AWS Solution Architect in 2 months – Road Map

8-week journey toward becoming an AWS Solutions Architect Associate


Here’s the breakdown:


🚀 Week 1: AWS Fundamentals

– Introduction to AWS: Discover the basics and the core services that form the backbone of AWS

– AWS Free Tier Account: Learn how to set up an account to leverage AWS’s free offerings.

– AWS Management Console: Navigate the user interface to manage AWS services efficiently.

– EC2 Essentials: Get to know Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), AWS’s scalable computing service.



🚀 Week 2: Storage & Networking

– Deep Dive into EC2: Explore EC2 features and capabilities in more detail.

– S3 Introduction: Understand Simple Storage Service (S3), AWS’s object storage service.

– VPC Basics: Learn about Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) and how to isolate your AWS resources.



🚀 Week 3: Databases & Management

– Deep Dive into S3: Examine the advanced functionalities of S3 storage.

– RDS Introduction: Introduction to Relational Database Service (RDS) for managed database services.

– IAM Basics: Learn about Identity and Access Management (IAM) for secure AWS resource access.



🚀Week 4: Scaling & Automation

– VPC In-depth: Gain a deeper understanding of network management in AWS.

– ELB & Auto Scaling: Explore Elastic Load Balancing and Auto Scaling to manage traffic and resource allocation.

– Lambda Basics: Familiarize yourself with AWS Lambda for running code without provisioning servers.



🚀Week 5: Monitoring & DNS

– RDS & DynamoDB: Dive into database services for both SQL and NoSQL options.

– CloudWatch & CloudTrail: Monitor applications and AWS environment activities.
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– Route 53 Basics: Grasp the functionalities of AWS’s DNS web service.



🚀Week 6: Messaging & Templates

– IAM In-depth: Advanced concepts in managing users and permissions.

– SQS & SNS: Learn about Simple Queue Service and Simple Notification Service for decoupled communication.

– CloudFormation Basics: Understand the infrastructure as code service to manage AWS resources.



🚀Week 7: Review & Practice

– Service Review: Revisit all services not covered in-depth yet.

– Sample Questions: Test knowledge with practice questions.

– Practice Scenarios: Engage in hands-on labs for real-world AWS usage.



🚀Week 8: Exam Preparation

– Final Review: Go over all topics to ensure a strong understanding of the material.

– Practice Exams: Take mock exams to assess readiness.

– Weak Area Review: Focus on areas needing improvement.

– Mental Prep: Relax and prepare mentally for the exam.



By the end of this structured program, you’ll have a robust understanding of AWS architecture and services, ready to take on the AWS Solutions Architect Associate Exam with confidence.