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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Adobe
Exam Format
100 min
50
58%
Master
Registration
$225 USD
Online Proctored or online proctoring
Validity
2 years
Pass the renewal exam (AD0-E117); Complete continuous learning activities; Pass a higher-level certification exam
AD0-E117 Exam Topics and Domains
AD0-E117 is organized into 4 weighted domains. Expect to work with Adobe I/O Runtime, Asset Microservices, Cloud Manager, Dispatcher, and more.
1
Discovery
18%
Requirements Translation
Business Goals to Functional Requirements
- Translate high-level business goals to functional requirements
- Identify and document key stakeholder needs
- Create comprehensive requirement specifications
Architecture Assessment
Current State Analysis
- Assess the current state of an architecture
- Identify architectural improvements
- Document technical debt and risks
Non-functional Requirements
Technical Requirements Definition
- Determine non-functional technical requirements for solution design
- Define performance and scalability targets
- Establish security and compliance requirements
2
Solution Design
44%
Architecture Design
Detailed Architecture SolutionsScalability and Resilience
- Design detailed architecture and solutions based on business requirements
- Apply procedural concepts for designing scalable and resilient architecture
- Create comprehensive architecture documentation
Security Design
Security ArchitectureData Protection
- Determine appropriate security solutions for a design
- Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms
- Ensure data protection and compliance
Integration Design
System IntegrationAdobe Solution Integration
- Apply procedural concepts to incorporate integration requirements into solution design
- Design robust integration architectures
- Implement Adobe Experience Cloud integrations
Performance Design
Performance Optimization
- Design for optimal performance
- Implement caching and optimization strategies
- Monitor and tune system performance
Testing Strategy
Testing Architecture
- Design comprehensive testing strategies
- Implement test automation frameworks
- Ensure quality through systematic testing
Migration Strategy
Migration Planning
- Recommend migration strategies
- Plan and execute AEM migrations
- Minimize migration risks and downtime
Prototyping
Proof of Concept Development
- Determine appropriate methods to prototype solutions for proof of concepts
- Validate architectural decisions through prototypes
- Communicate solutions effectively through demonstrations
3
Implementation
22%
Design Issue Resolution
Issue Identification and Resolution
- Identify and resolve design issues during implementation
- Apply best practices to fix architectural problems
- Ensure implementation aligns with design
Implementation Approaches
Development Best PracticesCloud-Native Development
- Recommend implementation approaches based on requirements
- Apply cloud-native development practices
- Ensure code quality and maintainability
Troubleshooting
Issue Diagnosis
- Troubleshoot implementation issues effectively
- Use appropriate tools for diagnosis
- Implement fixes and validate solutions
4
Maintenance
16%
Production Issue Resolution
Production Environment Troubleshooting
- Diagnose and resolve issues in production environments
- Implement emergency fixes
- Minimize downtime and service disruption
Feature Planning
New Feature Implementation
- Plan for new features and enhancements
- Assess impact on existing systems
- Implement safe deployment strategies
Solution Optimization
Continuous Improvement
- Optimize solutions for performance and cost
- Reduce technical debt
- Improve system maintainability
How do I earn this certification?
Passing AD0-E117 earns the Adobe Certified Master - Adobe Experience Manager Architect certification. It sits in the Adobe Experience Manager track.
Current Level Exams
AD0-E136 - AEM as a Cloud Service Migration Expert
Next Level Options
Multiple Certifications - Adobe Experience Cloud Architect Combine multiple Adobe solution certifications
Alternative Paths
- AD0-E207 - Adobe Analytics Architect MasterComplementary analytics and measurement skills
- AD0-E307 - Adobe Campaign Standard Business Practitioner ExpertMarketing automation integration expertise
- AD0-E406 - Adobe Target Business Practitioner ExpertPersonalization and optimization skills
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024-02-07
- Announcement date: 2021-06-01
Updates
- AEM as a Cloud Service 2024.11 Core focus of current exam version • Release date: 2024-11-01
- Cloud Manager 2024.10 CI/CD and deployment topics • Release date: 2024-10-01
- Edge Delivery Services GA May appear in future exam updates • Release date: 2024-06-01
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by AEM Architects and Lead Developers.
- Minimum 3 years of experience as an architect building AEM Sites
- Experience with AEM 6.4, 6.5, or AEM as a Cloud Service
- Advanced component development experience
- Deep understanding of the MVC framework
- Awareness of frameworks and libraries in AEM
- Understanding of the AEM development life cycle