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🌟 AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (SAA-C03) Course 🌟

Welcome to the AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (SAA-C03) course repository! 🎓 This repository contains all the resources and materials you need to ace the course and prepare for the AWS Solutions Architect - Associate certification exam. 🚀

📚 Course Overview

The AWS Certified Solutions Architect is one of the most valuable and in-demand cloud certifications available. 🌟 It covers all the core AWS services and serves as a fantastic entry point into the most popular public cloud platform in the world today. 🌍

Getting certified can boost your confidence and open doors to new job opportunities. However, it's the real-world skills you gain along the way that matter long-term. This course is designed not only to help you pass the SAA-C03 exam confidently but also to equip you with the skills you need for interviews and to function as a mid-level AWS Solutions Architect. 💼

I’ve crafted this course to align with the latest version of the AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (SAA-C03) certification. Rather than updating old content, this course directly reflects the new structure, products, services, and architectures in the SAA-C03 exam. The course is constantly updated (weekly) to ensure it remains relevant. 📅

🗂️ Course Content

1. Introduction & Scenario 🏁

  • Public Introduction 🎤
  • Finding and Using the Course Resources 🔍
  • Site Tools and Features ⚙️
  • AWS Exams Overview 📋
  • Scenario: Animals4life 🐾

2. Course Fundamentals and AWS Accounts 📑

  • AWS Accounts - The Basics 🧑‍💻
  • Creating and Securing AWS Accounts (General & Production) 🔒
  • Identity and Access Management (IAM) Basics 🔑
  • IAM Access Keys and AWS CLI Setup 💻

3. AWS Fundamentals 🛠️

  • AWS Public vs Private Services 🌍
  • AWS Global Infrastructure 🌏
  • Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Basics 🌐
  • Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) Basics 💻
  • Simple Storage Service (S3) Basics ☁️
  • CloudFormation Basics 🏗️
  • CloudWatch Basics 📊

4. IAM, Accounts, and AWS Organizations 👥

  • IAM Identity Policies 📜
  • IAM Users, Groups, and Roles 👤
  • Service Control Policies (SCPs) 📋
  • AWS Organizations 🏢

5. Simple Storage Service (S3) 🗂️

  • S3 Security and Static Hosting 🔒
  • Object Versioning & MFA Delete 🔄
  • S3 Performance Optimization 🚀
  • Key Management Service (KMS) and S3 Object Encryption 🔐
  • S3 Lifecycle Configuration and Replication 🔄

6. Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Basics 🌐

  • VPC Sizing and Structure 📏
  • Custom VPCs and Subnets 🌍
  • VPC Routing, Internet Gateway & Bastion Hosts 🌉
  • Security Groups and Network Access Control Lists (NACLs) 🛡️
  • Network Address Translation (NAT) & NAT Gateway 🔄

7. Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) Basics 💻

  • Virtualization and EC2 Architecture 🏗️
  • EC2 Instance Types and Storage 💾
  • Elastic Block Store (EBS) Service Architecture 📦
  • EC2 Purchase Options and Auto Scaling 📈
  • Instance Metadata and EC2 Monitoring 📊

8. Containers & Elastic Container Service (ECS) 🐳

  • Introduction to Containers and ECS Concepts 📦
  • Docker Image Creation and Deployment 🐋
  • Elastic Container Registry (ECR) 🗂️
  • Kubernetes 101 and Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) 🧩

9. Advanced EC2 🚀

  • Bootstrapping EC2 using User Data and CFN-INIT 🛠️
  • EC2 Instance Roles & Profile 👤
  • System and Application Logging on EC2 📜
  • EC2 Placement Groups and Dedicated Hosts 🏠

10. Route 53 - Global DNS 🌐

  • R53 Public and Private Hosted Zones 🌍
  • Routing Policies (Simple, Failover, Multi-Value, Weighted, Latency, Geolocation, Geoproximity) 🔄
  • Implementing DNSSEC using Route 53 🔐

11. Relational Database Service (RDS) 🗃️

  • Database Models and Architectures 📚
  • RDS Architecture and MultiAZ 🏢
  • RDS Data Security and Backup Strategies 🔒
  • Amazon Aurora and Database Migration Service (DMS) 🔄

12. Network Storage & Data Lifecycle 📦

  • Elastic File System (EFS) Architecture and Implementation 🖥️
  • AWS Backup 🔄

13. High Availability & Scaling 📈

  • Regional and Global AWS Architecture 🌍
  • Elastic Load Balancing (ELB) and Auto Scaling Groups (ASG) ⚖️
  • SSL Offload & Session Stickiness 🔒

14. Serverless and Application Services 🛠️

  • AWS Lambda 🧩
  • CloudWatch Events and EventBridge 🌉
  • API Gateway 101 🌐
  • Step Functions and Simple Notification Service (SNS) 📩

15. Security and Compliance 🔐

  • AWS Shared Responsibility Model 🤝
  • AWS Security Best Practices 🛡️
  • Identity Federation and Single Sign-On (SSO) 🔑
  • AWS Artifact and Compliance Programs 📜

16. Monitoring and Logging 📊

  • CloudWatch Logs and Metrics 📈
  • AWS CloudTrail 📜
  • AWS Config and Systems Manager 🛠️

17. Cost Management 💰

  • AWS Budgets and Cost Explorer 📊
  • Cost Optimization Strategies 💡
  • Tagging Best Practices for Cost Management 🏷️

18. Hands-On Projects 🛠️

  • Project 1: Building a Multi-Tier Application on AWS 🏗️
  • Project 2: Serverless Application with AWS Lambda 🚀
  • Project 3: Implementing CI/CD Pipeline using AWS Services 🔄

💼 Course Highlights

SUITABLE FOR 🎯

  • IT newcomers or anyone looking to change careers.
  • Experienced Engineers or Consultants.
  • IT Managers looking to understand their platforms and environments.
  • Project Managers running or involved with AWS projects.

REQUIREMENTS ✅

  • No previous AWS knowledge required.
  • Laptop or workstation to perform the demo lessons.
  • An email address and credit/debit card for AWS account(s).
  • The course stays mostly within the free tier to avoid costs.

WHAT MAKES THIS COURSE DIFFERENT 🌟

  • PRODUCTION VALUES: Best-in-class theory, architecture, and practical demo lessons. 📈
  • ALWAYS CONSIDERS COST: Helps you set up AWS accounts and use free-tier resources. 💸
  • SUITABLE FOR ANYONE: Starts from the basics and covers everything needed for the exam. 💡
  • LEARN REAL SKILLS: Prepares you for both the exam and real-world AWS usage. 🌍
  • SCENARIO BASED: Real-world scenarios like serverless applications and data migration. 🛠️
  • RESPECTS YOUR TIME: Efficient lessons and practical experience to maximize learning. ⏳
  • TECHNICAL FOUNDATIONS AND AWS: Covers essential concepts and AWS products. 🛠️
  • ALWAYS ACCURATE/ALWAYS UP TO DATE: Regular updates to reflect new AWS features and products. 🔄

🏁 How to Use This Repository

  1. Clone the Repository:

    git clone https://github.com/9QIX/AdrianCantrill-SAA-C03.git

  2. Follow Along:
    The repository is organized according to the course structure. Follow along with the course videos and refer to the relevant section in the repository. 📂

  3. Practice Hands-On Labs:
    Make sure to complete the hands-on labs to solidify your understanding. 💪

  4. Quiz Yourself:
    After each section, test your knowledge with the provided quizzes. 🧠

  5. Connect with Peers:
    Engage with other students in the course forum or discussion groups. 💬

🎓 Prerequisites

  • Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts. ☁️
  • Familiarity with general IT concepts such as networking, databases, and security. 🌐
  • Access to an AWS Free Tier account. 🆓

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you find any issues or have suggestions for improvement, please open an issue or submit a pull request. 🚀

📝 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [

LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details. 📜

📈 Course Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will:

  • Be ready to sit and pass the SAA-C03 exam with confidence. 🎯
  • Gain confidence in technical interviews for the SA role. 💼
  • Be able to design secure, cost-effective, and resilient AWS architectures. 🌟
  • Develop a solid understanding of technical fundamentals and AWS products. 📚
  • Acquire practical experience in building and evolving AWS solutions. 🛠️
  • Level up your career with better job opportunities and salary prospects. 📈
  • Build a foundation for AWS Professional or Specialty level certifications. 🏆

📊 By the Numbers

  • Created and taught by an experienced instructor with 20+ years in consultancy. 🧑‍🏫
  • 100,000+ students across 8 previous AWS courses. 🎓
  • Instructor rating of over 99.5%. 🌟
  • 60+ hours of teaching over ~231 lessons. ⏱️
  • ~22 hours of exciting demos. 🎥
  • 130 real-world-like practice exam questions over 2 practice exams. 📋
  • 150 section summary questions designed for knowledge retention. 📝
  • Professional level production values with high-end audio, clear accent, and vibrant visuals. 🌟
  • Dedicated exam and question technique lessons to ensure success. 🏆