Book Review - AWS Solutions Architect Associate Exam Guide SAA-C03 (updated version as of late 2022) by Sybex/Wiley
As discussed earlier, knocking out some certifications to help validate your knowledge is a great way to differentiate your resume for your competitors. Since Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a (the?) behemoth in the cloud infrastructure and services world, it's not a bad idea to learn some AWS skills and earn some certifications along the way. When I started out building a cloud practice for a previously Cisco-focused VAR, I had to start from scratch. After knocking out the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C01), which is a great entry-level cloud certification, I knew I would have to push further. Think about it, if a certification is relatively easy to attain, you will want to stand out if your goal is to work towards being a Subject Matter Expert (SME), thought leader, or just really good at your job of managing cloud infrastructure on AWS. You do that by going up the ladder. Similar to my Cisco journey from CCNA to CCNP to CCIE, the higher you go, the less compet...