The official study guide for the AWS certification specialty exam
The AWS Certified Advanced Networking Official Study Guide - Specialty Exam helps to ensure your preparation for the AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty Exam. Expert review of AWS fundamentals align with the exam objectives, and detailed explanations of key exam topics merge with real-world scenarios to help you build the robust knowledge base you need to succeed on the exam-and in the field as an AWS Certified Networking specialist. Coverage includes the design, implementation, and deployment of cloud-based solutions; core AWS services implementation and knowledge of architectural best practices; AWS service architecture design and maintenance; networking automation; and more. You also get one year of free access to Sybex's online interactive learning environment and study tools, which features flashcards, a glossary, chapter tests, practice exams, and a test bank to help you track your progress and gauge your readiness as exam day grows near.
The AWS credential validates your skills surrounding AWS and hybrid IT network architectures at scale. The exam assumes existing competency with advanced networking tasks, and assesses your ability to apply deep technical knowledge to the design and implementation of AWS services. This book provides comprehensive review and extensive opportunities for practice, so you can polish your skills and approach exam day with confidence.
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Technical expertise in cloud computing, using AWS, is in high demand, and the AWS certification shows employers that you have the knowledge and skills needed to deliver practical, forward-looking cloud-based solutions. The AWS Certified Advanced Networking Official Study Guide - Specialty Exam helps you learn what you need to take this next big step for your career.
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ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Sidhartha Chauhan is a solutions architect with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
James Devine is a solutions architect with AWS.
Alan Halachmi is a senior manager, solutions architect with AWS.
Matt Lehwess is a principal solutions architect with AWS.
Nick Matthews is a solutions architect with AWS.
Steve Morad is a principal solutions architect with AWS.
Steve Seymour is a principal solutions architect with AWS.
Foreword xxxiii
Introduction xxxvii
Assessment Test xliv
Chapter 1 Introduction to Advanced Networking 1
AWS Global Infrastructure 2
Amazon Virtual Private Cloud 4
AWS Networking Services 7
Summary 9
Resources to Review 9
Exam Essentials 10
Exercise 11
Review Questions 12
Chapter 2 Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC) and Networking Fundamentals 15
Introduction to Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC) 16
Subnets 19
Route Tables 22
IP Addressing 23
Security Groups 26
Network Access Control Lists (ACLs) 29
Internet Gateways 30
Network Address Translation (NAT) Instances and NAT Gateways 31
Egress-Only Internet Gateways (EIGWs) 33
Virtual Private Gateways (VGWs), Customer Gateways, and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) 35
VPC Endpoints 36
VPC Peering 38
Placement Groups 40
Elastic Network Interfaces 41
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Option Sets 42
Amazon Domain Name Service (DNS) Server 43
VPC Flow Logs 43
Summary 45
Resources to Review 48
Exam Essentials 48
Exercises 51
Review Questions 55
Chapter 3 Advanced Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC) 57
VPC Endpoints 58
VPC Endpoint Overview 59
Gateway VPC Endpoints 60
Interface VPC Endpoints 64
Transitive Routing 70
IP Addressing Features 74
Summary 77
Exam Essentials 78
Resources to Review 80
Exercises 80
Review Questions 88
Chapter 4 Virtual Private Networks 93
Introduction to Virtual Private Networks 94
Site-to-Site VPN 94
Client-to-Site VPN 112
Design Patterns 114
Summary 117
Exam Essentials 119
Resources to Review 120
Exercises 121
Review Questions 126
Chapter 5 AWS Direct Connect 129
What Is AWS Direct Connect? 130
Physical Connectivity 131
Logical Connectivity 135
Resilient Connectivity 140
Billing 147
Summary 149
Exam Essentials 149
Resources to Review 150
Exercises 150
Review Questions 153
Chapter 6 Domain Name System and Load Balancing 155
Introduction to Domain Name System and Load Balancing 156
Domain Name System 156
Amazon EC2 DNS Service 163
Amazon Route 53 168
Elastic Load Balancing 180
Elastic Load Balancing Concepts 187
Elastic Load Balancer Configuration 189
Summary 193
Exam Essentials 196
Resources to Review 198
Exercises 199
Review Questions 205
Chapter 7 Amazon CloudFront 207
Introduction to Amazon CloudFront 208
Content Delivery Network Overview 208
The AWS CDN: Amazon CloudFront 209
Summary 224
Exam Essentials 224
Resources to Review 225
Exercises 226
Review Questions 230
Chapter 8 Network Security 233
Governance 235
Data Flow Security 238
AWS Security Services 252
Detection and Response 254
Summary 260
Resources to Review 262
Exam Essentials 264
Exercises 266
Review Questions 269
Chapter 9 Network Performance 273
Network Performance Basics 274
Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) Instance Networking Features 276
Optimizing Performance 279
Example Applications 283
Performance Testing 286
Summary 289
Resources to Review 290
Exam Essentials 290
Exercises 292
Review Questions 299
Chapter 10 Automation 305
Introduction to Network Automation 306
Infrastructure as Code 306
Network Monitoring Tools 325
Summary 331
Exam Essentials 331
Resources to Review 333
Exercises 334
Review Questions 341
Chapter 11 Service Requirements 345
Introduction to Service Requirements 346
The Elastic Network Interface 346
AWS Cloud Services and Their Network Requirements 346
Summary 354
Exam Essentials 355
Resources to Review 356
Exercises 357
Review Questions 360
Chapter 12 Hybrid Architectures 363
Introduction to Hybrid Architectures 364
Application Architectures 365
Access VPC Endpoints and Customer-Hosted Endpoints over AWS Direct Connect 375
Use of Transitive Routing in Hybrid IT 379
Summary 386
Exam Essentials 388
Resources to Review 389
Exercises 389
Review Questions 394
Chapter 13 Network Troubleshooting 397
Introduction to Network Troubleshooting 398
Methodology for Troubleshooting 398
Network Troubleshooting Tools 399
Troubleshooting Common Scenarios 401
Summary 409
Exam Essentials 410
Resources to Review 411
Exercises 412
Review Questions 415
Chapter 14 Billing 419
Billing Overview 420
Summary 428
Exam Essentials 428
Resources to Review 429
Exercises 429
Review Questions 432
Chapter 15 Risk and Compliance 435
It All Begins with Threat Modeling 436
Ownership Model and the Role of Network Management 439
Controlling Access to AWS 439
Encryption Options 442
Network Activity Monitoring 444
Malicious Activity Detection 449
Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Assessment 454
Summary 456
Exam Essentials 457
Resources to Review 458
Exercises 459
Review Questions 464
Chapter 16 Scenarios and Reference Architectures 467
Introduction to Scenarios and Reference Architectures 468
Hybrid Networking Scenario 468
Multi-Location Resiliency 472
Summary 476
Resources to Review 476
Exam Essentials 477
Exercises 478
Review Questions 481
Appendix Answers to Review Questions 485
Chapter 1: Introduction to Advanced Networking 486
Chapter 2: Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC) and Networking Fundamentals 487
Chapter 3: Advanced Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC) 487
Chapter 4: Virtual Private Networks 489
Chapter 5: AWS Direct Connect 490
Chapter 6: Domain Name System and Load Balancing 490
Chapter 7: Amazon CloudFront 491
Chapter 8: Network Security 492
Chapter 9: Network Performance 493
Chapter 10: Automation 495
Chapter 11: Service Requirements 496
Chapter 12: Hybrid Architectures 497
Chapter 13: Network Troubleshooting 498
Chapter 14: Billing 498
Chapter 15: Risk and Compliance 499
Chapter 16: Scenarios and Reference Architectures 499
Index 501
