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1.1.1. Understanding the AWS DOP-C02 Exam: Purpose & Audience
The AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional (DOP-C02) exam validates expertise in provisioning, operating, and managing distributed systems on AWS. It targets professionals in a DevOps engineer role responsible for automating AWS infrastructure, application testing, and deployment.
The exam assesses your ability to implement and manage continuous delivery systems and methodologies on AWS, validating practical skills in areas such as:
- Implementing and automating security controls, governance processes, and compliance validation.
- Defining and deploying monitoring, metrics, and logging systems on AWS.
- Implementing scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant systems.
- Implementing and managing continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) systems.
Successful DOP-C02 candidates typically have:
- At least two years of hands-on experience provisioning, operating, and managing AWS environments.
- Experience with modern development and operations processes and methodologies.
- Proficiency in at least one high-level programming language.
- Understanding of agile development principles.
š” Tip: As you begin this study journey, reflect on your current experience. Which of these validated skills or recommended experiences do you already possess, and which areas will require more focused attention?