May 2026
Intermediate to advanced
323 pages
1h 36m
English
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AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) Exam Guide - Second Edition
by Rajesh Daswani, Jess Alvarez
Overview
Master AWS cloud fundamentals and real-world architecture strategies with hands-on labs and expert exam prep for the CLF-C02 certification.
Key Features
- Gain foundational cloud knowledge aligned to the CLF-C02 exam objectives
- Learn to design AWS-based solutions using real-world business scenarios
- Build confidence with 3 full-length mock exams, flashcards, and hands-on project exercises
- Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook
Book Description
Start your cloud career with the official AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam guide, fully updated for the CLF-C02 syllabus. Whether you're from an IT or non-technical background, this book will help you confidently prepare for certification while also developing real-world skills needed in today’s cloud workforce.
Written by seasoned AWS trainer Rajesh Daswani, this guide delivers a structured learning path that combines essential AWS concepts with practical project work. Covering core services such as EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, RDS, and Lambda, you'll learn how to choose the right tools, design cloud-native solutions, and apply AWS’s shared responsibility model and security best practices.
You'll explore real customer scenarios, work through project exercises that simulate client interactions, and understand the pricing, governance, and architecture strategies behind successful AWS deployments. With built-in flashcards, three mock exams, and bonus revision materials, this book goes beyond theory to help you apply your knowledge effectively in real-world settings.
By the end of this book, you'll be ready to ace the exam—and build job-ready AWS practitioner skills that set you apart in today’s competitive cloud job market.
What you will learn
- Understand core AWS services, pricing, and deployment models
- Design fault-tolerant and cost-effective architectures
- Use AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) to secure your account
- Choose storage and database services for real-world use cases
- Build project solutions using EC2, S3, Lambda, and CloudFormation
- Apply cloud security best practices and the shared responsibility model
- Analyze billing data and configure cost monitoring tools
- Practice with real-world scenarios and three full-length mock exams
Who this book is for
Aspiring cloud professionals, business analysts, and career changers who want to earn the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification (CLF-C02) and gain practical experience with AWS services. No prior IT experience is required.
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