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
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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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.
