Achieving AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate certification validates your technical expertise in deployment, management and operations on the AWS platform. It confirms that you understand the concepts of:

• Deploying, managing and operating scalable, highly available and fault-tolerant systems on AWS.
• Migrating an existing on-premises application to AWS.
• Implementing and controlling the flow of data to and from AWS.
• Selecting the appropriate AWS service based on compute, data or security requirements.
• Identifying appropriate use of AWS operational best practices.
• Estimating AWS usage costs and identifying operational cost control mechanisms.

Before attempting the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate exam, you should have the following required knowledge, skills and experience:

AWS Knowledge

• At least one year of hands-on experience with the AWS platform.
• Professional experience managing/operating production systems on AWS.
• A firm grasp of AWS seven principles for architecting for the cloud.
• Hands-on experience with the AWS CLI and SDKs/API tools.
• Understanding of network technologies as they relate to AWS.
• Good grasp of fundamental security concepts with hands-on experience implementing security controls and compliance requirements.

General IT Knowledge

• One to two years of experience as a systems administrator in a systems operations role.
• Understanding of virtualization technology.
• Experience monitoring and auditing systems.
• Knowledge of networking concepts (DNS, TCP/IP and firewalls).
• Ability to collaborate with developers and the business team across your organization.