundamentals and network principles
  • Practical experience with essential AWS services, including compute, storage, and networking
  • Basic familiarity with security protocols and IAM concepts

Target Audience

  • Cloud engineers studying for the AWS Certified Solutions Architect examination
  • Solutions architects seeking structured practice for exam preparation
  • Technical leads and consultants aiming to validate their cloud design expertise
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