AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty

Module 1: Design and implement hybrid IT network architectures at scale

•  Implement connectivity for hybrid IT
• Given a scenario, derive an appropriate hybrid IT architecture connectivity solution
• Explain the process to extend connectivity using AWS Direct Connect
• Evaluate design alternatives that leverage AWS Direct Connect
• Define routing policies for hybrid IT architectures

Module 2: Design and implement AWS networks

• Apply AWS networking concepts
• Given customer requirements, define network architectures on AWS
• Propose optimized designs based on the evaluation of an existing implementation
• Determine network requirements for a specialized workload
• Derive an appropriate architecture based on customer and application requirements
• Evaluate and optimize cost allocations given a network design and application data flow

Module 3: Automate AWS tasks

• Evaluate automation alternatives within AWS for network deployments
• Evaluate tool-based alternatives within AWS for network operations and management

Module 4: Configure network integration with application services

• Leverage the capabilities of Route 53
• Evaluate DNS solutions in a hybrid IT architecture
• Determine the appropriate configuration of DHCP within AWS
• Given a scenario, determine an appropriate load balancing strategy within the AWS ecosystem
• Determine a content distribution strategy to optimize for performance
• Reconcile AWS service requirements with network requirements

Module 5: Design and implement for security and compliance

• Evaluate design requirements for alignment with security and compliance objectives
• Evaluate monitoring strategies in support of security and compliance objectives
• Evaluate AWS security features for managing network traffic
• Utilize encryption technologies to secure network communications

Module 6: Manage, optimize, and troubleshoot the network

• Given a scenario, troubleshoot and resolve a network issue