AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner CLF-C02 Cert Guide

by Anthony Sequeira

Overview

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 exam’s 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

ISBN-13:	9780138285999
Publisher:	Pearson Education
Publication date:	08/09/2024
Series:	Certification Guide
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	352
Sales rank:	672,086
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 1.25(h) x 9.00(d)

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 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.

Table 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

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