I'm taking the Solutions Architect test next Wednesday and I'm looking for some solid tips, advice, or study materials that others found helpful for passing the exam. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
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I highly recommend checking out the Tutorials Dojo practice exams. They really help you gauge your current knowledge. If you stumble on questions, go back to your study materials and focus on those areas. The exam isn't too hard if you've prepared, but it covers a lot, so prepare to really dive into the design patterns. Knowing the core services like EC2, S3, and IAM is crucial, along with understanding best practices from the Well Architected Framework. Make sure you address your weak spots before the test! If you haven’t studied much, consider delaying the exam a bit.
Are you aiming for the associate or pro exam? The pro exam has a heavier focus on networking and AWS Organizations, so you'll need to prepare differently for that.
Yeah, I found the Tutorials Dojo practice exams super helpful too! I used Cantrill's course for some of the info, and while it was decent, it had gaps. As long as you do well on those practice tests, you should be set. Just make sure you understand some of the other AWS services too, like the question I encountered regarding Oracle Custom solutions. It's good to know what you might not be familiar with, especially if you’ve been using AWS for a while.