- SDLC Automation
- Configuration Management and Infrastructure as Code
- Monitoring and Logging
- Policies and Standards Automation
- High Availability, Fault Tolerance and Disaster Recovery
The AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional (DOP-CO1) examination validates technical expertise in provisioning, operating, and managing distributed application systems on the AWS platform. It is intended for individuals who perform a devops engineer role.
It validates an examinee's ability to:
- Implement and manage continuous delivery systems and methodologies on AWS.
- Implement and automate security controls, governance processes, and compliance validation.
- Define and deploy monitoring, metrics, and logging systems on AWS.
- Implement systems that are highly available, scalable, and self-healing on the AWS platform.
- Design, manage, and maintain tools to automate operational processes.
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Official Exam Guide: https://d1.awsstatic.com/training-and-certification/docs-devops-pro/AWS-Certified-DevOps-Engineer-Professional_Exam-Guide.pdf
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There are two types of questions on the examination:
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Multiple choice: Has one correct response and three incorrect responses (distractors).
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Multiple response: Has two or more correct responses out of five or more options.
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Minimum passing score: 750/1000
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Number of questions: 75
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Time: 190 minutes to complete the exam (with a possibility to request 30 minutes extra for non-native english speakers)
| Domain | % of Examination |
|---|---|
| Domain 1: SDLC Automation | 22% |
| Domain 2: Configuration Management and Infrastructure as Code | 19% |
| Domain 3: Monitoring and Logging | 15% |
| Domain 4: Policies and Standards Automation | 10% |
| Domain 5: Incident and Event Response | 18% |
| Domain 6: High Availability, Fault Tolerance, and Disaster Recovery | 16% |
| Total | 100% |