AWS certs worth doing?
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I'm currently studying for the solutions architect cert. I've seen a fair few jobs out there asking for AWS qualifications but its something I was interested in for a while. I'm fairly sure it's going to be fairly big in the next couple years so can't hurt being qualified in it.
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If you have the time and the inclination, why not? You will probably learn a lot. Is it expensive?
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It's not too expensive, iirc you don't have to do a pre-req course (a la VMware) and the exams are $300 USD, so about £200...
If you get the course videos from Udemy in one of their many sales, it'll be £8, so £208 if you first time it
If you get the course videos from Udemy in one of their many sales, it'll be £8, so £208 if you first time it
Absolutely and without doubt. I spend a fair bit of time on AWS and am currently DevOps Associate and SA Professional certified. With AWS opening a region here in the UK towards the end of the year or early next, the party is only just about to begin. AWS will eat up a huge amount of business from traditional vendors and is set to continue its wildly popular trajectory. Getting more into AWS is a very smart career move.
Has anyone used - https://linuxacademy.com ?
I've only used AWS to host a few static websites, but it's something I'd like to learn as the services look really interesting, although at my current place it's not really used.
I've only used AWS to host a few static websites, but it's something I'd like to learn as the services look really interesting, although at my current place it's not really used.
I would advise getting familiar with the concepts of cloud before you specialise in AWS. So get a decent grasp of the philosophy behind pets vs. cattle, configuration management, automation etc. before you specifically learn about how they apply to AWS. I've seen too many people treat AWS/Azure like the VMware cluster they are used to and while you can probably get away with it right now because the demand is so high, eventually that won't be the case.
Yup and there is lots of decent material out there. Start with the AWS high level overviews and documentation, imo.
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From my own observations of scanning the IT job market over the last few months, I would say it definitely is worth having AWS knowledge.
However what 'Caged' says is true. Additionally, just knowledge of AWS alone I don't think it would be sufficient. Me for example, my plan is to study for the LPIC1&2 over this year and then do my CCNA. (I also have 8 years 1/2 line exp in IT)
Only after that lot and getting a Linux role where I'm dealing with this stuff day in day out, would I consider doing an AWS cert. Plus it would be something work pays for.
So what I'm saying is you need to be more rounded out than just AWS certified.
If I was a recruiter I would expect you to have accompanying exp along with your AWS cert.
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