My Roadmap to the AWS Solutions Architect Associate Exam

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Last month, I became an AWS Certified Solutions Architect associate. In this article, I review my prep process and share resources I used to prepare for the exam. Intro I’ve been working with AWS since around 2017, so I knew a lot about many service offerings before taking the exam. However, the Solutions Architect exam has a lot of breadth, so many of the services covered weren’t familiar to me. This certification was also my first “cloud” certification, so there was a lot I had to prepare for.
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My CKAD Experience

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Earlier this month, I took the CKAD exam and passed with a 94% score and almost a full hour left on the clock. In this blog post, I go over my experience with the exam and my prep process. Some background Before we begin, it’s important to highlight that I prepared for and obtained the CKA certification two weeks before taking the CKAD exam, so bear that in mind when I talk about the difficulty level and the time it took me to study for the exam.
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The Importance of Slowing Down

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In today’s world, it’s common to feel compelled to keep pushing through when you’re exhausted. However, sometimes, you need to slow down for a while. Intro I recently took a short break after over a year with no time off other than being sick. What happened then made me decide never to let that happen again. About my daily routine I am a software engineer. As of this date, I work at a consulting company as a contractor allocated to one of its clients.
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My CKA Exam prep

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I recently passed the CKA exam with a 90% score and forty minutes to spare. In this article, I’ll explain the prep process that got me there. Intro Before we begin, explaining why I sought the CKA certification in the first place is paramount, and there are a few reasons. First and foremost, the CKA exam is known to be tough, and therefore, the industry regards it to the highest standards.
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