AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner CLF-C02 Cert Guide

"Advance your IT career with hands-on-learning"--Page one of cover.

List of contents

    Introduction xxii
Part I: Domain 1: Cloud Concepts
Chapter 1 The AWS Cloud Defined 3
    Do I Know This Already? Quiz 3
    Foundation Topics 5
    Introduction to the Cloud 5
    Introduction to the AWS Cloud 8
    Exam Preparation Tasks 20
    Review All Key Topics 20
    Define Key Terms 20
    Q&A 20
Chapter 2 Some Benefits of the AWS Cloud 23
    Do I Know This Already? Quiz 23
    Foundation Topics 25
    Economic Benefits 25
    The Benefits of the Global Infrastructure 26
    High Availability, Elasticity, and Agility 28
    Exam Preparation Tasks 33
    Review All Key Topics 33
    Define Key Terms 33
    Q&A 33
Chapter 3 Design Principles of the AWS Cloud 37
    Do I Know This Already? Quiz 37
    Foundation Topics 41
    The AWS Well-Architected Framework 41
    Operational Excellence 43
    Security 44
    Reliability 46
    Performance Efficiency 47
    Cost Optimization 48
    Sustainability 49
    Exam Preparation Tasks 51
    Review All Key Topics 51
    Define Key Terms 51
    Q&A 51
Chapter 4 Strategies for Migration to the AWS Cloud 53
    Do I Know This Already? Quiz 53
    Foundation Topics 55
    The AWS Cloud Adoption Framework 55
    Resources for Migration Support 59
    Exam Preparation Tasks 63
    Review All Key Topics 63
    Define Key Terms 63
    Q&A 63
Chapter 5 Concepts of Cloud Economics 65
    Do I Know This Already? Quiz 65
    Foundation Topics 67
    Cloud Economics 67
    Other Benefits 70
    Exam Preparation Tasks 72
    Review All Key Topics 72
    Define Key Terms 72
    Q&A 72
Chapter 6 Creating and Using an AWS Free Tier Account 75
    Do I Know This Already? Quiz 75
    Foundation Topics 77
    Creating Your Free Tier Account 77
    Building a Web Server with the Free Tier 85
    Exam Preparation Tasks 91
    Review All Key Topics 91
    Define Key Term 91
    Q&A 91
Part II: Domain 2: Security and Compliance
Chapter 7 The AWS Shared Responsibility Model 93
    Do I Know This Already? Quiz 93
    Foundation Topics 96
    Understanding the Shared Responsibility Model 96
    AWS Responsibilities 97
    Customer Responsibilities 98
    Exam Preparation Tasks 100
    Review All Key Topics 100
    Define Key Terms 100
    Q&A 100
Chapter 8 AWS Cloud Security, Governance, and Compliance 103
    Do I Know This Already? Quiz 103
    Foundation Topics 105
    An Introduction to AWS Security 105
    AWS Security Compliance Programs 108
    Exam Preparation Tasks 111
    Review All Key Topics 111
    Define Key Terms 111
    Q&A 111
Chapter 9 AWS Access Management 113
    Do I Know This Already? Quiz 113
    Foundation Topics 115
    Identity and Access Management 115
    Best Practices with IAM 118
    Other Access Management-Related AWS Services 122
    Exam Preparation Tasks 124
    Review All Key Topics 124
    Define Key Terms 124
    Q&A 124
Chapter 10 Components and Resources for Security 127
    Do I Know This Already? Quiz 127
    Foundation Topics 129
    Some AWS Security Features 129
    Tools for Security Support 132
    Additional Security Support Resources 133
    Exam Preparation Tasks 136
    Review All Key Topics 136
    Define Key Terms 136
    Q&A 136
Part III: Domain 3: Cloud Technology and Services
Chapter 11 Methods of Deploying and Operating in AWS 139
    Do I Know This Already? Quiz 139
    Foundation Topics 142
    Automation 142
    Orchestration 143
    Management Options 145
    Deployment and Connectivity Options 147
    Exam Preparation Tasks 149
    Review All Key Topics 149
    Define Key Terms 149
    Q&A 149
Chapter 12 The AWS Global Infrastructure 151
    Do I Know This Already? Quiz 151
    Foundation Topics 154
    Regions 154
    Availability Zones 156
    Other Global Infrastructure Components 157
    Exam Preparation Tasks 163
    Review All Key Topics 163
    Define Key Terms 163
    Q&A 163
Chapter 13 AWS Compute Services 165
    Do I Know This Already? Quiz 165
    Foundation Topics 167
    EC2 167
    Container Options 170
    Serverless Compute 172
    Exam Preparation Tasks 175
    Review All Key Topics 175
    Define Key Terms 175
    Q&A 175
Chapter 14 AWS Database Services 177
    Do I Know This Already? Quiz 177
    Foundation Topics 179
    Relational Database Services 179
    Other Database Services 181
    Exam Preparation Tasks 185
    Review All Key Topics 185
    Define Key Terms 185
    Q&A 185
Chapter 15 AWS Network Services 187
    Do I Know This Already? Quiz 187
    Foundation Topics 190
    Fundamental Network Services 190
    Other Network Services 192
    Exam Preparation Tasks 194
    Review All Key Topics 194
    Define Key Terms 194
    Q&A 194
Chapter 16 AWS Storage Services 197
    Do I Know This Already? Quiz 197
    Foundation Topics 199
    Fundamental Storage Services 199
    Other Storage Services 205
    Exam Preparation Tasks 208
    Review All Key Topics 208
    Define Key Terms 208
    Q&A 208
Chapter 17 AWS Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics Services 211
    Do I Know This Already? Quiz 211
    Foundation Topics 214
    Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Services 214
    Data Analytics Services 217
    Exam Preparation Tasks 221
    Review All Key Topics 221
    Define Key Terms 221
    Q&A 221
Chapter 18 Other AWS Services 223
    Do I Know This Already? Quiz 223
    Foundation Topics 226
    Business Application Services 226
    Customer Engagement Services 228
    Developer Services 230
    End-User Compute Services 234
    IoT Services 236
    Exam Preparation Tasks 239
    Review All Key Topics 239
    Define Key Terms 239
    Q&A 239
Part IV: Domain 4: Billing, Pricing, and Support
Chapter 19 AWS Pricing Models Compared 241
    Do I Know This Already? Quiz 241
    Foundation Topics 244
    General AWS Pricing Practices 244
    Fundamentals of Compute Pricing 245
    Exam Preparation Tasks 252
    Review All Key Topics 252
    Define Key Terms 252
    Q&A 252
Chapter 20 Resources for Billing, Budgets, and Cost Management 255
    Do I Know This Already? Quiz 255
    Foundation Topics 257
    AWS Billing and Cost Management 257
    AWS Organizations 260
    Exam Preparation Tasks 262
    Review All Key Topics 262
    Define Key Terms 262
    Q&A 262
Chapter 21 AWS Technical Resources and AWS Support Options 265
    Do I Know This Already? Quiz 265
    Foundation Topics 268
    AWS Technical Resources 268
    AWS Support Options 273
    Exam Preparation Tasks 277
    Review All Key Topics 277
    Define Key Terms 277
    Q&A 277
Part V: Final Preparation
Chapter 22 Final Preparation 279
    Exam Information 279
    Getting Ready 281
    Suggested Plan for Final Review/Study 282
    Summary 283
Part VI: Appendixes
Glossary of Key Terms 285
Appendix A Answers to the Do I Know This Already? Quizzes and Q&A Sections 299
Appendix B AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner CLF-C02 Cert Guide
Exam Updates 313
 
Appendix C Online only
 
9780138285999, TOC, 5/28/24

About the author

Anthony Sequeira, CCIE No. 15626, is a seasoned trainer and author regarding various levels and tracks of Cisco, Microsoft, and AWS certifications. Anthony formally began his career in the information technology industry in 1994 with IBM in Tampa, Florida. He quickly formed his own computer consultancy, Computer Solutions, and then discovered his true passionteaching and writing about information technologies.
 
Anthony joined Mastering Computers in 1996 and lectured to massive audiences around the world about the latest in computer technologies. Mastering Computers became the revolutionary online training company KnowledgeNet, and Anthony trained there for many years.
 
Anthony is currently a full-time instructor with ACI Learning. ACI Learning is a leader in audit, cybersecurity, and IT professional training.

Summary

Learn, prepare, and practice for AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner CLF-C02 exam success with this Cert Guide from Pearson IT Certification, a leader in IT Certification learning.
 
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner CLF-C02 Cert Guide from Pearson IT Certification helps you prepare to succeed on the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner CLF-C02 exam by directly addressing the exams objectives as stated by AWS. Leading cloud instructor Anthony Sequeira shares preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills.
This complete study package includes

• Complete coverage of the exam objectives and a test-preparation routine designed to help you pass the exams
• Do I Know This Already? quizzes, which allow you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section
• Chapter-ending Key Topic tables, which help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly
• The powerful Pearson Test Prep Practice Test software, complete with hundreds of well-reviewed, exam-realistic questions, customization options, and detailed performance reports
• An online, interactive Flash Cards application to help you drill on Key Terms by chapter
• A final preparation chapter, which guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your review and test-taking strategies
• Study plan suggestions and templates to help you organize and optimize your study time

Well regarded for its level of detail, study plans, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, this study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that ensure your exam success.
This study guide helps you master all the topics on the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner CLF-C02 exam, deepening your knowledge of:

• Cloud Concepts: benefits; design principles; migration strategies; cloud economics
• Security and Compliance: AWS shared responsibility model; security, governance, and compliance concepts; access management; security features and services
• Cloud Technology and Services: deploying and operating in the AWS Cloud; AWS global infrastructure; compute, database, network, and storage services; AWS AI/ML services and analytics services
• Billing, Pricing, and Support: pricing models; billing, budget, and cost management; technical resources and support options

Product details

• Authors: Anthony Sequeira, Anthony J. Sequeira
• Publisher: Pearson Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.09.2024
• EAN: 9780138285999
• ISBN: 978-0-13-828599-9
• No. of pages: 352
• Dimensions: 195 mm x 235 mm x 19 mm
• Weight: 624 g
• Series: Certification Guide
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > IT, data processing > Data communication, networks