AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner CLF-C02 Cert Guide

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 passion—teaching 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.

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