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SAP-C02: Solutions Architect - Professional

70 stages in study order, about 32 hours to complete, drawn from Networking, Data engineering, Security, Core architecture and Operations and delivery. Each stage names the section of the SAP-C02 exam guide it practises.

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  1. 1Guard RailsNetworking · World 1 · Task 1.2, Task 2.3
  2. 2Shortcut to S3Networking · World 1 · Task 1.1, Task 2.3
  3. 3Across the FenceNetworking · World 2 · Task 1.1
  4. 4Hub and SpokeNetworking · World 2 · Task 1.1
  5. 5Tunnel VisionNetworking · World 2 · Task 1.1, Task 4.2
  6. 6Dedicated LineNetworking · World 2 · Task 1.1, Task 4.2
  7. 7Service BridgeNetworking · World 2 · Task 1.1
  8. 8Routing DomainsNetworking · World 3 · Task 1.1, Task 1.2
  9. 9Belt and BracesNetworking · World 3 · Task 1.1, Task 1.3
  10. 10Shared ServicesNetworking · World 3 · Task 1.1, Task 1.4
  11. 11Name GameNetworking · World 3 · Task 1.1
  12. 12Two RegionsNetworking · World 3 · Task 1.1, Task 2.4
  13. 13Inspection LaneNetworking · World 4 · Task 1.1, Task 1.2
  14. 14Bump in the WireNetworking · World 4 · Task 2.3
  15. 15Transit VIFNetworking · World 4 · Task 1.1
  16. 16Wide AreaNetworking · World 4 · Task 1.1
  17. 17Global EdgeNetworking · World 4 · Task 2.5
  18. 18Sealed LinksNetworking · World 5 · Task 1.1
  19. 19Right PipeData engineering · Data World 2 · Task 4.2
  20. 20Change CaptureData engineering · Data World 2 · Task 4.2
  21. 21Right Engine, Right PriceData engineering · Data World 5 · Task 2.6
  22. 22Trust Both WaysSecurity · Security World 1 · Task 1.2
  23. 23Inside the BoundarySecurity · Security World 1 · Task 1.2
  24. 24Who Are YouSecurity · Security World 1 · Task 1.2
  25. 25Access Denied, Why?Security · Security World 1 · Task 3.2
  26. 26Fence the OrgSecurity · Security World 2 · Task 1.4
  27. 27Resource SideSecurity · Security World 2 · Task 1.4
  28. 28Landing ZoneSecurity · Security World 2 · Task 1.4
  29. 29Same EverywhereSecurity · Security World 2 · Task 1.4
  30. 30Key Policy FirstSecurity · Security World 3 · Task 1.2
  31. 31Whose Key Is ItSecurity · Security World 3 · Task 1.2
  32. 32Rule OrderSecurity · Security World 4 · Task 1.2
  33. 33One PaneSecurity · Security World 5 · Task 1.2
  34. 34Before It HappensSecurity · Security World 6 · Task 1.2
  35. 35Automatic ResponseSecurity · Security World 6 · Task 3.2
  36. 36Volumes That FitFreeCore architecture · Architecture World 1 · Task 2.5
  37. 37Shared by ManyCore architecture · Architecture World 1 · Task 4.3
  38. 38Objects at ScaleCore architecture · Architecture World 1 · Task 2.5, Task 2.6
  39. 39Bridge to the HarbourCore architecture · Architecture World 1 · Task 4.2
  40. 40Back It UpCore architecture · Architecture World 1 · Task 1.3, Task 2.2
  41. 41Storage DeskCore architecture · Architecture World 1 · Task 3.3
  42. 42Pick the EngineCore architecture · Architecture World 2 · Task 2.5, Task 4.3, Task 4.4
  43. 43Survive the ZoneCore architecture · Architecture World 2 · Task 2.4, Task 3.4
  44. 44Aurora's WayCore architecture · Architecture World 2 · Task 2.2, Task 2.4, Task 4.4
  45. 45Cache ItCore architecture · Architecture World 2 · Task 2.5, Task 3.3
  46. 46Database DeskCore architecture · Architecture World 2 · Task 3.3, Task 3.4
  47. 47Pick the ComputeCore architecture · Architecture World 3 · Task 1.5, Task 2.5, Task 3.3
  48. 48Balance the LoadCore architecture · Architecture World 3 · Task 2.4
  49. 49Scale on a SignalCore architecture · Architecture World 3 · Task 2.4, Task 3.3
  50. 50Lose a ZoneCore architecture · Architecture World 3 · Task 2.4, Task 3.4
  51. 51Across RegionsCore architecture · Architecture World 3 · Task 1.3, Task 2.2, Task 3.4
  52. 52Fleet DeskCore architecture · Architecture World 3 · Task 3.3, Task 3.4
  53. 53Pick the PlatformCore architecture · Architecture World 4 · Task 4.3, Task 4.4
  54. 54Task and ServiceCore architecture · Architecture World 4 · Task 4.3
  55. 55Pods and NodesCore architecture · Architecture World 4 · Task 4.3, Task 4.4
  56. 56Images and RegistriesCore architecture · Architecture World 4 · Task 4.3
  57. 57Containers That ScaleCore architecture · Architecture World 4 · Task 2.4, Task 3.3
  58. 58Container DeskCore architecture · Architecture World 4 · Task 3.3, Task 4.3
  59. 59Queue or TopicCore architecture · Architecture World 5 · Task 2.4, Task 4.4
  60. 60Scale on the BacklogCore architecture · Architecture World 5 · Task 2.4
  61. 61Fan OutCore architecture · Architecture World 5 · Task 2.4, Task 4.4
  62. 62Functions Under LoadCore architecture · Architecture World 5 · Task 4.4
  63. 63Front DoorCore architecture · Architecture World 5 · Task 4.4
  64. 64The Seven RsCore architecture · Architecture World 6 · Task 4.1, Task 4.3
  65. 65Discover and TrackCore architecture · Architecture World 6 · Task 4.1, Task 4.2
  66. 66Lift and ShiftCore architecture · Architecture World 6 · Task 4.2
  67. 67Pay Less, Size RightCore architecture · Architecture World 6 · Task 1.5, Task 2.6, Task 3.5
  68. 68Modernise ItCore architecture · Architecture World 6 · Task 4.3, Task 4.4
  69. 69Migration DeskCore architecture · Architecture World 6 · Task 4.2, Task 3.5
  70. 70Alarm ActionsOperations and delivery · Ops World 1 · Task 3.1

Articles on SAP-C02

One topic each, from the documentation, ending at a stage you can play

SAP-C02 · Networking

Transit gateway route tables: association and propagation, with one packet

Association picks the table a packet is looked up in. Propagation picks which tables know a VPC. Follow one packet to see how a transit gateway segments.

Ends at Routing Domains Paid5 min read · video coming

SOA-C03 · Core architecture

gp3, io2, st1 or sc1: choosing an EBS volume by the numbers

gp3 includes 3,000 IOPS at any size, io2 is the sub-millisecond volume, st1 sells throughput by the TiB, and the instance sets the last ceiling.

Ends at Volumes That FitFree5 min read · video coming

SAA-C03 · Networking

Why can't my private subnet reach S3? Gateway and interface endpoints

With no internet gateway or NAT, a private subnet can still reach AWS services. A gateway endpoint adds a route; an interface endpoint adds an address.

Ends at Shortcut to S3 Paid5 min read · video coming

Every article on SAP-C02

Guide sections the path practises

SectionAs the guide words itStages
Task 1.1Architect network connectivity strategies15
Task 1.2Prescribe security controls11
Task 1.3Design reliable and resilient architectures3
Task 1.4Design a multi-account AWS environment5
Task 1.5Determine cost optimization and visibility strategies2
Task 2.2Design a solution to ensure business continuity3
Task 2.3Determine security controls based on requirements3
Task 2.4Design a strategy to meet reliability requirements10
Task 2.5Design a solution to meet performance objectives6
Task 2.6Determine a cost optimization strategy to meet solution goals and objectives3
Task 3.1Determine a strategy to improve overall operational excellence1
Task 3.2Determine a strategy to improve security2
Task 3.3Determine a strategy to improve performance8
Task 3.4Determine a strategy to improve reliability5
Task 3.5Identify opportunities for cost optimizations2
Task 4.1Select existing workloads and processes for potential migration2
Task 4.2Determine the optimal migration approach for existing workloads8
Task 4.3Determine a new architecture for existing workloads9
Task 4.4Determine opportunities for modernization and enhancements9

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