Curriculum For This Course
Video tutorials list
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Introduction & Requirements - AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Associate
Video Name Time 1. SOA-C02 Course Presentation - DO NOT SKIP 4:00 -
EC2 for SysOps
Video Name Time 1. Launching an EC2 Instance 2:00 2. Changing EC2 Instance Type 4:00 3. Enhanced Networking 4:00 4. [SAA] EC2 Placement Groups 6:00 5. [SAA] EC2 Placement Groups - Hands On 2:00 6. EC2 Shutdown Behavior & Termination Protection 4:00 7. Troubleshooting EC2 Launch Issues 4:00 8. Troubleshooting EC2 SSH Issues 7:00 9. [CCP/SAA/DVA] EC2 Instances Launch Types 10:00 10. [SAA] Spot Instances & Spot Fleet 10:00 11. [SAA] EC2 Instances Launch Types Hands On 7:00 12. EC2 Instance Types Deep Dive 5:00 13. Burstable Instances 6:00 14. Elastic IPs 6:00 15. CloudWatch Metrics for EC2 5:00 16. CloudWatch - Unified CloudWatch Agent - Overview 3:00 17. CloudWatch - Unified CloudWatch Agent Part I 10:00 18. CloudWatch - Unified CloudWatch Agent Part II 6:00 19. EC2 Instance Status Checks 4:00 20. EC2 Instance Status Checks Hands On 6:00 21. [SAA] EC2 Hibernate Overview 4:00 22. [SAA] EC2 Hibernate Hands On 4:00 23. EC2 Cleanup 1:00 -
AMI - Amazon Machine Image
Video Name Time 1. [CCP/SAA/DVA] AMI Overview 3:00 2. [CCP/SAA/DVA] AMI Hands On 6:00 3. AMI No Reboot Option 3:00 4. EC2 Instance Migration using AMIs 4:00 5. [CCP] EC2 Image Builder 3:00 6. [CCP] EC2 Image Builder Hands On 12:00 7. AMI In Production 2:00 8. AMI Section Cleanup 1:00 -
Managing EC2 at Scale - Systems Manager (SSM) & Opswork
Video Name Time 1. Section Introduction 1:00 2. Systems Manager Overview 4:00 3. Start EC2 Instances with SSM Agent 3:00 4. AWS Tags & SSM Resource Groups 4:00 5. SSM Documents & SSM Run Command 12:00 6. SSM Automations 7:00 7. [SAA/DVA] SSM Parameter Store Overview 4:00 8. [SAA/DVA] SSM Parameter Store Hands On (CLI) 7:00 9. SSM Inventory & State Manager 8:00 10. SSM Patch Manager and Maintenance Windows 4:00 11. SSM Patch Manager and Maintenance Windows - Hands On 4:00 12. SSM Session Manager Overview 3:00 13. SSM Session Manager Hands On 2:00 14. SSM Cleanup 1:00 15. AWS OpsWorks Overview 2:00 -
EC2 High Availability and Scalability
Video Name Time 1. [SAA/DVA] What is High Availability and Scalability ? 5:00 2. [SAA/DVA] Elastic Load Balancing (ELB) Overview 7:00 3. [SAA/DVA] Classic Load Balancer (CLB) 1:00 4. [SAA/DVA] Classic Load Balancer (CLB) - Hands On 10:00 5. [SAA/DVA] Application Load Balancer (ALB) 6:00 6. [SAA/DVA] Application Load Balancer (ALB) - Hands On 6:00 7. [SAA/DVA] Network Load Balancer (NLB) 2:00 8. [SAA/DVA] Network Load Balancer (NLB) - Hands On 5:00 9. [SAA/DVA] Elastic Load Balancer - Sticky Sessions 6:00 10. [SAA/DVA] Elastic Load Balancer - Cross Zone Load Balancing 5:00 11. [SAA/DVA] Elastic Load Balancer - SSL Certificates 8:00 12. [SAA/DVA] Elastic Load Balancer - Connection Draining 2:00 13. Elastic Load Balancer - Health Checks 4:00 14. Elastic Load Balancer - Monitoring, Troubleshooting, Logging and Tracing 5:00 15. Target Group Attributes 5:00 16. ALB Rules - Deep Dive 3:00 17. [SAA/DVA] Auto Scaling Groups (ASG) Overview 8:00 18. [SAA/DVA] Auto Scaling Groups Hands On 9:00 19. [SAA/DVA] Auto Scaling Groups - Scaling Policies 5:00 20. [SAA/DVA] Auto Scaling Groups - Scaling Policies Hands On 9:00 21. ASG for SysOps 6:00 22. CloudWatch for ASG 1:00 23. Auto Scaling Overview 2:00 24. Auto Scaling Hands On 2:00 25. Section Cleanup 1:00 -
Elastic Beanstalk for SysOps
Video Name Time 1. Beanstalk Overview 4:00 2. [SAA/DVA] Beanstalk Overview 5:00 3. [SAA] Beanstalk Hands On 5:00 -
CloudFormation for SysOps
Video Name Time 1. CloudFormation Intro 1:00 2. [DVA] CloudFormation Overview 7:00 3. [DVA] CloudFormation Create Stack Hands On 6:00 4. [DVA] CloudFormation Update and Delete Stack 8:00 5. [DVA] YAML Crash Course 4:00 6. [DVA] CloudFormation Resources 6:00 7. [DVA] CloudFormation Parameters 5:00 8. [DVA] CloudFormation Mappings 3:00 9. [DVA] CloudFormation Outputs 3:00 10. [DVA] CloudFormation Conditions 2:00 11. [DVA] CloudFormation Intrinsic Functions 6:00 12. CloudFormation User Data 5:00 13. CloudFormation cfn-init 6:00 14. CloudFormation cfn-signal and wait conditions 6:00 15. CloudFormation cfn-signal failures troubleshooting 4:00 16. [DVA] CloudFormation Rollbacks 6:00 17. CloudFormation Nested Stacks 6:00 18. CloudFormation ChangeSets 4:00 19. [DVA] CloudFormation Drift 4:00 20. CloudFormation DeletionPolicy 5:00 21. CloudFormation TerminationProtection 1:00 22. ASG - CloudFormation CreationPolicy 4:00 23. ASG - CloudFormation UpdatePolicy 10:00 24. CloudFormation - DependsOn 3:00 25. CloudFormation - Stack Policies 6:00 26. Multi Region - CloudFormation StackSets (from DOP) 11:00 27. Continue Rolling Back an Update 9:00 -
EC2 Storage and Data Management - EBS and EFS
Video Name Time 1. [CCP/SAA/DVA] EBS Overview 5:00 2. [CCP/SAA/DVA] EBS Hands On 5:00 3. [CCP/SAA/DVA] EC2 Instance Store 3:00 4. [SAA/DVA] EBS Volume Types Deep Dive 6:00 5. [SAA] EBS Multi Attach 1:00 6. EBS Operation: Volume Resizing 6:00 7. EBS Operation: Snapshots 4:00 8. EBS Operation: Snapshots Hands On 4:00 9. EBS Operation: Volume Migration 1:00 10. [SAA] EBS Operation: Volume Encryption 3:00 11. [SAA/DVA] EFS Overview 5:00 12. [SAA/DVA] EFS Hands On 11:00 13. [SAA/DVA] EFS vs EBS 3:00 14. EFS Access Points 3:00 15. EFS - Operations 3:00 16. EFS - CloudWatch Metrics 2:00 17. EFS - Section Cleanup 1:00 -
S3 Fundamentals
Video Name Time 1. [SAA/DVA] S3 Buckets and Objects 3:00 2. [SAA/DVA] S3 Buckets and Objects - Hands On 6:00 3. [SAA/DVA] S3 Versioning 1:00 4. [SAA/DVA] S3 Versioning - Hands On 5:00 5. [SAA/DVA] S3 Encryption 8:00 6. [SAA/DVA] S3 Encryption - Hands On 6:00 7. [SAA/DVA] S3 Security & Bucket Policies 5:00 8. [SAA/DVA] S3 Bucket Policies Hands On` 8:00 9. [SAA/DVA] S3 Websites 5:00 10. [SAA/DVA] S3 CORS 5:00 11. [SAA/DVA] S3 CORS Hands On 8:00 12. [SAA/DVA] S3 Consistency Model 1:00 -
S3 Storage and Data Management - For SysOps
Video Name Time 1. [SAA/DVA] S3 MFA Delete 2:00 2. [SAA/DVA] S3 MFA Delete Hands On 6:00 3. [SAA/DVA] S3 Default Encryption 3:00 4. [SAA/DVA] S3 Access Logs 2:00 5. [SAA/DVA] S3 Access Logs - Hands On 4:00 6. [SAA/DVA] S3 Replication (Cross Region and Same Region) 2:00 7. [SAA/DVA] S3 Replication - Hands On 6:00 8. [SAA/DVA] S3 Pre-signed URLs 2:00 9. [SAA/DVA] S3 Pre-signed URLs - Hands On 2:00 10. S3 Inventory 6:00 11. [SAA/DVA] S3 Storage Classes + Glacier 10:00 12. [SAA/DVA] S3 Storage Classes + Glacier - Hands On 3:00 13. [SAA/DVA] S3 Lifecycle Rules 5:00 14. [SAA/DVA] S3 Lifecycle Rules - Hands On 3:00 15. [SAA] S3 Analytics 1:00 16. [SAA/DVA] S3 Performance 6:00 17. [SAA/DVA] S3 & Glacier Select 2:00 18. [SAA/DVA] S3 Event Notifications 2:00 19. [SAA/DVA] S3 Event Notifications - Hands On 5:00 20. S3 Analytics 3:00 21. S3 Glacier Overview 5:00 22. S3 Glacier - Hands On 2:00 23. Glacier Vault Lock - Hands On 4:00 24. [SAA] Athena Overview 2:00 25. [SAA] Athena Hands On 8:00 26. S3 Access Points 7:00 27. S3 VPC Endpoints 2:00 28. S3 Bucket Policies Advanced 3:00 29. S3 Batch Operations 1:00 30. S3 Batch Operations Hands On 12:00 31. S3 Multi Part Upload Deep Dive 2:00 -
Advanced Storage Section
Video Name Time 1. [CCP/SAA] AWS Snow Family Overview 11:00 2. [CCP/SAA] AWS Snow Family Hands On 6:00 3. [SAA] Storage Gateway Overview 7:00 4. [SAA] Storage Gateway Hands On 1:00 5. Storage Gateway for SysOps 3:00 6. [SAA] Amazon FSx - Overview 5:00 7. [SAA] Amazon FSx - Hands On 4:00 8. FSx for SysOps 1:00 -
CloudFront
Video Name Time 1. [SAA/DVA] CloudFront Overview 9:00 2. [SAA/DVA] CloudFront with S3 - Hands On 10:00 3. CloudFront Reports, Logs and Troubleshooting 6:00 4. CloudFront Caching - Deep Dive 11:00 5. CloudFront with ALB Sticky Sessions 2:00 -
Databases for SysOps
Video Name Time 1. [SAA/DVA] RDS Overview 5:00 2. [SAA/DVA] RDS Multi AZ vs Read Replicas 7:00 3. [SAA/DVA] RDS Hands On 10:00 4. RDS Multi AZ – Failover Conditions 1:00 5. [SAA/DVA] RDS Encryption + Security 7:00 6. RDS Proxy 7:00 7. RDS Parameter Groups 4:00 8. RDS Backups and Snapshots 4:00 9. RDS Events and Logs 5:00 10. RDS & CloudWatch 4:00 11. RDS Performance Insights 5:00 12. [SAA/DVA] Aurora Overview 7:00 13. [SAA/DVA] Aurora Hands On 9:00 14. Aurora Backups 2:00 15. Aurora for SysOps 2:00 16. [SAA/DVA] ElastiCache Overview 4:00 17. [SAA/DVA] ElastiCache Hands On 4:00 18. [DVA] ElastiCache Redis Cluster Modes 3:00 19. ElastiCache Redis for SysOps 4:00 20. ElastiCache Memcached for SysOps 3:00 -
Monitoring, Auditing and Performance
Video Name Time 1. CloudWatch Metrics 3:00 2. CloudWatch Custom Metrics 4:00 3. CloudWatch Dashboards 4:00 4. CloudWatch Logs 4:00 5. CloudWatch Logs Hands On 5:00 6. CloudWatch Alarms 3:00 7. CloudWatch Alarms Hands On 5:00 8. CloudWatch Events 5:00 9. [DVA] EventBridge Overview 3:00 10. [DVA] EventBridge Hands On 5:00 11. Service Quotas Overview 2:00 12. Service Quotas Hands On 3:00 13. [CCP/SAA/DVA] CloudTrail 6:00 14. [CCP/SAA/DVA] CloudTrail - Hands On 11:00 15. CloudTrail for SysOps 3:00 16. [SAA] Config Overview 5:00 17. [SAA] Config Hands On 10:00 18. [SAA] CloudWatch vs CloudTrail vs Config 2:00 -
AWS Account Management
Video Name Time 1. Section Intro 1:00 2. AWS Status Health Dashboard 1:00 3. AWS Personal Health Dashboard 6:00 4. [SAA] Organizations Overview 9:00 5. [CCP/SAA] Organizations Hands-On 10:00 6. AWS Organizations for SysOps 2:00 7. [CCP] AWS Control Tower Overview 1:00 8. [CCP] AWS Control Tower Hands On 6:00 9. AWS Service Catalog Overview 4:00 10. AWS Service Catalog Hands-On 7:00 11. AWS Billing Alarms 3:00 12. [SAA] AWS Cost Explorer 2:00 13. AWS Budgets 6:00 14. AWS Cost Allocation Tags & Cost & Usage Reports 6:00 15. [CCP] AWS Compute Optimizer Overview 1:00 -
Disaster Recovery
Video Name Time 1. [SAA] AWS DataSync 3:00 2. [SAA] AWS Backup Overview 2:00 3. [SAA] AWS Backup Hands On 4:00 -
Security and Compliance for SysOps
Video Name Time 1. [CCP/SAA] Shared Responsibility Model 4:00 2. [CCP] DDoS, AWS Shield and AWS WAF 5:00 3. [CCP] Penetration testing on AWS 2:00 4. [SAA] Inspector Overview 2:00 5. Inspector Hands On 6:00 6. Logging in AWS 3:00 7. [SAA] GuardDuty 2:00 8. [CCP/SAA] Trusted Advisor 5:00 9. [SAA/DVA] Encryption 101 5:00 10. [SAA/DVA] KMS Overview 8:00 11. [SAA/DVA] KMS Hands On w/ CLI 9:00 12. [SAA] KMS Key Rotation 3:00 13. KMS For SysOps 3:00 14. [SAA] CloudHSM Overview 4:00 15. [CCP] AWS Artifact Overview 2:00 16. [CCP] AWS Certificate Manager Overview (ACM) 1:00 17. [DVA] AWS Certificate Manager (ACM) Hands On 6:00 18. [SAA/DVA] Secrets Manager Overview 1:00 19. [SAA/DVA] Secrets Manager Hands On 6:00 20. [DVA] SSM Parameter Store vs Secrets Manager 2:00 -
Identity
Video Name Time 1. [CCP/SAA/DVA] IAM Security Tools 1:00 2. [CCP/SAA/DVA] IAM Security Tools Hands On 2:00 3. IAM Access Analyzer 4:00 4. Identity Federation with SAML & Cognito 10:00 5. [SAA] STS & Cross Account Access 4:00 6. [DVA] Cognito User Pools Overview 3:00 7. [DVA] Cognito Identity Pools Overview 7:00 8. [DVA] Cognito User Pools vs Cognito Identity Pools 2:00 9. [SAA] AWS Single Sign On (SSO) - Overview 4:00 10. [SAA] AWS Single Sign On (SSO) - Hands On 2:00 -
Networking - Route 53
Video Name Time 1. [SAA/DVA] What is a DNS? 6:00 2. [SAA/DVA] Route 53 Overview 6:00 3. [SAA/DVA] Route 53 - Registering a Domain 3:00 4. [SAA/DVA] Route 53 - Creating our first records 4:00 5. [SAA/DVA] Route 53 - EC2 Setup 5:00 6. [SAA/DVA] Route 53 - TTL 5:00 7. [SAA/DVA] CNAME vs Alias 7:00 8. [SAA/DVA] Routing Policy - Simple 4:00 9. [SAA/DVA] Routing Policy - Weighted 5:00 10. [SAA/DVA] Routing Policy - Latency 5:00 11. [SAA/DVA] Route 53 Health Checks 5:00 12. [SAA/DVA] Route 53 Health Checks - Hands On 5:00 13. [SAA/DVA] Routing Policy - Failover 4:00 14. [SAA/DVA] Routing Policy - Geolocation 4:00 15. [SAA/DVA] Routing Policy - Geoproximity 3:00 16. [SAA/DVA] Routing Policy - Traffic Flow & Geoproximity Hands On 8:00 17. [SAA/DVA] Routing Policy - Multi Value 4:00 18. [SAA/DVA] 3rd Party Domains & Route 53 2:00 19. S3 Website with Route 53 5:00 20. [SAA/DVA] Route 53 - Section Cleanup 1:00 -
Networking - VPC
Video Name Time 1. Section Introduction 1:00 2. [SAA] CIDR, Private vs Public IP 7:00 3. [SAA] Default VPC Overview 5:00 4. [SAA] VPC Overview and Hands On 4:00 5. [SAA] Subnet Overview and Hands On 6:00 6. [SAA] Internet Gateways & Route Tables 8:00 7. [SAA] NAT Instances 12:00 8. [SAA] NAT Gateways 8:00 9. [SAA] DNS Resolution Options & Route 53 Private Zones 4:00 10. [SAA] NACL & Security Groups 14:00 11. [SAA] VPC Peering 8:00 12. [SAA] VPC Endpoints 8:00 13. [SAA] VPC Flow Logs + Athena 12:00 14. VPC Flow Logs Troubleshooting for NACL and SG 1:00 15. [SAA] Bastion Hosts 2:00 16. [SAA] Site to Site VPN, Virtual Private Gateway & Customer Gateway 5:00 17. [SAA] Direct Connect & Direct Connect Gateway 7:00 18. [SAA] Egress Only Internet Gateway 3:00 19. [SAA] AWS PrivateLink - VPC Endpoint Services 5:00 -
Other Services
Video Name Time 1. Other Services Overview 1:00 2. Amazon ES + Kibana 3:00 3. [CCP] X-Ray 2:00
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AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate (SOA-C02) Training Course
Are you ready to advance your cloud career with AWS certification? Our AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate (SOA-C02) training course is designed to help you build, manage, and operate scalable systems on AWS. Gain hands-on experience, understand AWS best practices, and get fully prepared to pass the SOA-C02 exam with confidence.
Course Overview
The AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate (SOA-C02) certification is one of the most recognized and respected credentials for cloud professionals specializing in system operations on Amazon Web Services. This certification validates the candidate’s ability to manage, deploy, and operate scalable, fault-tolerant systems on AWS. It demonstrates a deep understanding of AWS architecture, services, and best practices that enable efficient management of production-level cloud environments. The role of a SysOps Administrator is vital to organizations using AWS infrastructure, as it ensures that deployed systems remain reliable, cost-effective, and secure.
This training course has been developed to equip learners with the knowledge and practical experience required to successfully pass the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate exam. The course emphasizes hands-on practice, covering all the exam domains, including monitoring, deployment, networking, automation, and security. Participants will learn to manage AWS resources using various tools such as the AWS Management Console, AWS Command Line Interface, and CloudFormation. The course is structured to gradually take learners from foundational AWS concepts to advanced operational techniques, ensuring a complete learning journey that matches real-world requirements.
In today’s cloud-driven environment, organizations need professionals who can effectively manage operations on AWS while optimizing performance, security, and cost. This certification verifies those skills, helping individuals stand out in a competitive job market. Whether you are an IT professional transitioning to cloud administration or an experienced AWS user seeking certification, this course provides a detailed roadmap to mastering operational excellence on AWS. The focus is on understanding how to monitor system performance, manage automation, implement fault-tolerant designs, and handle troubleshooting tasks that align with AWS best practices.
What you will learn from this course
How to deploy, manage, and operate scalable and fault-tolerant systems on AWS
The ability to implement and manage security and compliance controls using IAM, KMS, and related services
How to monitor AWS environments using CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and AWS Config
Techniques for optimizing performance and cost efficiency within AWS workloads
How to use automation tools like CloudFormation, Systems Manager, and the AWS CLI for managing infrastructure as code
Configuration of networking features, including VPCs, subnets, routing tables, and gateways
Understanding high availability and disaster recovery strategies using AWS features like Auto Scaling, Elastic Load Balancer, and Route 53
Troubleshooting techniques for common AWS operational challenges
Managing data storage and backups with S3, EBS, EFS, and RDS
Preparation strategies for the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate (SOA-C02) exam with hands-on labs and scenario-based examples
This list summarizes the core skills and knowledge areas the course covers, giving learners a clear picture of the competencies they will gain upon completion. Each section of the course builds progressively on previous topics, providing both theoretical insights and practical exercises aligned with the official AWS certification objectives.
Learning Objectives
The AWS Certified SysOps Administrator training is designed to ensure learners acquire the technical and operational expertise needed to manage AWS environments effectively. One of the main objectives is to help participants develop the ability to deploy and maintain secure, resilient, and optimized AWS infrastructures. The course aims to enhance understanding of AWS services, architecture, and operational techniques to support various business applications running in the cloud. Learners will also develop strong analytical skills to monitor system performance, manage incidents, and troubleshoot operational issues using AWS tools.
Another core learning objective is to build a strong foundation in automation and infrastructure as code. The course focuses on enabling administrators to use CloudFormation templates to automate provisioning and configuration tasks. Automation not only increases efficiency but also minimizes errors in deployment and management processes. Learners will also gain familiarity with monitoring and auditing tools that help maintain compliance and visibility across AWS resources. By the end of the training, students will have a comprehensive understanding of the operational side of AWS, enabling them to confidently manage large-scale environments and ensure business continuity.
The course objectives align directly with the domains outlined in the SOA-C02 exam guide. These include monitoring and reporting, reliability and business continuity, deployment and provisioning, security and compliance, networking, and cost optimization. Mastering these domains ensures that learners are prepared not only to pass the exam but also to perform effectively in real-world AWS operations. Through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on labs, participants will gain both conceptual clarity and practical proficiency.
Requirements
To succeed in this AWS SysOps Administrator Associate training course, learners should meet certain basic requirements. Familiarity with cloud computing concepts is essential since the course assumes that participants understand the general principles of distributed systems, virtualization, and cloud architecture. A basic understanding of networking concepts such as IP addressing, DNS, and routing is also recommended, as these topics are integral to managing AWS environments. Although the course begins with fundamental AWS concepts, prior exposure to the AWS Management Console will make the learning process smoother.
Participants should also have some experience working with Linux or Windows operating systems since many AWS tasks involve system configuration, shell commands, and automation scripts. Comfort with command-line tools is beneficial because AWS CLI commands are frequently used in operational tasks. In addition, having a working knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash can be advantageous when automating AWS operations. Access to an AWS Free Tier account is strongly recommended for performing hands-on exercises. Learners will need a stable internet connection and a computer capable of running browser-based labs and command-line tools.
While these are not strict prerequisites, meeting these requirements ensures that learners can follow the course content efficiently and focus more on practical application rather than basic concepts. Those who come from non-technical backgrounds can still benefit from the course, but they may need additional time to grasp the technical details related to AWS services and infrastructure.
Course Description
This AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate course is designed to provide an in-depth exploration of AWS operations, management, and monitoring. It covers all aspects of deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting AWS systems in real-world environments. The course follows a logical progression, starting from basic AWS concepts and moving toward advanced topics like automation, networking, and cost optimization. Every section of the course has been crafted to align with the official AWS SOA-C02 exam objectives, ensuring comprehensive preparation for certification.
The course begins with an introduction to AWS architecture and the shared responsibility model, helping learners understand how AWS divides responsibilities between the provider and the customer. From there, participants explore key AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, CloudWatch, IAM, and VPC. These form the foundation for understanding operational tasks within AWS. Students will learn to deploy instances, configure storage, and set up networking while ensuring security and compliance through access management and encryption. The course also delves into automation techniques using CloudFormation and Systems Manager, teaching how to manage infrastructure efficiently through reusable templates and scripts.
A significant portion of the training focuses on monitoring and troubleshooting AWS environments. Learners will use CloudWatch metrics and logs to analyze system performance, set alarms, and identify potential issues before they escalate. The course also explores backup strategies, disaster recovery, and cost management. Through guided labs and real-world examples, participants will gain practical experience that mirrors actual SysOps responsibilities. This approach ensures that learners not only understand the theoretical aspects of AWS operations but can also apply their knowledge in professional settings. By the end of the training, participants will have the confidence and capability to manage AWS workloads effectively and take the SOA-C02 certification exam successfully.
Target Audience
This course is designed for a wide range of professionals seeking to advance their careers in cloud operations, system administration, or DevOps. It is ideal for individuals who manage AWS resources or are responsible for maintaining the operational health of AWS-based infrastructure. System administrators looking to transition to cloud roles will find this training highly beneficial, as it bridges the gap between traditional infrastructure management and modern cloud operations. DevOps engineers who work with continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines can also gain valuable insights into operational monitoring and automation.
IT professionals aiming to earn the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Associate credential will find this course a complete guide to mastering the necessary skills and knowledge. It also suits cloud architects and developers who want to understand the operational aspects of AWS environments. Technical project managers and consultants overseeing cloud-based solutions can benefit from this course by gaining a deeper understanding of how AWS operations impact performance, security, and costs. Additionally, organizations can use this training to upskill their technical teams, ensuring that internal staff are capable of handling AWS systems according to best practices.
Students or recent graduates who have a foundational understanding of cloud computing and want to specialize in AWS operations can also enroll. Since the course includes practical labs, it helps learners build hands-on experience that strengthens their resumes. Whether you are an independent consultant, an IT professional, or a team lead, this training provides a structured path to gaining operational mastery in AWS and achieving industry-recognized certification.
Prerequisites
Before enrolling in this AWS SysOps Administrator training, learners should meet a few key prerequisites to maximize their success. Ideally, participants should have at least one year of hands-on experience working with AWS services in a systems operations or administration role. This includes familiarity with tasks such as deploying instances, managing storage, and monitoring resources. Understanding AWS core services like EC2, S3, RDS, and VPC will make it easier to grasp more advanced topics presented in the course. A general knowledge of networking fundamentals is important since many AWS configurations depend on VPC setup, routing, and security controls.
Familiarity with operating systems, especially Linux and Windows, is another essential prerequisite. Many SysOps tasks involve system configuration, log analysis, and scripting within these environments. Some experience with automation tools or scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell is helpful, although not mandatory. Knowing how to navigate the AWS Management Console and use the AWS CLI for basic commands will enhance the learning experience, especially during the hands-on labs.
While no formal prerequisites are required to take the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate exam, having a foundational certification like AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner can provide a strong starting point. This ensures that learners understand AWS basics such as global infrastructure, pricing models, and key services. With these prerequisites met, participants can focus on mastering advanced operational techniques, troubleshooting methods, and exam-specific concepts without struggling with introductory material.
Deep Dive into the AWS SysOps Role
The role of a SysOps Administrator in AWS is centered on ensuring operational stability and efficiency within a cloud environment. This position requires the ability to handle complex deployments, maintain system availability, and optimize performance using AWS tools and services. SysOps professionals act as the backbone of cloud operations teams, managing servers, monitoring applications, and enforcing security policies. They bridge the gap between development and operations, ensuring that systems run smoothly after deployment. The AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Associate certification validates these abilities, confirming that the holder can manage day-to-day operations in a production AWS environment.
A SysOps Administrator must understand how to interpret system metrics, identify performance bottlenecks, and implement solutions that align with business objectives. This involves setting up automated alerts, performing root cause analysis, and ensuring systems meet compliance requirements. The course introduces learners to monitoring and troubleshooting techniques that form the foundation of operational excellence. Students will learn how to use CloudWatch to gather metrics and generate insights, use CloudTrail for auditing, and apply AWS Config to maintain compliance. The emphasis on automation ensures that repetitive tasks can be streamlined, freeing administrators to focus on more strategic operations.
The SysOps role also requires a deep understanding of AWS networking, since proper configuration of VPCs, security groups, and routing determines both performance and security. Storage management using S3, EBS, and RDS plays an equally important role in maintaining system reliability and data integrity. The course’s hands-on exercises mirror real-world SysOps scenarios, allowing learners to develop the skills needed to manage large-scale AWS infrastructures efficiently.
Course Modules/Sections
The AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate training course is structured into comprehensive modules to provide a systematic learning experience. Each module builds on previous topics, gradually introducing learners to more complex AWS operational concepts. The initial module serves as an introduction to cloud computing principles and AWS fundamentals. It familiarizes learners with the AWS global infrastructure, shared responsibility model, and fundamental services like EC2, S3, and VPC. This foundation is crucial for understanding how operations are conducted within cloud environments and prepares learners for more advanced concepts in subsequent modules.
The next module focuses on compute and storage services. Participants learn to deploy, configure, and manage EC2 instances, including launching virtual machines, selecting instance types, and managing AMIs. The module also explores storage solutions such as Amazon S3, Elastic Block Store, and Elastic File System. Students learn to configure storage access, implement lifecycle policies, manage data backups, and optimize storage costs. By integrating compute and storage knowledge, learners gain a practical understanding of how AWS resources are orchestrated to meet business needs. This module emphasizes hands-on labs to ensure that learners can apply concepts in a simulated real-world environment.
Networking and security constitute another critical module in the course. Participants explore Amazon VPC, subnets, route tables, security groups, and network ACLs. This module also introduces advanced networking topics such as VPC peering, NAT gateways, and VPN connections. Security principles are integrated, with focus areas including IAM policies, role management, and multi-factor authentication. Learners gain experience designing secure network architectures that balance accessibility and protection, ensuring compliance with organizational and industry standards. The networking and security module equips learners with the skills to deploy and maintain secure, resilient, and scalable AWS systems.
Monitoring and management services form the next module. Participants are introduced to Amazon CloudWatch, CloudTrail, AWS Config, and AWS Systems Manager. The focus is on monitoring infrastructure health, setting alerts, tracking activity, and maintaining compliance. Learners practice interpreting logs, configuring alarms, and automating remediation tasks to maintain operational efficiency. This module emphasizes the importance of visibility into system performance and the ability to proactively respond to potential issues. By mastering monitoring tools, learners understand how to maintain uptime and reliability in production environments.
The automation and orchestration module builds on earlier topics by teaching learners how to manage infrastructure as code. CloudFormation templates, AWS CLI scripts, and Systems Manager automation are explored in detail. Participants gain experience creating reusable templates, automating deployment workflows, and integrating automation into operational tasks. This module highlights how automation reduces operational errors, accelerates deployment cycles, and ensures consistent configuration across environments. Learners complete hands-on exercises that simulate real operational challenges, reinforcing their ability to manage large-scale AWS environments efficiently.
Cost optimization and operational best practices are covered in a separate module. Participants learn to monitor usage patterns, implement cost-saving strategies, and evaluate performance metrics. Techniques for rightsizing resources, leveraging reserved instances, and managing budgets are explored. This module emphasizes the dual responsibility of SysOps administrators: maintaining operational excellence while managing costs effectively. Learners also explore case studies demonstrating successful cost optimization in production environments, providing practical insights into balancing performance and expenditure.
Finally, exam preparation and practical labs form the concluding module. Participants are guided through practice tests, scenario-based questions, and simulations aligned with the SOA-C02 exam objectives. This module consolidates knowledge from all prior sections, reinforcing key operational concepts, troubleshooting techniques, and AWS best practices. Learners are also provided with tips for exam strategy, time management, and understanding question patterns. By the end of this module, participants are equipped with both the theoretical knowledge and practical experience necessary to confidently attempt the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate certification exam.
Key Topics Covered
The course addresses a broad spectrum of topics necessary for mastering AWS operations. Monitoring and reporting form a critical component, where learners study how to use CloudWatch metrics, dashboards, and alarms to track system health. CloudTrail logs are explored for auditing and security purposes, while AWS Config provides compliance monitoring and resource tracking. Understanding how to analyze system metrics and respond proactively to potential issues is central to maintaining operational excellence.
High availability and reliability are emphasized, teaching learners how to design fault-tolerant systems using multiple Availability Zones, Auto Scaling, and Elastic Load Balancing. Disaster recovery strategies, backup management, and Multi-AZ deployments in databases like RDS are explored to ensure business continuity. The course also covers deployment and provisioning strategies, teaching participants how to launch EC2 instances, configure storage, and deploy applications using AWS services such as Elastic Beanstalk and CloudFormation.
Security and compliance topics are integrated across modules. IAM policies, encryption with KMS, access controls, and multi-factor authentication are studied to safeguard cloud resources. Networking topics include VPC configuration, subnets, routing, VPN connections, NAT gateways, and peering setups, all of which are essential for building secure and scalable infrastructures. Storage management is covered extensively, with focus on S3, EBS, EFS, and RDS, along with cost optimization techniques for each service.
Automation and operational best practices form another key topic area. Participants learn to use CloudFormation templates, Systems Manager automation, and CLI scripts to streamline deployments and maintenance tasks. Hands-on exercises reinforce the importance of automation in reducing human errors and improving operational efficiency. Cost management and performance optimization are explored in depth, providing learners with strategies for monitoring resource usage, implementing budget controls, and optimizing instance performance for cost-effectiveness.
Troubleshooting and incident management are integral parts of the curriculum. Participants learn to identify common operational issues, investigate root causes, and implement corrective measures using AWS tools. Scenario-based exercises simulate real-world operational challenges, helping learners develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Finally, exam-specific topics are covered, including practice questions, case studies, and lab simulations that mirror the SOA-C02 exam format. This ensures learners gain both conceptual clarity and practical proficiency in AWS system operations.
Teaching Methodology
The teaching methodology employed in this AWS SysOps Administrator Associate course is a blend of theoretical instruction, practical demonstrations, and hands-on labs. Lectures provide conceptual clarity on AWS services, cloud architecture, and operational principles. Each concept is explained with real-world examples, allowing learners to understand its practical relevance. This approach ensures that participants not only memorize facts but also grasp the underlying operational strategies and best practices employed by professional SysOps administrators.
Hands-on labs form a significant portion of the teaching methodology. Learners are guided through exercises that simulate real-world AWS operations, such as deploying EC2 instances, configuring storage, monitoring metrics, and automating tasks using CloudFormation. These labs reinforce theoretical concepts by providing experiential learning opportunities. Participants gain confidence in executing tasks that are frequently encountered in production environments. The practical approach ensures that learners can translate knowledge into actionable skills, making them ready for both the SOA-C02 exam and workplace challenges.
Scenario-based learning is another key aspect of the methodology. Participants are presented with real-life operational scenarios that require decision-making, troubleshooting, and problem-solving. For instance, learners might be tasked with optimizing an overloaded EC2 instance, resolving connectivity issues in a VPC, or implementing a disaster recovery plan for critical databases. These scenarios enhance critical thinking, analytical abilities, and the application of AWS best practices. Mentors provide guidance and feedback, helping learners understand the rationale behind each solution.
The course also integrates collaborative learning techniques. Discussion forums, group exercises, and peer reviews encourage participants to share insights, ask questions, and solve problems collectively. This collaborative approach simulates real operational teams, helping learners develop communication and teamwork skills necessary for managing cloud operations in organizational settings. Overall, the teaching methodology combines conceptual instruction, hands-on practice, scenario-based exercises, and collaborative learning to provide a comprehensive, immersive educational experience for AWS SysOps administrators.
Assessment & Evaluation
Assessment and evaluation are integral components of the AWS SysOps Administrator – Associate training course. Learners are assessed through a combination of quizzes, hands-on lab exercises, scenario-based tasks, and practice exams. Quizzes at the end of each module help reinforce key concepts, ensuring that learners have understood the material before moving on to more advanced topics. These quizzes focus on multiple-choice questions, multiple-response questions, and short scenario-based queries that mimic the exam format.
Hands-on labs serve as practical evaluations, testing the learner’s ability to perform tasks in a real AWS environment. These include deploying instances, configuring networking, managing storage, implementing security measures, and setting up monitoring dashboards. Each lab exercise is evaluated based on accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to AWS best practices. Participants receive feedback on their performance, highlighting areas of strength and identifying topics that require further attention.
Scenario-based assessments further enhance the evaluation process. Learners are presented with operational challenges such as system failures, security breaches, or performance bottlenecks. They are required to analyze the situation, identify the root cause, implement solutions, and optimize the system. These assessments test critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the practical application of AWS services, ensuring learners are prepared for real-world operational challenges. Feedback is provided for each scenario to guide learners toward best practices and operational excellence.
Practice exams form the final layer of assessment. These full-length, timed exams simulate the official SOA-C02 certification exam, helping learners gauge their readiness. Detailed explanations for correct and incorrect answers help reinforce learning and clarify misunderstandings. By combining quizzes, labs, scenario-based tasks, and practice exams, the assessment and evaluation methodology ensures that participants gain both conceptual understanding and practical proficiency in AWS operations. Continuous feedback and iterative learning enable learners to refine their skills, maximize retention, and confidently approach the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate exam.
The evaluation process also emphasizes soft skills, such as analytical thinking, troubleshooting, and operational decision-making. These skills are essential for managing cloud infrastructure effectively, as AWS operations often involve diagnosing complex issues, coordinating with multiple teams, and making informed decisions under time constraints. By integrating technical assessments with practical operational scenarios, learners develop a well-rounded skill set that goes beyond exam preparation. This holistic approach ensures participants are equipped for both certification success and real-world performance in AWS SysOps roles.
Hands-on exercises and scenario assessments are designed to simulate large-scale operational environments. Participants are tasked with monitoring multiple EC2 instances, managing databases across regions, implementing auto-scaling policies, and configuring disaster recovery systems. These exercises mimic the challenges faced by professional SysOps administrators, providing learners with invaluable practical experience. Through this continuous assessment and iterative practice, participants not only consolidate their understanding but also develop the confidence and competence needed to manage production-level AWS environments effectively.
Benefits of the course
Enrolling in the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate (SOA-C02) training course offers a range of benefits that extend beyond exam preparation. One of the primary advantages is acquiring practical, hands-on experience with AWS cloud operations. Learners gain the skills to deploy, manage, and optimize AWS environments effectively, ensuring that cloud workloads run smoothly and securely. By completing this course, participants develop a strong understanding of how to monitor system performance, implement automation, manage networking, and maintain security compliance in real-world scenarios. This experience is invaluable for professionals tasked with managing enterprise-grade AWS environments.
Another significant benefit of the course is the comprehensive coverage of AWS services and operational best practices. Participants are exposed to EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, CloudFormation, and other essential services, allowing them to manage a full spectrum of AWS infrastructure. This knowledge equips learners to handle complex operational tasks, troubleshoot issues, and implement cost-optimized strategies. By understanding the interactions between AWS services, participants can design and maintain scalable, resilient, and secure environments that meet organizational requirements. The course also emphasizes real-world scenarios, enabling learners to develop problem-solving skills critical for managing cloud operations efficiently.
The AWS SysOps Administrator course also enhances professional credibility and marketability. Obtaining the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate credential validates a participant’s expertise in cloud operations, making them highly attractive to employers seeking qualified AWS professionals. It demonstrates proficiency in managing operational tasks, optimizing resources, ensuring security compliance, and implementing automation, all of which are highly valued in IT and cloud-focused organizations. Furthermore, the course provides exposure to exam-oriented strategies and practical labs, increasing the likelihood of certification success while simultaneously preparing participants for workplace responsibilities. These combined benefits ensure that learners gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills that can be immediately applied in professional settings.
Course Duration
The AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate training course is designed to accommodate different learning paces while providing a thorough understanding of operational tasks in AWS. The standard course duration ranges from 25 to 30 hours of instruction, which includes lectures, demonstrations, hands-on labs, and assessments. Participants can choose between self-paced learning or instructor-led sessions depending on their availability and preferred learning style. Self-paced learning allows learners to progress at their own speed, revisiting complex topics as needed, while instructor-led sessions provide structured guidance, live demonstrations, and real-time interaction with experts.
Each module within the course is carefully timed to ensure adequate coverage of essential concepts and practical exercises. For instance, initial modules covering AWS fundamentals and cloud architecture may require a shorter duration, while advanced modules on automation, networking, and monitoring typically demand more time due to the complexity of the tasks and hands-on labs. Participants are encouraged to dedicate time to practice exercises outside the scheduled lessons, as this significantly enhances retention and proficiency. The course duration is designed to balance theoretical learning with practical application, providing a comprehensive training experience that prepares participants for both the SOA-C02 exam and real-world AWS operations.
The flexibility of the course duration also accommodates professionals with varying schedules. For working individuals, the course can be completed in stages, allowing time to absorb concepts and apply them in practice environments. Intensive sessions for accelerated learning are also available for those seeking a faster path to certification. Overall, the duration of the course is structured to provide sufficient time for mastering operational concepts, gaining hands-on experience, and preparing for the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate exam without overwhelming participants.
Tools & Resources Required
To maximize learning and hands-on experience in this course, participants need access to a set of tools and resources that are essential for AWS operations. A stable computer with internet access is the primary requirement, as most labs and exercises are performed online using AWS services. Participants should also have a web browser capable of supporting the AWS Management Console, enabling them to interact with EC2 instances, S3 buckets, RDS databases, and other AWS resources directly. Access to a reliable internet connection ensures smooth execution of cloud tasks and seamless participation in live sessions or online labs.
An AWS Free Tier account is highly recommended to practice deployments, configurations, monitoring, and automation tasks. This allows learners to explore AWS services without incurring significant costs while performing exercises that mirror real-world scenarios. Familiarity with command-line tools, particularly the AWS CLI, is also important for performing operational tasks efficiently. Participants may require text editors or integrated development environments such as Visual Studio Code, Sublime Text, or PyCharm to write scripts for automation tasks using CloudFormation templates, Python, Bash, or PowerShell. These tools facilitate the implementation of infrastructure as code and simplify the process of creating reusable automation workflows.
Additional resources such as official AWS documentation, whitepapers, and practice exams provide valuable reference material to reinforce learning. Learners can access service guides, operational best practices, and troubleshooting procedures to deepen their understanding. Scenario-based labs and guided exercises act as supplementary resources, providing a structured framework for practical learning. By combining these tools and resources, participants are equipped to gain a thorough understanding of AWS operations, perform hands-on tasks, and effectively prepare for the certification exam while developing skills that are directly applicable in professional cloud environments.
Career opportunities
Completing the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate course opens up numerous career opportunities for IT professionals in cloud operations, DevOps, and system administration. Organizations across industries are increasingly migrating workloads to AWS, creating high demand for skilled SysOps professionals who can ensure operational efficiency, security, and cost optimization. Certified individuals are well-positioned to pursue roles such as AWS SysOps Administrator, Cloud Operations Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Cloud Support Engineer, and Infrastructure Administrator. These roles require proficiency in managing AWS resources, troubleshooting operational issues, implementing automation, and maintaining high availability in cloud environments.
The certification also enhances career growth prospects by validating skills in monitoring, automation, networking, and security. Professionals with this credential are often sought after for their ability to manage large-scale AWS deployments and optimize cloud workloads. The certification demonstrates proficiency in both theoretical concepts and practical application, giving employers confidence in a candidate’s ability to handle production-level operations. In addition, certified professionals often receive higher salary prospects and access to specialized roles in cloud architecture, operations management, and consulting.
Beyond traditional IT roles, the AWS SysOps Administrator – Associate certification opens opportunities in emerging cloud-focused domains. For instance, organizations implementing hybrid or multi-cloud strategies require professionals who can manage operations across AWS and other cloud platforms. The certification also prepares candidates for leadership roles such as Cloud Operations Lead or Cloud Infrastructure Manager, where strategic planning, resource optimization, and operational governance are critical. By mastering AWS operational skills, learners not only enhance their employability but also gain the capability to contribute meaningfully to organizational cloud strategies, driving efficiency, scalability, and security.
Freelancers, consultants, and independent cloud professionals also benefit from this certification. Many organizations seek certified experts for short-term projects or advisory roles, including cloud migration, optimization, and disaster recovery planning. With practical experience gained during the course, participants are equipped to offer consulting services, implement operational best practices, and optimize AWS workloads for clients. This flexibility allows certified professionals to explore diverse career paths, ranging from enterprise employment to independent consulting, creating a wide spectrum of opportunities in the rapidly evolving cloud landscape.
Enroll Today
Enrolling in the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate course is the first step toward advancing your career in cloud operations. The course is designed for individuals seeking to enhance their skills, gain hands-on experience, and achieve industry-recognized certification in AWS system administration. By enrolling, participants gain access to structured modules, comprehensive study materials, hands-on labs, scenario-based exercises, and expert guidance throughout the learning journey. This structured approach ensures that learners acquire both theoretical knowledge and practical skills that are directly applicable to real-world AWS environments.
Participants who enroll today benefit from flexible learning options, including self-paced study and instructor-led sessions, enabling them to balance professional commitments while gaining expertise. The course provides access to AWS practice environments, interactive labs, and guided exercises that reinforce key concepts and operational techniques. Learners also receive evaluation through quizzes, scenario assessments, and practice exams, allowing them to track progress and identify areas that require further focus. Enrolling in this course provides the support and resources necessary to build confidence, master AWS operational skills, and prepare effectively for the SOA-C02 certification exam.
Additionally, enrolling in the course positions participants for long-term professional growth. The skills gained extend beyond certification, equipping learners to manage cloud infrastructure, optimize performance, implement security measures, and apply automation across enterprise environments. Career opportunities expand as organizations increasingly recognize the value of AWS Certified SysOps Administrators in ensuring operational efficiency and reliability. By taking action today, learners begin a structured, immersive learning journey that strengthens cloud expertise, enhances professional credibility, and opens doors to rewarding roles in IT and cloud operations.
The course also encourages a continuous learning mindset, promoting exploration of advanced topics and new AWS services. Participants are motivated to apply best practices, innovate within cloud operations, and stay updated with the evolving AWS ecosystem. By enrolling, learners not only prepare for certification but also gain a solid foundation for lifelong learning in cloud administration, DevOps practices, and IT infrastructure management. The combination of practical skills, exam preparation, and career readiness ensures that every participant emerges from the course ready to contribute meaningfully to organizational success while advancing their professional journey in the competitive field of cloud operations.
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