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AWS Solutions Architect Professional Study Guide

Domain-by-domain study guide for AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional (SAP-C02). Covers all 4 exam objectives with topic checklists, quick notes, and practice links.

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Exam Overview

Key facts before you start studying

Duration

180 min

Questions

Exam Code

SAP-C02

Domains

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1. Design Solutions for Organizational Complexity (26%)
2. Design for New Solutions (29%)
3. Continuous Improvement for Existing Solutions (25%)
4. Accelerate Workload Migration and Modernization (20%)

Domain 1

26%

Design Solutions for Organizational Complexity

Design multi-account AWS environments and complex hybrid connectivity

Topics to Master

AWS Organizations and multi-account strategies
Cross-account access and resource sharing
Network design (VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect)
Hybrid cloud architecture
Identity federation and directory services
Cost allocation and billing strategies

Domain 2

29%

Design for New Solutions

Design comprehensive solutions prioritizing security, reliability, performance, and cost

Topics to Master

Security controls and compliance
Multi-region resilient architectures
High performance architectures
Microservices and serverless patterns
Data storage and database selection
Cost optimization strategies
Well-Architected Framework principles

Domain 3

25%

Continuous Improvement for Existing Solutions

Improve and optimize existing AWS solutions

Topics to Master

Performance optimization
Operational excellence
Cost optimization and right-sizing
Security improvements and remediation
Monitoring and observability (CloudWatch, X-Ray)
Troubleshooting and root cause analysis
Automation and Infrastructure as Code

Domain 4

20%

Accelerate Workload Migration and Modernization

Design and implement migration and modernization strategies

Topics to Master

Migration strategies (7Rs: Rehost, Replatform, Refactor, etc.)
AWS Migration tools (MGN, DMS, SCT, DataSync)
Application modernization (containers, serverless)
Database migration strategies
Hybrid and edge computing
Data transfer and synchronization

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Back to AWS Solutions Architect Professional

AWS Solutions Architect Professional Study Guide

Domain-by-domain study guide for AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional (SAP-C02). Covers all 4 exam objectives with topic checklists, quick notes, and practice links.

Download PDF Notes

Exam Overview

Key facts before you start studying

Duration

180 min

Questions

Exam Code

SAP-C02

Domains

Quick Navigation

Jump to a specific exam domain

1. Design Solutions for Organizational Complexity (26%)
2. Design for New Solutions (29%)
3. Continuous Improvement for Existing Solutions (25%)
4. Accelerate Workload Migration and Modernization (20%)

Domain 1

26%

Design Solutions for Organizational Complexity

Design multi-account AWS environments and complex hybrid connectivity

Topics to Master

AWS Organizations and multi-account strategies
Cross-account access and resource sharing
Network design (VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect)
Hybrid cloud architecture
Identity federation and directory services
Cost allocation and billing strategies

Domain 2

29%

Design for New Solutions

Design comprehensive solutions prioritizing security, reliability, performance, and cost

Topics to Master

Security controls and compliance
Multi-region resilient architectures
High performance architectures
Microservices and serverless patterns
Data storage and database selection
Cost optimization strategies
Well-Architected Framework principles

Domain 3

25%

Continuous Improvement for Existing Solutions

Improve and optimize existing AWS solutions

Topics to Master

Performance optimization
Operational excellence
Cost optimization and right-sizing
Security improvements and remediation
Monitoring and observability (CloudWatch, X-Ray)
Troubleshooting and root cause analysis
Automation and Infrastructure as Code

Domain 4

20%

Accelerate Workload Migration and Modernization

Design and implement migration and modernization strategies

Topics to Master

Migration strategies (7Rs: Rehost, Replatform, Refactor, etc.)
AWS Migration tools (MGN, DMS, SCT, DataSync)
Application modernization (containers, serverless)
Database migration strategies
Hybrid and edge computing
Data transfer and synchronization

Continue Your Prep

Free CertStud resources for SAP-C02

Study Notes Exam Study Plan Start Practice Test