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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Amazon
Exam Format
170 min
65
750
Specialty
Registration
$300 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
Validity
3 years
Pass the current version of the ANS-C01 exam; Pass any Professional-level or Specialty exam; Earn 75 credits through AWS Certification continuing education activities
ANS-C01 Exam Topics and Domains
ANS-C01 is organized into 4 weighted domains. Expect to work with Transit Gateway, Route 53, CloudWatch, Direct Connect, and more.
1
Network Design
30%
Design edge network services for global architectures
Content Distribution NetworksGlobal Traffic ManagementIntegration Patterns
Evaluate requirements of global inbound and outbound traffic from the internet to design an appropriate content distribution solution
Design DNS solutions for public, private, and hybrid requirements
DNS Protocol and FundamentalsRoute 53 FeaturesHybrid DNS Architecture
- Use Route 53 public and private hosted zones
- Use Route 53 Resolver endpoints in hybrid and AWS architectures
- Use Route 53 for global traffic management
Design load balancing solutions
Load Balancing LayersLoad Balancer ConfigurationAdvanced Load Balancing
- Select appropriate load balancer based on use case
- Integrate auto scaling with load balancing solutions
- Integrate load balancers with existing application deployments
Define logging and monitoring requirements
Network Visibility ToolsNetwork Analysis
- Identify logging and monitoring requirements
- Recommend appropriate metrics to provide visibility of network status
- Capture baseline network performance
Design routing strategy for hybrid connectivity
Routing FundamentalsPhysical ConnectivityOverlay Networks
- Identify requirements for hybrid connectivity
- Design redundant hybrid connectivity models
- Design BGP routing with BGP attributes
- Design SD-WAN integration with AWS
Design multi-account and multi-VPC connectivity
VPC Connectivity PatternsIP Address Management
- Connect multiple VPCs using appropriate services
- Use VPC sharing in multi-account setup
- Manage IP overlaps using different services
2
Network Implementation
26%
Implement routing and connectivity for hybrid networks
Hybrid Connectivity ImplementationOn-premises Integration
- Configure physical network requirements for hybrid connectivity
- Configure routing protocols for hybrid solutions
- Configure on-premises name resolution with AWS
Implement multi-account and multi-VPC connectivity
Inter-VPC ConnectivitySecurity Implementation
- Configure network connectivity architectures
- Configure hub-and-spoke network architecture
- Implement security between network boundaries
Implement complex DNS architectures
DNS ConfigurationTraffic Management
- Configure DNS zones and conditional forwarding
- Configure traffic management using DNS
- Configure DNSSEC on Route 53
Automate network infrastructure
Infrastructure as CodeEvent-driven Automation
- Create and manage repeatable network configurations
- Integrate event-driven networking functions
- Automate optimization of cloud network resources
3
Network Management and Operation
20%
Maintain routing and connectivity
Routing Protocol ManagementService Access Management
- Manage routing protocols for AWS and hybrid connectivity
- Maintain private access to custom services
- Optimize routing over dynamic and static protocols
Monitor and analyze network traffic
Network Performance MonitoringNetwork Troubleshooting
- Analyze tool output to assess network performance
- Map network topology
- Troubleshoot connectivity issues
- Verify network configuration meets requirements
Optimize network performance and cost
Performance OptimizationCost Optimization
- Optimize for network throughput
- Select right network interface for performance
- Implement cost-effective connectivity solutions
- Optimize subnets for auto scaling
4
Network Security, Compliance, and Governance
24%
Implement network security features
Inbound SecurityOutbound SecurityInter-VPC Security
- Secure inbound traffic flows into AWS
- Secure outbound traffic flows from AWS
- Secure inter-VPC traffic
- Implement network architecture for security and compliance
Validate and audit security
Network Monitoring and LoggingSecurity Auditing
- Create and analyze VPC flow logs
- Implement automated alarms
- Correlate information across log sources
- Implement network audit strategy
Implement data confidentiality
Encryption in TransitSecure DNS
- Implement network encryption methods
- Implement encryption solutions for data in transit
- Implement certificate management
- Implement secure DNS communications
How do I earn this certification?
Passing ANS-C01 earns the AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty certification. It sits in the Networking track.
Current Level Exams
- SCS-C02 - Security - SpecialtyComplementary network security focus
- DBS-C01 - Database - SpecialtyDatabase networking considerations
Next Level Options
- SAP-C02 - AWS Certified Solutions Architect - ProfessionalAdvanced architecture with networking components
- DOP-C02 - AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - ProfessionalNetwork automation and CI/CD
Alternative Paths
- SCS-C02 - AWS Certified Security - SpecialtyNetwork security expertise
- CLF-C02 - AWS Certified Cloud PractitionerEntry point if lacking AWS basics
- DVA-C02 - AWS Certified Developer - AssociateApplication networking patterns
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2022-07-01
- Announcement date: 2022-05-01
Updates
- AWS Cloud WAN GA New domain coverage for global network management • Release date: 2022-07-13
- VPC Lattice GA Service mesh networking patterns added • Release date: 2023-03-31
- AWS Verified Access GA Zero Trust network access patterns • Release date: 2023-04-27
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Solutions Architects with networking focus and Network Engineers working with AWS.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and implementing network solutions
- 2+ years of experience working with AWS networking services
- Advanced knowledge of AWS networking services architecture and best practices
- Professional experience with routing protocols and network architectures
- Knowledge of hybrid cloud and multi-region architectures