AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialist (ANS-C00 Exam Learning Path)
I just passed the AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Speciality (ANSC00) which was my first certification. This was the beginning of my journey to the AWS Speciality certificates. Although I felt that the preparation time was not sufficient, I managed to pass. This exam is more difficult than the professional exam. Networking concepts are hard to grasp.
AWS Certified Advanced Networking Speciality (ANSC00) exam focuses on AWS Networking concepts. It validates basically
Cloud-based solutions can be designed, developed, and deployed using AWSImplement core AWS Services according to best practices in architecture
All AWS services require a network architecture that can be designed and maintained.
Use AWS tools to automate networking tasks. Refer to the AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Speciality Exam Guide
Exam Resources for AWS Certified Advanced Networking Speciality (ANSC00)
Online CoursesStephane MAREK – Ultimate AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty 2021
Zeal Vora – AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty course
Linux Academy – AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty Course
Practice Tests Braincert AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty AWS-C00 Practice Exams
Stephane Maarek – Practice Exam – AWS Certified Advanced networking Specialty
Whizlabs – AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialistty Practice testsAWS Certified Advanced Networking (ANS-C00 Exam Summary)
AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Speciality exam covers many Networking concepts such as VPC, VPN and Direct Connect, Route 53. ALB, NLB, ALB.
When solving the DevOps Engineer questions, one of my key strategies was to read the question and then use paper and pencil to draw a rough structure and then focus on the areas you need to improve. Trust me, you can eliminate two answers and then focus on the other two. To check the difference area, read the other answers. This will help you get to the correct answer or at least a 50% chance of getting it right.
Make sure you cover the following topics:Networking & Content delivery. Networking is a complex field.
Understand VPC in depthUnderstand VPC, Subnets
AWS allows you extend your VPC by adding another VPC (hint, focus on the IP limitations you can assign to a created VPN).
Understanding Security Groups, NACLs (Hint: NACLs are stateless, and it is reflected on VPC Flow Logs).
Understanding DHCP Option Sets esp. How to resolve DNS from both AWS and on-premises data centers. Cross-compare the ones you need to understand what’s required
Understanding Placement Groups, Enhanced networking
Learn more about VPC Endpoints Gateway and Interface Endpoints support a variety of services. Private Links are also known as Interface Endpoints.
Know Transit VPC and how to use it
CloudHub: Learn more about it and its use case
Virtual Private Network is used to establish connectivity between AWS VPC and on-premises data centers
Direct Connect is used to establish connectivity between your on-premises datacenter and AWS VPC or Public Services. Make sure you fully understand Direct Connect. Without this, you will not be able to pass the exam.
Direct Connect connections – Dedicated or Hosted connections
Learn how to create a Direct Connect Connection (hint: LOA–CFA provides details for partners to connect to AWS Direct Connect location).
Understanding virtual interfaces options – Private Virtual Interface for VPC Resources and Public Virtual Interface For Public Resources
Setup Private and Public VIFs
Understanding Route Propagation, propagation priority and BGP connectivity
High Availability options are based on cost and time, i.e. Second Direct Connect connection OR
AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialist (ANS-C00 Exam Learning Path)
