AWS Cloud Architect Resources

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Recommended AWS Books

Essential reading for aspiring and experienced cloud architects

AWS Certified Solutions Architect Study Guide SAA-C03 book cover

AWS Certified Solutions Architect Study Guide: Associate SAA-C03 Exam

by Ben Piper & David Clinton

The most comprehensive study guide for the SAA-C03 exam. Covers all exam objectives with hands-on labs and practice questions.

Best Seller SAA-C03
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AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional Study Guide (SAP-C02)

by Ben Piper & David Clinton

Advanced guide for the professional-level certification. Deep dives into complex architectural patterns and enterprise scenarios.

Advanced SAP-C02
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Designing Data-Intensive Applications by Martin Kleppmann book cover

Designing Data-Intensive Applications

by Martin Kleppmann

The definitive guide to building reliable, scalable, and maintainable systems. Essential reading for any cloud architect.

Must Read Architecture
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The Phoenix Project by Gene Kim book cover

The Phoenix Project

by Gene Kim, Kevin Behr & George Spafford

A novel about IT, DevOps, and helping your business win. Understand the cultural and organizational aspects of cloud transformation.

DevOps Culture
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Cloud Native Patterns

by Cornelia Davis

Design patterns for building resilient, scalable cloud-native applications. Learn microservices, containers, and serverless patterns.

Patterns Cloud Native
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Terraform Up and Running by Yevgeniy Brikman book cover

Terraform: Up & Running

by Yevgeniy Brikman

Write infrastructure as code using Terraform. Essential for any cloud architect working with multi-cloud or AWS deployments.

IaC Terraform
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AWS Security

by Dylan Shields

Master AWS security services and best practices. Learn to secure your cloud infrastructure from the ground up.

Security Best Practices
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The DevOps Handbook

by Gene Kim, Jez Humble, Patrick Debois & John Willis

How to create world-class agility, reliability, and security in technology organizations. The companion to The Phoenix Project.

DevOps Essential
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AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (SAA-C03)

Complete preparation for the SAA-C03 exam covering fundamental services, core services, storage, databases, and more.

🕑 40+ hours 🎓 Intermediate

Topics Covered:

  • Amazon EC2, S3, and IAM fundamentals
  • VPC design and networking
  • Database services (RDS, DynamoDB, Aurora)
  • High availability and fault tolerance
  • Cost optimization strategies
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AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional (SAP-C02)

Advanced certification prep for experienced architects. Master complex, multi-tier architectures and enterprise-scale solutions.

🕑 50+ hours 🎓 Advanced

Topics Covered:

  • Multi-account and organization strategies
  • Hybrid and multi-region architectures
  • Migration and disaster recovery
  • Cost control at enterprise scale
  • Security and compliance frameworks
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AWS Architecture

Master the essentials of designing scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions on AWS with modern cloud architecture expertise.

🕑 30+ hours 🎓 Intermediate

Topics Covered:

  • Well-Architected Framework principles
  • Serverless architecture patterns
  • Container orchestration with EKS/ECS
  • Infrastructure as Code
  • Monitoring and observability
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Demystifying the AWS Solutions Architect Associate Exam

Quick-start course to understand the exam format, question types, and strategies for passing the SAA-C03 on your first attempt.

🕑 2 hours 🎓 Beginner

What You'll Learn:

  • Exam structure and timing
  • How to interpret scenario questions
  • Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
  • Study planning and resources
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