Amazon-DEA-C01

The AWS Certified Developer - Associate (DEA-C01) exam focuses on your ability to develop and deploy applications on the AWS platform. Here are the main points covered in the exam:

1. Compute

• EC2: Understanding EC2 instance types, launching instances, managing security groups, using Elastic IPs, and understanding pricing models.
• Lambda: Developing and deploying serverless applications using AWS Lambda.
• ECS & EKS: Deploying and managing containerized applications using Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS) and Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS).
• AWS Fargate: Running containerized applications without managing servers.
• CodeDeploy: Deploying applications automatically to EC2 instances and AWS Lambda functions.

2. Storage

• S3: Working with Amazon S3 for object storage, understanding different storage classes, managing access control, and using S3 lifecycle management.
• EBS: Attaching and managing Elastic Block Store (EBS) volumes for EC2 instances.
• EFS: Using Amazon Elastic File System (EFS) for shared file systems.
• Glacier: Storing data in Amazon Glacier for long-term archiving.

3. Networking

• VPC: Setting up and configuring a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) for your applications.
• Security Groups: Managing network traffic using security groups.
• Route 53: Setting up and managing DNS using Amazon Route 53.
• CloudFront: Distributing content globally using Amazon CloudFront.
• Elastic Load Balancing (ELB): Providing scalable and high-availability for your applications using ELB.

4. Databases

• RDS: Using Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) to host databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, etc.
• DynamoDB: Using a NoSQL database like Amazon DynamoDB for high-performance data storage.
• AWS Database Migration Service (DMS): Migrating databases to AWS.

5. Security

• IAM: Managing users and permissions using Identity and Access Management (IAM).
• KMS: Encrypting data using AWS Key Management Service (KMS).
• Security Groups: Controlling network traffic for your applications using security groups.
• AWS WAF: Protecting your web applications using AWS Web Application Firewall (WAF).
• AWS Shield: Protecting your applications from DDoS attacks using AWS Shield.

6. Monitoring and Logging

• CloudWatch: Monitoring your applications and infrastructure using Amazon CloudWatch.
• CloudTrail: Auditing your AWS resources using CloudTrail.
• CloudWatch Logs: Storing and analyzing logs using CloudWatch Logs.
• X-Ray: Troubleshooting and debugging applications using AWS X-Ray.

7. Serverless Applications

• Lambda: Understanding serverless computing with AWS Lambda.
• API Gateway: Creating and managing RESTful APIs using Amazon API Gateway.
• Step Functions: Building and managing workflows using AWS Step Functions.

8. Cost Optimization

• AWS Cost Explorer: Analyzing your AWS costs.
• Reserved Instances: Saving costs on EC2 instances using reserved instances.
• Spot Instances: Utilizing spot instances to reduce costs.

9. Deployment and Management

• CodePipeline: Building automated deployment pipelines using AWS CodePipeline.
• CodeBuild: Building and testing your source code using AWS CodeBuild.
• AWS CloudFormation: Managing your AWS resources using infrastructure as code with CloudFormation.
• AWS Management Console: Managing your AWS resources using the AWS Management Console.

10. Best Practices

• AWS Well-Architected Framework: Designing and deploying secure, resilient, and cost-effective applications.
• Security Best Practices: Following security best practices for AWS applications.
• Performance Best Practices: Optimizing your applications for performance.

Exam Format:

• Duration: 130 minutes (with a 10-minute break)
• Number of Questions: 65 multiple-choice questions
• Passing Score: 72%

Preparation Resources:

• AWS Documentation: https://aws.amazon.com/documentation/
• AWS Training: https://aws.amazon.com/training/
• AWS Certified Developer - Associate Exam Guide: https://aws.amazon.com/certification/certified-developer-associate/
• Practice Exams: Numerous practice exams are available online.

Remember, this is a general overview. The exam will test your knowledge in all these areas, so it's important to study the specific skills required for each section. Good luck with your exam preparation!