AWS Certified Advanced Networking Study Guide, 2nd Edition

AWS Certified Advanced Networking Study Guide, 2nd Edition

by Todd Montgomery
Released October 2023
Publisher(s): Sybex
ISBN: 9781394171859

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Book description

The latest edition of the official study guide for the AWS Advanced Networking certification specialty exam

The newly revised second edition of the AWS Certified Advanced Networking Study Guide: Specialty (ANS-C01) Exam delivers an expert review of Amazon Web Services Networking fundamentals as they relate to the ANS-C01 exam. You’ll find detailed explanations of critical exam topics combined with real-world scenarios that will help you build the robust knowledge base you need for the test—and to succeed in the field as an AWS Certified Networking specialist.

Learn about the design, implementation and deployment of AWS cloud-based Networking solutions, core services implementation, AWS service architecture design and maintenance (including architectural best practices), monitoring, Hybrid networks, security, compliance, governance, and network automation. The book also offers one year of free access to Sybex’s online interactive learning environment and expert study tools, featuring flashcards, a glossary of useful terms, chapter tests, practice exams, and a test bank to help you keep track of your progress and measure your exam readiness.

The coveted AWS Advanced Networking credential proves your skills with Amazon Web Services and hybrid IT network architectures at scale. It assesses your ability to apply deep technical knowledge to the design and implementation of AWS Networking services. This book provides you with comprehensive review and practice opportunities so you can succeed on the challenging ANS-C01 exam the first time around. It also offers:

  • Coverage of all relevant exam domains and competencies
  • Explanations of how to apply the AWS skills discussed within to the real world in the context of an AWS Certified Networking-related career
  • Complimentary access to the practical Sybex online learning environment, complete with practice exams, flashcards, a glossary, and test bank

AWS certification proves to potential employers that you have the knowledge and practical skills you need to deliver forward-looking, resilient, cloud-based solutions. The AWS Certified Advanced Networking Study Guide: Specialty (ANS-C01) Exam, 2nd Edition, is your ticket to the next big step in your career.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Table of Contents
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright
  5. Dedication
  6. Acknowledgments
  7. About the Author
    1. About the Technical Editor
  8. Introduction
    1. Interactive Online Learning Environment and Test Bank
    2. AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty (ANS-C01) Study Guide Exam Objectives
    3. Objective Map
    4. How to Contact the Publisher
    5. Assessment Test
    6. Answers to Assessment Test
  9. PART I: Network Design
    1. Chapter 1: Edge Networking
      1. Content Distribution Networking
      2. CloudFront
      3. Global Accelerator
      4. Elastic Load Balancers
      5. API Gateway
      6. CloudFront Design Considerations
      7. Summary
      8. Exam Essentials
      9. Exercises
      10. Written Lab
      11. Review Questions
    2. Chapter 2: Domain Name Services
      1. DNS and Route 53
      2. DNS Logging and Monitoring
      3. Route 53 Advanced Features and Policies
      4. Route 53 Service Integrations
      5. Route 53 Application Recovery Controller
      6. Hybrid Route 53
      7. Multi-account Route 53
      8. Multi-Region Route 53
      9. Using Route 53 Public Hosted Zones
      10. Using Route 53 Private Hosted Zones
      11. Using Route 53 Resolver Endpoints in Hybrid and AWS Architectures
      12. Using Route 53 for Global Traffic Management
      13. Domain Registration
      14. Summary
      15. Exam Essentials
      16. Exercises
      17. Review Questions
    3. Chapter 3: Hybrid and Multi-account DNS
      1. Implementing Hybrid and Multi-account DNS Architectures
      2. Route 53 Hosted Zones
      3. Traffic Management
      4. Domain Delegation and Forwarding
      5. Configuring Records in Route 53
      6. Configuring DNSSEC
      7. Multi-account Route 53
      8. DNS Endpoints
      9. Configuring Route 53 Monitoring and Logging
      10. Summary
      11. Exam Essentials
      12. Written Labs
      13. Review Questions
    4. Chapter 4: Load Balancing
      1. Elastic Load Balancing
      2. ELB Connectivity Patterns
      3. Autoscaling
      4. AWS Service Integrations
      5. ELB Configuration Options
      6. Target Groups
      7. Encryption and Authentication
      8. Summary
      9. Exam Essentials
      10. Exercises
      11. Written Labs
      12. Review Questions
    5. Chapter 5: Logging and Monitoring
      1. CloudWatch
      2. Transit Gateway Network Manager
      3. VPC Reachability Analyzer
      4. Access Logs
      5. X-Ray
      6. Flow Logs
      7. Baseline Network Performance
      8. Inspector
      9. Application Insights
      10. Config
      11. Summary
      12. Exam Essentials
      13. Written Labs
      14. Review Questions
  10. PART II: Network Implementation
    1. Chapter 6: Hybrid Networking
      1. Hybrid Connectivity
      2. OSI Layer 1
      3. OSI Layer 2
      4. Encapsulation and Encryption
      5. Routing Fundamentals
      6. The BGP Routing Protocol
      7. Direct Connect
      8. Site-to-Site VPN
      9. AWS Account Resource Sharing
      10. Summary
      11. Exam Essentials
      12. Exercises
      13. Written Labs
      14. Review Questions
    2. Chapter 7: Connecting On-Premises Networks
      1. On-Premises Network Connectivity
      2. VPNs
      3. Layer 1 and Types of Hardware to Use
      4. Transit Gateway
      5. PrivateLink
      6. Resource Access Manager
      7. Testing and Validating Connectivity Between Environments
      8. Summary
      9. Exam Essentials
      10. Written Labs
      11. Review Questions
    3. Chapter 8: Inter-VPC and Multi-account Networking
      1. Networking Services of VPCs
      2. Hub-and-Spoke VPC Architectures
      3. Wide-Area Networking
      4. Expanding AWS Networking Connectivity
      5. Authentication and Authorization
      6. Summary
      7. Exam Essentials
      8. Exercises
      9. Review Questions
    4. Chapter 9: Hybrid Network Routing and Connectivity
      1. Industry-Standard Routing Protocols Used in AWS Hybrid Networks
      2. Optimizing Routing
      3. Connectivity Methods for AWS and Hybrid Networks
      4. AWS Networking Limits and Quotas
      5. Available Private and Public Access Methods for Custom Services
      6. Available Inter-Regional and Intra-Regional Communication Patterns
      7. Summary
      8. Exam Essentials
      9. Written Lab
      10. Exercises
      11. Review Questions
  11. PART III: Network Management and Operations
    1. Chapter 10: Network Automation
      1. Network Automation
      2. Infrastructure as Code
      3. Integrating Network Automation Using Infrastructure as Code
      4. Summary
      5. Exam Essentials
      6. Exercises
      7. Review Questions
    2. Chapter 11: Monitor, Analyze, and Optimize Network Traffic
      1. Monitoring, Analyzing, and Optimizing AWS Networks
      2. Monitor and Analyze Network Traffic to Troubleshoot and Optimize Connectivity Patterns
      3. Analyzing Logging Output to Assess Network Performance and Troubleshoot Connectivity
      4. Optimize AWS Networks for Performance, Reliability, and Cost-Effectiveness
      5. Optimizing Network Throughput
      6. Summary
      7. Exam Essentials
      8. Written Labs
      9. Exercises
      10. Review Questions
  12. PART IV: Network Security, Compliance, and Governance
    1. Chapter 12: Security, Compliance and Governance
      1. Security, Compliance, and Governance
      2. Threat Models
      3. Common Security Threats
      4. Securing Application Flows
      5. Network Architectures That Meet Security and Compliance Requirements
      6. Securing Inbound Traffic Flows
      7. Securing Outbound Traffic Flows
      8. Securing Inter-VPC Traffic
      9. Implementing an AWS Network Architecture to Meet Security and Compliance Requirements
      10. Develop a Threat Model and Identify Mitigation Strategies
      11. Compliance Testing
      12. Automating Security Incident Reporting and Alerting
      13. Summary
      14. Exam Essentials
      15. Exercises
      16. Written Labs
      17. Review Questions
    2. Chapter 13: Network Monitoring and Logging
      1. Network Monitoring and Logging Services in AWS
      2. Alerting Mechanisms
      3. Log Creation with Different AWS Services
      4. Log Delivery Mechanisms
      5. Mechanisms to Audit Network Security Configurations
      6. Traffic Mirroring and Flow Logs
      7. CloudWatch
      8. Correlating and Analyzing Information Across Single or Multiple AWS Log Sources
      9. Summary
      10. Exam Essentials
      11. Exercises
      12. Review Questions
    3. Chapter 14: Confidentiality and Encryption
      1. Confidentiality and Encryption
      2. Network Encryption Options Available on AWS
      3. VPN Connectivity Over Direct Connect
      4. Encryption Methods for Data in Transit
      5. Network Encryption and the AWS Shared Responsibility Model
      6. Security Methods for DNS Communications
      7. Implementing Network Encryption Methods to Meet Application Compliance Requirements
      8. Implementing Encryption Solutions to Secure Data in Transit
      9. Certificate Management Using a Certificate Authority
      10. Summary
      11. Exam Essentials
      12. Exercises
      13. Review Questions
  13. Appendix: Answers to Review Questions
    1. Chapter 1: Edge Networking
    2. Chapter 2: Domain Name Services
    3. Chapter 3: Hybrid and Multi-account DNS
    4. Chapter 4: Load Balancing
    5. Chapter 5: Logging and Monitoring
    6. Chapter 6: Hybrid Networking
    7. Chapter 7: Connecting On-Premises Networks
    8. Chapter 8: Inter-VPC and Multi-account Networking
    9. Chapter 9: Hybrid Network Routing and Connectivity
    10. Chapter 10: Network Automation
    11. Chapter 11: Monitor, Analyze, and Optimize Network Traffic
    12. Chapter 12: Security, Compliance and Governance
    13. Chapter 13: Network Monitoring and Logging
    14. Chapter 14: Confidentiality and Encryption
  14. Index
  15. End User License Agreement

Product information

  • Title: AWS Certified Advanced Networking Study Guide, 2nd Edition
  • Author(s): Todd Montgomery
  • Release date: October 2023
  • Publisher(s): Sybex
  • ISBN: 9781394171859