AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Study Guide with Online Labs - by Ben Piper & David Clinton (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Virtual, hands-on learning labs allow you to apply your technical skills in realistic environments. So Sybex has bundled AWS labs from XtremeLabs with our popular AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Study Guide to give you the same experience working in these labs as you prepare for the Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam that you would face in a real-life application. These labs in addition to the book are a proven way to prepare for the certification and for work as an AWS Cloud Practitioner.

The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Study Guide Exam CLF-C01 provides a solid introduction to this industry-leading technology, relied upon by thousands of businesses across the globe, as well as the resources you need to prove your knowledge in the AWS Certification Exam. This guide offers complete and thorough treatment of all topics included in the exam, beginning with a discussion of what the AWS cloud is and its basic global infrastructure and architectural principles. Other chapters dive into the technical, exploring core characteristics of deploying and operating in the AWS Cloud Platform, as well as basic security and compliance aspects and the shared security model. In addition, the text identifies sources of documentation or technical assistance, such as white papers or support tickets.

To complete their coverage, the authors discuss the AWS Cloud value proposition and define billing, account management, and pricing models. This includes describing the key services AWS can provide and their common use cases (e.g., compute, analytics, etc.).

• Distinguish yourself as an expert by obtaining a highly desirable certification in a widely used platform
• Hone your skills and gain new insights on AWS whether you work in a technical, managerial, sales, purchasing, or financial field
• Fully prepare for this new exam using expert content and real-world knowledge, key exam essentials, chapter review questions, and other textual resources
• Benefit from access to the Sybex online interactive learning environment and test bank, including chapter tests, practice exams, key term glossary, and electronic flashcards
• XtremeLabs virtual labs that run from your browser. The registration code is included with the book and gives you 6 months unlimited access to XtremeLabs AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Labs with 8 unique lab modules based on the book.

The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Study Guide is essential reading for any professional in IT or other fields that work directly with AWS, soon-to-be graduates studying in those areas, or anyone hoping to prove themselves as an AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner.

From the Back Cover

Your Complete Guide to Preparation for the AWS Foundational CLF-C01 Exam, Now with 8 Online Lab Modules!

The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Study Guide helps you expand your skills and demonstrate your knowledge of the leading cloud computing platform. This foundational certification validates your ability to effectively demonstrate an overall understanding of the AWS Cloud, independent of specific technical roles addressed by other AWS certifications. To help you achieve success, this comprehensive guide offers complete and detailed coverage of all topics included in the AWS Certification Exam. Clear, up-to-date content, practical advice, and superior study tools fully prepare you for success on exam day. Gain the competitive edge and advance your career by earning AWS certification.

Coverage of 100% of all exam objectives in this Study Guide means you'll be ready for:

• Global infrastructure and architectural principles
• The AWS Cloud value proposition
• Key platform services and their common use cases
• Communication and Network Security
• Security, compliance, and the shared responsibility model
• Billing, account management, and pricing models
• Sources of documentation or technical assistance
• Deploying and operating in the AWS Cloud

XtremeLabs provides IT training environments for Fortune 500 companies and organizations of any size. With a library of more than 900 IT hands-on labs, students and classes have experienced XtremeLabs in more than 150 countries.

Interactive learning environment

Take your exam prep to the next level with Sybex's superior interactive online study tools. To access our learning environment, simply visit www.wiley.com/go/sybextestprep, register to receive your unique PIN, and instantly gain one year of FREE access after activation to:

• Interactive test bank with 2 practice exams help you identify areas where further review is needed. Get more than 90% of the answers correct, and you're ready to take the certification exam
• 100 electronic flashcards to reinforce learning and last-minute prep before the exam
• Comprehensive glossary in PDF format gives you instant access to the key terms so you are fully prepared

ABOUT THE XTREMELABS AWS ONLINE LABS

So you can practice with hands-on learning in a real environment, Sybex has bundled XtremeLabs AWS virtual labs that run from your browser. The registration code is included with the book and gives you 6 months of unlimited access to XtremeLabs AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Labs with 8 unique lab modules based on the book.

About the Author

Ben Piper, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, is an IT consultant who has created more than 20 training courses, covering Amazon Web Services, Cisco routing and switching, Puppet configuration management, and Windows Server Administration.

David Clinton, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, is a Linux server admin who has worked with IT infrastructure in both academic and enterprise environments. He has created more than 15 video courses, teaching Amazon Web Services and other technologies.