Become proficient in networking in AWS and prepare to confidently pass the certification exam by using exam-specific study materials
Purchase of this book unlocks access to web-based exam prep resources including practice tests, flashcards, exam tips, and the eBook PDF
Key Features
- Get a thorough understanding of the latest AWS ANS-C01 exam objectives
- Explore AWS networking options, services, features, and their relationships
- Prepare for exam success with mock exams that correctly reflect exam-level difficulty
Book Description
The AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty certification exam focuses on leveraging AWS services alongside industry standards to create secure, resilient, and scalable cloud networks.
Written by industry experts with decades of experience in the field, this comprehensive exam guide will enable you to transform into an AWS networking expert, going beyond the ANS-C01 exam blueprint to maximize your impact in the field. You’ll learn all about intricate AWS networking options and services with clear explanations, detailed diagrams, and practice questions in each chapter. The chapters help you gain hands-on experience with essential components, such as VPC networking, AWS Direct Connect, Route 53, security frameworks, and infrastructure as code. With access to mock exams, interactive flashcards, and invaluable exam tips, you have everything you need to excel in the AWS ANS-C01 exam.
This book not only prepares you to confidently take the exam, but also deepens your understanding and provides practical insights that are vital for a successful career in AWS cloud networking.
By the end of this exam guide, you’ll be thoroughly trained to take the AWS ANS-C01 exam and efficiently design and maintain network architectures across a wide range of AWS services.
What you will learn
- Build resilient, scalable networks by using AWS network constructs
- Integrate hybrid connectivity models by using AWS and third-party architecture
- Assess the various load balancing and DNS options that AWS provides
- Examine security frameworks in AWS and the constructs that support secure connectivity
- Utilize AWS monitoring tools to optimize and diagnose network connectivity
- Comprehend AWS ANS-C01 exam questions to maximize your chances of answering correctly
Who this book is for
This book is for professional networkers who want to achieve certification in AWS cloud networking. Anyone currently working as a network engineer or architect, as well as individuals looking to transition into AWS networking will also find this book valuable. A foundational understanding of basic network concepts and an in-depth knowledge of the cloud service connectivity model, specifically the distinctions between IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS services.
Table of Contents
- Advanced VPC Networking
- VPC Traffic and Performance Monitoring
- Networking Across Multiple AWS Accounts
- AWS Direct Connect
- Hybrid Networking with AWS Transit Gateway
- Connecting Third-Party Networks to AWS
- AWS Route 53: Basics
- AWS Route 53: Advanced
- AWS Elastic Load Balancing
- AWS CDN and Global Traffic Management
- Security Framework
- AWS Security Services
- Infrastructure as Code
- Data Analytics and Optimization
- Conclusion
Tim is a Sr. Cloud Solutions Architect with 15 years of experience working in networking. He has worked on some of the world's largest networks, whether as a contractor, employee, or consultant. At Aviatrix, he helps customers design and deploy cloud networking solutions in single or multiple clouds, blending traditional and cloud networking expertise. Prior to Aviatrix, Tim worked at Cisco on Cisco's SD-WAN solution in the Customer Proof of Concept (CPOC) labs and as a dCloud developer. He has spoken at Cisco Live and written several books. He is also a co-host of the Cables2Clouds Podcast, focusing on hybrid cloud networking. Tim currently lives in Raleigh, NC with his wife and two daughters, two cats and a dog. When not studying or helping others with networking, he plays video games and tabletop roleplaying games.
Steve McNutt, CCIE #6495 (Enterprise Infrastructure, Security), M.S. Cybersecurity, and Devnet Professional, has been in the Information Technology business since 1995 in various roles, including individual contributor, management, and business founder/owner. Steve is an avid snowboarder, hiker, and cyclist who enjoys spending time with his wife, Caroline, in Western North Carolina
Chris is a Sr. Solutions Architect with over 13 years of experience working in computer networking. He achieved his CCIE in Enterprise Infrastructure back in 2019. In his role at Aviatrix, he focuses on multicloud networking and security. Prior to transitioning to the cloud, he served as an architect working with several other networking technologies such as SD-WAN, MPLS, & L3VPN. Chris has a strong passion for helping and encouraging others to get into the world of cloud networking and you can occasionally find him blogging at this blog The Control Plane. He is also a co-host of the Cables2Clouds Podcast, focusing on hybrid cloud networking. Chris is currently living as an expat residing in Sydney, Australia. In his spare time, you can find Chris spending time outdoors, playing almost any team sport under the sun, or skateboarding.
