About AWS and the Exam Course
1 hour, 12 minutes
Course description
In this course, we will cover what Amazon Web Services (AWS) is, its benefits and costs, and account setup. We will end with a brief overview of the AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (CSA-A) certification, the CSA-A domains, and the exam.Syllabus
Take the exam
Video - 00:04:00
The final step is to take the exam. Here are a few good exam tips to help you pass with confidence.
Be mentally and physically prepared
Video - 00:04:00
An alert brain on test day requires you to take care of your physical body first. Check out these exam day tips.
Take notes
Video - 00:03:00
There are many ways to take notes while you're watching these training videos, the important thing is to find what works for you.
Use the system
Video - 00:05:00
Be sure to use the system to your advantage as you work towards studying and passing your CSA-A exam.
Master the knowledge areas
Video - 00:05:00
The first step in passing the AWS CSA-A exam is knowing the knowledge areas front to back.
The four key areas (Compute, networking, storage, and databases)
Video - 00:04:00
These are the four main components that make up AWS. Find out what exactly each of these is in the AWS environment.
AWS CSA-A exam objectives
Video - 00:13:00
This episode covers a brief overview of the AWS CSA-A (SAA-C03) domains and objectives and how to use the exam objective document to your advantage while studying for the exam.
What's new on the SAA-C03 exam?
Video - 00:10:00
What's new on the updated version of the AWS Solutions Architect - Associate (SAA-C03) exam? Tom discusses the additional tools and technologies you'll need to know.
AWS CSA-A overview
Video - 00:05:00
The AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate complete overview: everything you need to know about the CSA-A.
Benefits of certification
Video - 00:02:00
Is it really worth it to get AWS certified? Find out in this episode.
Preparation resources
Video - 00:02:00
Learn what you need to know before you begin your journey on the AWS certification path.
AWS certifications
Video - 00:05:00
What are the different type of AWS certifications offered and which one is best for you?
How to get started with AWS
Video - 00:05:00
How to set up your free AWS account, and everything you need to know before you begin.
Why use AWS?
Video - 00:03:00
What can AWS do for you? Should your business transition to AWS? What are the costs and benefits? Find out in this episode.
What is AWS?
Video - 00:04:00
What is Amazon Web Services (AWS)? Learn the basics about this robust set of services.
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