AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Associate (SOA-C02): Cost and Performance Optimization
Field | Description / Template |
|---|---|
Purpose | This course helps learners optimize AWS workloads for cost efficiency and high performance. It covers tools and techniques for monitoring spending, reducing unnecessary costs, and improving system performance using AWS services and best practices. The course prepares learners for the SOA-C02 certification by focusing on real-world optimization scenarios and operational efficiency. |
Audience | System administrators, cloud engineers, DevOps professionals, and AWS certification aspirants responsible for managing cost and performance in AWS environments. |
Role | SysOps Administrator, Cloud Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, FinOps Practitioner. |
Domain | Cloud Computing, Cost Optimization, Performance Engineering |
Skill Level | Intermediate |
Style | Hands-on, lab-driven learning with real-world scenarios, AWS console walkthroughs, and practical exercises focused on cost monitoring and performance tuning. |
Duration | 6–10 hours |
Related Technologies | AWS Cost Explorer, AWS Budgets, AWS Compute Optimizer, Amazon S3, Amazon EC2, Amazon RDS, AWS Trusted Advisor, RDS Performance Insights |
Course Description
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of cost and performance optimization in AWS environments. Learners will explore cost management tools such as AWS Cost Explorer, cost allocation tags, and AWS Budgets to track and control cloud spending.
The course also focuses on performance optimization techniques, including using AWS Compute Optimizer, analyzing metrics, and improving storage and compute performance. Learners will explore strategies such as S3 transfer acceleration, multipart uploads, and placement groups to enhance system efficiency.
Additionally, the course covers identifying underutilized resources using AWS Trusted Advisor and improving database performance using RDS Performance Insights and RDS Proxy. Through hands-on labs and real-world scenarios, learners will develop the skills needed to balance cost and performance while preparing for the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Associate (SOA-C02) exam.
Who is this course for
System administrators managing AWS costs and performance
DevOps engineers optimizing infrastructure efficiency
Cloud engineers responsible for workload performance
AWS certification aspirants (SysOps Administrator Associate)
Professionals involved in FinOps and cost management
Course Objectives
Monitor and analyze AWS costs using Cost Explorer and budgets
Implement cost allocation tagging and resource grouping strategies
Identify cost-saving opportunities using AWS tools and managed services
Optimize compute and storage performance using AWS best practices
Improve S3 data transfer and upload performance
Analyze and optimize database performance using RDS tools
Identify underutilized resources using Trusted Advisor
Balance cost efficiency with performance requirements
Prepare effectively for the SOA-C02 certification exam
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of AWS core services (EC2, S3, RDS)
Familiarity with cloud computing and system operations
Some experience with AWS environments is helpful
Basic understanding of cost and performance concepts (optional)
Course outline
Section 1: Cost Optimization
AWS Cost Explorer and Cost Allocation Tags
Creating AWS Tags and Resource Groups
Improving Costs with AWS Budgets
Lab: Creating an AWS Budget and Billing Alarm
Reducing Cost through Managed Services
Section 2: Performance Optimization
AWS Compute Optimizer
Using Metrics to Improve Performance and Costs
Increasing S3 Transfer Speeds with Transfer Acceleration
Enhancing S3 Performance with Multipart Upload
Using Placement Groups to Increase TCP/IP Traffic Flow
Identifying Underutilized Resources Using Trusted Advisor
Lab: Performance Analysis Using RDS Performance Insights
Increasing Scalability with RDS Proxy
Enhancing EC2 Performance Using Instance Store
Section 3: Summary
Review: Cost and Performance Optimization Summary
Cost and Performance Optimization Quiz