This preparation guide (February 2019) will help you prepare for and pass the AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional exam.
Amazon Web Services recently updated the AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional exam, and AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional exam to reflect the most recent version of February 2019. We have already covered the February 2019 preparation guide for AWS CSAA. This article will provide you with the complete guide, exam information, and preparation guide to the AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional exam.
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Let’s start with the basics of the updated AWS DevOps Engineer Professional exam.
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional Examination
DevOps engineer professional is one of the many AWS certifications. It is for those who have passed AWS SysOps Administrator Associate or AWS Developer Associate. While there is no prerequisite to any AWS certifications it is recommended that you follow a level-wise learning path.
The AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional exam validates technical skills and expertise required to provide, operate, and manage distributed applications on the AWS platform.
This exam validates the candidate’s ability in –
Automating governance processes, security checks, and compliance validation
Implementing and managing continuous delivery systems and methodologies on the AWS platform
AWS provides a platform for implementing highly available, reliable and scalable systems that are robust, secure, and scalable.
Design, maintenance, and management of tools to automate operational processes
Monitoring, logging, and metrics definition and deployment on AWS platform
Although there is no prerequisite to the AWS DevOps Engineer Professional exam, candidates should have some AWS knowledge that will allow them to pass the certification exam. The following are some of the required and recommended knowledge for the DevOps Engineer exam:
Minimum 2 years experience in managing, provisioning, and operating AWS environments
Expertise in the administration of operating systems and building automated infrastructures
Capability to code in at least one high level programming language
Understanding the most recent methods and processes for development and operations
AWS Certified DevOps Engineering Professional Exam Information
The updated AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional exam follows a similar pattern to any other AWS certification. The exam is 170 minutes long. Candidates are not limited to the number of questions. The registration fee for AWS DevOps Engineer exam costs $300. This exam is professional-level. Take a look at the table below to get a quick overview of the exam information.
AWS Certified DevOps Engineering Professional Exam Information
Name of the Certification Organization
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional
Exam Code
DOP-C01
Exam Format
Multiple Choice and Multiple Answer Questions
Exam Duration
180 minutes
Languages to be tested
English, Japanese
Registering Fee
300 USD
Preparation for the Professional Exam of AWS Certified DevOps Engineering
The exam blueprint has undergone significant changes as the AWS DevOps engineer professional exam has been updated to the February 2019 version. The exam preparation materials have been updated to reflect this change. The new guide for AWS Certified DevOps Engineer exam preparation is now available.
This guide was prepared by experts who have been following the changes in exam objectives. This AWS Certified DevOps Engineer exam preparation book will help you prepare for the exam.
Visit Official Certification Page
First, visit the official page for the AWS DevOps Engineer Professional certification exam. This page provides basic information about the exam, including prerequisites, requirements and exam language.
This page also contains the AWS DevOps Engineer Professional exam manual. Here you can find information about exam format, scoring patterns, tips, and recommendations for exam preparation. A good understanding of the exam can help you begin your preparations in the right direction.
Blueprint for AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional Exam
Domain
% of Examination
Domain 1: SDLC Automation
22%
Domain 2: Configuration Management, Infrastructure and Code
19%
Domain 3: Incident Response and Event Response
18%
Domain 4: High Availability and Disaster Recovery.

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