AWS SA Associate Study Guide
Comprehensive study guide covering all AWS Solutions Architect Associate domains with architecture diagrams and practice scenarios.
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├── LICENSE
├── README.md
├── config.example.yaml
├── examples/
│ ├── architecture-scenarios.md
│ ├── cli-commands.sh
├── free-sample.zip
├── guide/
│ ├── 01-overview.md
│ ├── 02-aws-well-architected-framework.md
│ ├── 03-high-availability-architecture-design.md
├── index.html
├── interactive.html
├── practice-questions/
│ ├── answer-key.md
│ ├── questions.md
├── quick-reference/
│ ├── cheatsheet.md
│ ├── service-comparison-tables.md
├── study-guide/
│ ├── 01-design-secure-architectures.md
│ ├── 02-design-resilient-architectures.md
│ ├── 03-design-high-performing-architectures.md
│ ├── 04-design-cost-optimized-architectures.md
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AWS Solutions Architect Associate Study Guide (SAA-C03)
> Comprehensive study guide covering all four exam domains for the AWS Solutions Architect Associate certification. Includes architecture decision scenarios, service comparison tables, 50 practice questions with explanations, and an exam-day cram sheet.
Exam Facts
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| **Exam Code** | SAA-C03 |
| **Duration** | 130 minutes |
| **Questions** | 65 questions (multiple choice + multiple response) |
| **Passing Score** | 720 / 1000 |
| **Cost** | $150 USD |
| **Delivery** | Testing center or online proctored (Pearson VUE) |
| **Prerequisites** | None (recommended: 1+ year hands-on AWS experience) |
| **Validity** | 3 years from passing date |
Exam Domain Weights
| Domain | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1. Design Secure Architectures | 30% |
| 2. Design Resilient Architectures | 26% |
| 3. Design High-Performing Architectures | 24% |
| 4. Design Cost-Optimized Architectures | 20% |
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What's Inside
Study Guide (4 domain chapters)
| File | Domain | Exam Weight |
|---|---|---|
| `study-guide/01-design-secure-architectures.md` | IAM, encryption, VPC security, compliance | 30% |
| `study-guide/02-design-resilient-architectures.md` | High availability, disaster recovery, decoupling | 26% |
| `study-guide/03-design-high-performing-architectures.md` | Compute, storage, database, networking performance | 24% |
| `study-guide/04-design-cost-optimized-architectures.md` | Cost management, right-sizing, pricing models | 20% |
Practice Questions
| File | Description |
|---|---|
| `practice-questions/questions.md` | 50 scenario-based multiple-choice questions |
| `practice-questions/answer-key.md` | Full answer key with architecture rationale |
Examples
| File | Description |
|---|---|
| `examples/architecture-scenarios.md` | 5 real-world architecture design scenarios with solutions |
| `examples/cli-commands.sh` | 30+ essential AWS CLI commands for exam-relevant operations |
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