The AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate (SOA-C02) certification is designed for system administrators in cloud operations roles to validate their knowledge in deployment, management, and operations on AWS. This course focuses on the implementation, management, and monitoring of AWS workloads and is an ideal starting point for candidates with experience in systems administration.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

- Deploy, manage, and operate scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant systems on AWS.

- Implement and control the flow of data to and from AWS.

- Select the appropriate AWS service based on compute, data, or security requirements.

- Identify operational cost-control mechanisms.

- Understand, manage, and operate the infrastructure required to support core business applications on AWS.

Key Topics

1. Introduction to AWS SysOps

   - Overview of AWS services and architecture

   - Understanding the global infrastructure and AWS Management Console

2. Monitoring and Reporting

   - AWS CloudWatch and CloudTrail

   - Creating and analyzing metrics and alarms

   - AWS Trusted Advisor

3. High Availability and Disaster Recovery

   - Elastic Load Balancing (ELB) and auto-scaling

   - AWS Backup and recovery strategies

   - Implementing Multi-AZ deployments and failover strategies

4. Deployment and Provisioning

   - AWS CloudFormation and AWS OpsWorks

   - Automating deployments with AWS Elastic Beanstalk

   - Infrastructure as Code (IaC) best practices

5. Storage and Data Management

   - Amazon S3 and Glacier

   - EBS, EFS, and Storage Gateway

   - Data lifecycle and retention policies

6. Security and Compliance

   - AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)

   - Implementing encryption and securing data at rest and in transit

   - Security best practices and AWS compliance programs

7. Networking

   - Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) and subnets

   - Configuring Route Tables, NAT Gateways, and VPNs

   - AWS Direct Connect and network security

8. Automation and Optimization

   - AWS Systems Manager and AWS Config

   - AWS Lambda and automation scripts

   - Performance tuning and optimization

9. Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution

   - Identifying and resolving issues with AWS services

   - Using AWS support and resources effectively

   - Troubleshooting connectivity and access issues

Hands-On Labs

Participants will engage in practical labs that reinforce the concepts learned in each module. These labs include:

- Configuring and monitoring CloudWatch alarms and logs.

- Setting up automated backups and disaster recovery solutions.

- Managing VPCs and network configurations.

- Implementing security measures and compliance checks.

- Automating tasks with AWS Systems Manager and AWS Lambda.

Prerequisites

This course is designed for individuals with experience in systems administration, and it is recommended that participants have:

- A basic understanding of AWS core services and infrastructure.

- Familiarity with general networking and security concepts.

- Some experience with Linux/Windows system administration and command-line tools.

Exam Preparation

The course includes a review of sample exam questions and strategies for successfully passing the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate exam.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course and passing the exam, participants will earn the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate certification, demonstrating their ability to manage and operate AWS environments effectively.

This course provides the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue a career as an AWS SysOps Administrator, ensuring participants are well-prepared for the certification exam and capable of managing and optimizing AWS workloads.