{"id":75643,"date":"2020-07-29T09:09:31","date_gmt":"2020-07-29T09:09:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/?p=75643"},"modified":"2026-04-08T21:06:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T15:36:21","slug":"aws-certified-devops-engineer-professional-exam-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/aws-certified-devops-engineer-professional-exam-review\/","title":{"rendered":"How did I Pass the AWS DevOps Engineer Professional Exam?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ea7e02;color:#ea7e02\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ea7e02;color:#ea7e02\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/aws-certified-devops-engineer-professional-exam-review\/#How_did_I_Pass_the_AWS_Certified_DevOps_Engineer_Professional_Exam\" >How did I Pass the AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional Exam?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/aws-certified-devops-engineer-professional-exam-review\/#What_Changed_in_the_AWS_DevOps_Engineer_Professional_Exam_in_2026\" >What Changed in the AWS DevOps Engineer Professional Exam in 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/aws-certified-devops-engineer-professional-exam-review\/#AWS_DevOps_Engineer_Professional_Exam_Pattern_Cost_and_Passing_Score\" >AWS DevOps Engineer Professional Exam Pattern, Cost, and Passing Score<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/aws-certified-devops-engineer-professional-exam-review\/#What_Skills_Are_Tested_in_the_DOP-C02_Exam\" >What Skills Are Tested in the DOP-C02 Exam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/aws-certified-devops-engineer-professional-exam-review\/#Who_Should_Take_the_AWS_DevOps_Engineer_Professional_Exam\" >Who Should Take the AWS DevOps Engineer Professional Exam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/aws-certified-devops-engineer-professional-exam-review\/#DOP-C02_Exam_Syllabus_and_Domain_Weightage\" >DOP-C02 Exam Syllabus and Domain Weightage<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/aws-certified-devops-engineer-professional-exam-review\/#Domain_1_SDLC_Automation_22\" >Domain 1: SDLC Automation (22%)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/aws-certified-devops-engineer-professional-exam-review\/#Domain_2_Configuration_Management_and_IaC_17\" >Domain 2: Configuration Management and IaC (17%)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/aws-certified-devops-engineer-professional-exam-review\/#Domain_3_Resilient_Cloud_Solutions_15\" >Domain 3: Resilient Cloud Solutions (15%)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/aws-certified-devops-engineer-professional-exam-review\/#Domain_4_Monitoring_and_Logging_15\" >Domain 4: Monitoring and Logging (15%)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/aws-certified-devops-engineer-professional-exam-review\/#Domain_5_Incident_and_Event_Response_14\" >Domain 5: Incident and Event Response (14%)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/aws-certified-devops-engineer-professional-exam-review\/#Domain_6_Security_and_Compliance_17\" >Domain 6: Security and Compliance (17%)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/aws-certified-devops-engineer-professional-exam-review\/#How_did_I_Prepare_for_the_AWS_DevOps_Engineer_Professional_Exam\" >How did I Prepare for the AWS DevOps Engineer Professional Exam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/aws-certified-devops-engineer-professional-exam-review\/#How_I_Planned_My_DOP-C02_Study_Schedule\" >How I Planned My DOP-C02 Study Schedule?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/aws-certified-devops-engineer-professional-exam-review\/#Which_Training_Course_Helped_Me_Prepare_for_DOP-C02\" >Which Training Course Helped Me Prepare for DOP-C02?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/aws-certified-devops-engineer-professional-exam-review\/#Why_Practice_Tests_Were_the_Key_to_Passing_DOP-C02\" >Why Practice Tests Were the Key to Passing DOP-C02?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/aws-certified-devops-engineer-professional-exam-review\/#8-Week_Study_Plan_for_the_AWS_Certified_DevOps_Engineer_Exam\" >8-Week Study Plan for the AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Exam<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/aws-certified-devops-engineer-professional-exam-review\/#Week_1_Domain_1\" >Week 1: Domain 1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/aws-certified-devops-engineer-professional-exam-review\/#Week_2_Domain_2\" >Week 2: Domain 2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/aws-certified-devops-engineer-professional-exam-review\/#Week_3_Domain_3\" >Week 3: Domain 3<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/aws-certified-devops-engineer-professional-exam-review\/#Week_4_Domain_4\" >Week 4: Domain 4<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/aws-certified-devops-engineer-professional-exam-review\/#Week_5_Domain_5\" >Week 5: Domain 5<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/aws-certified-devops-engineer-professional-exam-review\/#Week_6_Domain_6\" >Week 6: Domain 6<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/aws-certified-devops-engineer-professional-exam-review\/#Week_7_Practice_Tests\" >Week 7: Practice Tests<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/aws-certified-devops-engineer-professional-exam-review\/#Week_8_Complete_Revision\" >Week 8: Complete Revision<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/aws-certified-devops-engineer-professional-exam-review\/#Best_Tips_to_Pass_the_AWS_DevOps_Engineer_Professional_Exam\" >Best Tips to Pass the AWS DevOps Engineer Professional Exam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/aws-certified-devops-engineer-professional-exam-review\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/aws-certified-devops-engineer-professional-exam-review\/#Important_Topics_You_Should_Prepare_for_the_Exam\" >Important Topics You Should Prepare for the Exam<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/aws-certified-devops-engineer-professional-exam-review\/#Final_Thoughts_Can_You_Pass_DOP-C02_on_the_First_Attempt\" >Final Thoughts: Can You Pass DOP-C02 on the First Attempt?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_did_I_Pass_the_AWS_Certified_DevOps_Engineer_Professional_Exam\"><\/span><b>How did I Pass the AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional Exam?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DevOps is an expanding field with growing career opportunities for development engineers. I recently cleared the AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional exam and believe that passing it is easy if you follow the right approach. When I came across candidates aspiring to qualify for the certification, I observed that there were several doubts, especially due to the new AWS update rollout.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-100759\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/How-did-I-Pass-the-AWS-Certified-DevOps-Engineer-Professional-Exam-scaled.webp\" alt=\"How did I Pass the AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional Exam?\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/How-did-I-Pass-the-AWS-Certified-DevOps-Engineer-Professional-Exam-scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/How-did-I-Pass-the-AWS-Certified-DevOps-Engineer-Professional-Exam-300x142.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/How-did-I-Pass-the-AWS-Certified-DevOps-Engineer-Professional-Exam-1024x486.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/How-did-I-Pass-the-AWS-Certified-DevOps-Engineer-Professional-Exam-768x364.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/How-did-I-Pass-the-AWS-Certified-DevOps-Engineer-Professional-Exam-1536x729.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/How-did-I-Pass-the-AWS-Certified-DevOps-Engineer-Professional-Exam-2048x972.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/How-did-I-Pass-the-AWS-Certified-DevOps-Engineer-Professional-Exam-150x71.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s walk through a step-by-step approach so you know how to prepare and clear your exam on the first attempt.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"818\">\n<p data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"818\">If you are planning to clear the <strong data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"511\">DOP-C02 exam<\/strong>, this guide will help you understand the exact approach I followed to pass on my first attempt. The <strong data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"640\">AWS DevOps certification<\/strong> is one of the most respected professional-level cloud credentials, and with the right preparation strategy, the <strong data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"785\">AWS DevOps Professional exam<\/strong> becomes much easier to approach.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"usls9c\" data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2057\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Changed_in_the_AWS_DevOps_Engineer_Professional_Exam_in_2026\"><\/span><strong>What Changed in the AWS DevOps Engineer Professional Exam in 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The latest update was rolled out in March 2023, shifting the focus from basic cloud automation to a complete software development lifecycle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The AWS DevOps Engineer certification exam is intended for professionals with at least 2 years of experience in provisioning, operating, and managing the AWS environment. Candidates are also expected to be well-versed in the software development lifecycle, programming, and scripting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My role as a cloud associate helped me fulfil these requirements. As a result, I could approach the AWS DevOps Engineer Professional exam with confidence. Other updates observed in the DOP-C02 are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The new update, released in 2023, focuses on software development lifecycle automation and holds 22% weightage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Configuration Management and Infrastructure as Code has dropped to 17% from 19%.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incident and Event Response only covers 14%, a significant drop from 18%.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High Availability, Fault Tolerance, and Disaster Recovery have changed to Resilience Cloud Solutions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Policies and Standards Automation Domain has changed to Security and Compliance. Its weightage has significantly increased from 10% to 17%.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a title=\"AWS certification\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/aws-certifications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>AWS certification<\/strong><\/a> doesn\u2019t include exam labs, as they might be technically difficult for the candidates at this stage. That\u2019s why there is no dedicated lab section for exams in the certification tests in 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1t5pdu1\" data-start=\"2250\" data-end=\"2323\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AWS_DevOps_Engineer_Professional_Exam_Pattern_Cost_and_Passing_Score\"><\/span><strong>AWS DevOps Engineer Professional Exam Pattern, Cost, and Passing Score<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1278\">Before starting your preparation, it is important to understand the <strong data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1190\">DOP-C02 exam<\/strong> format, scoring pattern, and domain weightage so you can build an effective study plan.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before beginning with the preparation stage, it is important to know the details about the exam. Below are the points to keep in mind:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Format<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">75 questions, either multiple choice or multiple response<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Cost<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD 300<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Duration<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">180 minutes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Passing Score<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">750<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Testing Options<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pearson VUE testing center or online proctored exam<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Languages Available<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Exam Prerequisites<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience as a DevOps engineer and at least two years of working experience in AWS cloud environment.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more about the exam details <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.aws.amazon.com\/aws-certification\/latest\/devops-engineer-professional-02\/devops-engineer-professional-02.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparing to become an AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional? Get started with the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/aws-devops-certification-training\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exam training<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"ynookr\" data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2518\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Skills_Are_Tested_in_the_DOP-C02_Exam\"><\/span><strong>What Skills Are Tested in the DOP-C02 Exam?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1540\">This<a title=\"DOP-C02 study guide\" href=\"https:\/\/d1.awsstatic.com\/training-and-certification\/docs-devops-pro\/AWS-Certified-DevOps-Engineer-Professional_Exam-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strong data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1431\">DOP-C02 study guide<\/strong> <\/a>covers all six major domains, along with the exact skills and AWS services you should focus on for the exam.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The latest AWS DevOps engineering certification focuses on various tools and services required to work with the AWS environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implementing and managing AWS continuous delivery systems &amp; methodologies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implementing and automation of security controls, compliance validation, and governance processes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implementation of systems on the AWS platform with high availability, self-healing, and scalable attributes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Definition and deployment of AWS systems for monitoring, logging, and metrics.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Design, management, and maintenance of tools for automation of operational processes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automating software development processes and models.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set up build processes like AWS CodeBuild.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implementing CI\/CD pipelines for single and multi-account environments.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"jasncs\" data-start=\"2636\" data-end=\"2697\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Should_Take_the_AWS_DevOps_Engineer_Professional_Exam\"><\/span><strong>Who Should Take the <a title=\"AWS DevOps Engineer Professional\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/become-aws-devops-engineer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"about mentions\">AWS DevOps Engineer Professional<\/a> Exam?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I would recommend that you should appear for the AWS DevOps Engineer Professional exam if you meet the following requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding of software development lifecycle concepts, models, and phases.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience in the development of code in one high-level programming language at the least.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Significant experience in creating highly automated infrastructures.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding operating system administration.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowledge regarding modern development and operations processes &amp; methodologies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning how to use different types of tests at various CI\/CD pipeline stages.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building and managing artefact repositories, like AWS Codeartefact, Amazon S3, and Amazon Elastic Container Registry.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implementing deployment strategies for serverless environments.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"i62ts4\" data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"2868\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DOP-C02_Exam_Syllabus_and_Domain_Weightage\"><\/span><strong>DOP-C02 Exam Syllabus and Domain Weightage<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-100758\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Important-Topics-You-Should-Prepare-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Important Topics You Should Prepare for the DOP-C02 Exam \" width=\"2560\" height=\"1579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Important-Topics-You-Should-Prepare-scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Important-Topics-You-Should-Prepare-300x185.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Important-Topics-You-Should-Prepare-1024x632.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Important-Topics-You-Should-Prepare-768x474.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Important-Topics-You-Should-Prepare-1536x948.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Important-Topics-You-Should-Prepare-2048x1263.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Important-Topics-You-Should-Prepare-150x93.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The latest AWS DevOps exam update is divided into six major domains, each holding a specific weightage in the examination. Therefore, to prepare for the examination, you must cover the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Domain_1_SDLC_Automation_22\"><\/span><b>Domain 1: SDLC Automation (22%)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The new domain holds the maximum weightage and focuses on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concepts and models of the software development lifecycle.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integration of automated CI\/CD pipeline testing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Configuring tools like CodeBuild and Lambda to generate artefacts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Configuring deployment agents and troubleshooting issues.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Domain_2_Configuration_Management_and_IaC_17\"><\/span><b>Domain 2: Configuration Management and IaC (17%)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The domain focuses on configuration management and Infrastructure as Cloud and covers the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Configure and deploy IaC components like AWS CloudFormation and Cloud Deployment Kit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implement governance and security protocols using AWS Control Tower, Security Hub, GuardDuty, and Service Catalogue.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standardise and automate account configuration.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Develop and automate Lambda functions for complex situations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Domain_3_Resilient_Cloud_Solutions_15\"><\/span><b>Domain 3: Resilient Cloud Solutions (15%)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The domain assesses your skills in implementing cloud solutions to meet varying business needs, covering the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enabling cross-regional solutions like Amazon DynamoDB, RDS, Route 53, S3, and CloudFront.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding and implementing automated scaling, load balancing, and caching solutions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implementing disaster recovery concepts to meet RTO and RPO requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arrange a load balancer to recover from the backend failure.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Domain_4_Monitoring_and_Logging_15\"><\/span><b>Domain 4: Monitoring and Logging (15%)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This domain focuses on your ability to configure, monitor, and audit logs and metrics, covering the following skills:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create CloudWatch metric streams like Amazon S3 and Kinesis Data Firehouse options.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Process log data through CloudWatch subscriptions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build CloudWatch dashboards and Amazon QuickSight visualisations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analyse logs through AWS services like Athena.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Configure automated scaling solutions using DynamoDB, EC2, and ECS.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow routine health checkups.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Domain_5_Incident_and_Event_Response_14\"><\/span><b>Domain 5: Incident and Event Response (14%)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The domain assesses how you respond to particular events to keep the AWS cloud space working smoothly:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integrating AWS services like CloudTrail, EventBridge, and AWS Health.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modifying the existing infrastructure to respond to the events.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analyse failed deployments like CodePipeline, CodeDeploy, CodeBuild, and CloudFormation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Domain_6_Security_and_Compliance_17\"><\/span><b>Domain 6: Security and Compliance (17%)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The domain focuses on your ability to manage AWS applications without compromising on security, covering the following key areas:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enforce policies that restrict unauthorised access.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manage permissions via multi-factor authentication, Security Token Service, and IAM profiles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automate security protocols for multi-account and multi-regional environments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adopt a robust security audit.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_did_I_Prepare_for_the_AWS_DevOps_Engineer_Professional_Exam\"><\/span><b>How did I Prepare for the AWS DevOps Engineer Professional Exam?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The above-mentioned domains can be quite challenging, so what helped me understand them clearly? I followed a trustworthy approach to prepare for the certification exam that worked out quite well for me. Here are the steps I followed as a DOP-C02 certification guide to prepare for the exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"14wzzop\" data-start=\"2952\" data-end=\"2994\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_I_Planned_My_DOP-C02_Study_Schedule\"><\/span><strong>How I Planned My DOP-C02 Study Schedule?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I started off with a comprehensive review of the exam guide available on the official certification page. This helped me know what I am going to study for the exam clearly. I was able to find the weightage of each domain of the AWS DevOps Engineer Professional certification exam. As a result, I was aware of how much time I needed to prepare for the exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, I also gained clarity on how much of my time I would invest in each domain. You can create your own preparation schedule according to your requirements and learning style. I divided my preparation schedule into different parts dedicated to each domain in consecutive order. This served as reliable support in organising and giving me a specific direction for my preparations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1k487wv\" data-start=\"3093\" data-end=\"3148\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Training_Course_Helped_Me_Prepare_for_DOP-C02\"><\/span><strong>Which Training Course Helped Me Prepare for DOP-C02?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The next important concern for me in my preparations was to search for a platform for the right guidance. There was no trouble for me here, as I turned directly toward the AWS DevOps Engineer Professional Training Course. The comprehensive coverage of all exam topics along with the hands-on labs supported me.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I was able to learn the practical implementation of different concepts in the exam domains. As a result, I was able to address the performance-based questions in the <strong>AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional exam<\/strong> easily.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Whizlabs offers the following as an <a title=\"AWS DevOps exam preparation guide\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/aws-certified-devops-engineer-professional-exam-february-2019\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"about mentions\">AWS DevOps exam preparation guide<\/a>:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">120 video courses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">78 guided labs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cloud Sandbox<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"ztszjf\" data-start=\"3256\" data-end=\"3309\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Practice_Tests_Were_the_Key_to_Passing_DOP-C02\"><\/span><strong>Why Practice Tests Were the Key to Passing DOP-C02?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I also used AWS DevOps Engineer Professional practice tests to judge my preparation level. The practice tests helped me become familiar with the exam format.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, I was also able to understand the nuances of time management through the practice tests that helped me considerably in the actual exam. Not only was I able to test my knowledge and skills with the practice tests, but I also used them to boost my confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trust me; the results of the practice tests always motivated me to invest additional effort in my preparations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whizlabs offers the following practice papers as a part of preparation, making sure you can confidently attempt the exam:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Sample Test: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can attempt a full-length test before enrolling in the course to verify your preparedness.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Practice mode: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike a full-length paper, a practice test does not test you under timed pressure. You can attempt to answer the questions and get explanations for each of them. It helps identify the gaps so you can work on your weak areas before attempting the actual exam.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Exam Test: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are full-length tests with a timed frame so you can figure out how much time to dedicate to each domain. It also helps improve your time management skills so you don\u2019t leave any questions unanswered.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Cheatsheet: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A quick recap sheet for the exams as a last-minute prep.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1864\">\n<p data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1864\">One of the biggest reasons I was able to pass the exam confidently was taking multiple <a title=\"AWS DevOps practice test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/aws-devops-certification-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"about mentions\"><strong data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1827\">AWS DevOps practice test<\/strong> <\/a>sessions before the actual exam day.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-Week_Study_Plan_for_the_AWS_Certified_DevOps_Engineer_Exam\"><\/span><b>8-Week Study Plan for the AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Exam<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-100761\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/8-Week-DOP-C02-Exam-Study-Plan-scaled.webp\" alt=\"8-Week-DOP-C02-Exam-Study-Plan\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/8-Week-DOP-C02-Exam-Study-Plan-scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/8-Week-DOP-C02-Exam-Study-Plan-300x155.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/8-Week-DOP-C02-Exam-Study-Plan-1024x529.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/8-Week-DOP-C02-Exam-Study-Plan-768x397.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/8-Week-DOP-C02-Exam-Study-Plan-1536x794.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/8-Week-DOP-C02-Exam-Study-Plan-2048x1059.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/8-Week-DOP-C02-Exam-Study-Plan-150x78.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparing for the DOP-C02 exam takes around 8 weeks, allowing you to cover the entire syllabus and attempt full-length practice tests. Below is a detailed study outline for you to follow:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Week_1_Domain_1\"><\/span><b>Week 1: Domain 1<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use AWS CodePipeline to implement CI\/CD pipelines.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work with Lambda and EC2 using AWS deployment services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build and manage artefacts.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Week_2_Domain_2\"><\/span><b>Week 2: Domain 2<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manage AWS infrastructure using CloudFormation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gain a basic understanding of the Cloud Development Kit and Serverless Application Model.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manage Systems Manager (SSM) documents and run commands on them.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Week_3_Domain_3\"><\/span><b>Week 3: Domain 3<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn how to use Amazon API Gateway and Lambda effectively.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deploy container-based applications.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Formulate backup and storage strategies.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Week_4_Domain_4\"><\/span><b>Week 4: Domain 4<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Audit activities on the AWS cloud platform using CloudTrail.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set up alerts and metrics using CloudWatch.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analyse CloudWatch Logs Insights and Amazon Athena.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Week_5_Domain_5\"><\/span><b>Week 5: Domain 5<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understand how AWS Health, EventBridge, and CloudTrail operate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use AWS services like Kinesis, SQS, and SNS.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitor incidents using CloudWatch and X-ray.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Week_6_Domain_6\"><\/span><b>Week 6: Domain 6<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implement role-based access control.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automate the discovery of sensitive data.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implement a robust security audit.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Week_7_Practice_Tests\"><\/span><b>Week 7: Practice Tests<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once your domains are covered, you can move on to attempting full-length practice tests. They help evaluate your stand. The exam mode is like a typical mirroring of the exam with time boxes. The result can be validated at the end so you know where you are lacking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I personally felt that attempting domain-wise practice tests and hands-on labs helped me prepare for the exam better.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Week_8_Complete_Revision\"><\/span><b>Week 8: Complete Revision<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Revise all six domains for the last time and leverage Whizlabs&#8217; cheatsheet for last-minute prep.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now you are ready to attempt the actual exam confidently and pass it on the first go.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"hkpwk5\" data-start=\"3420\" data-end=\"3482\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Tips_to_Pass_the_AWS_DevOps_Engineer_Professional_Exam\"><\/span><strong>Best Tips to Pass the AWS DevOps Engineer Professional Exam<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When following your study plan, strategic tips can accelerate your learning and boost your confidence:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do a quick AWS DevOps Professional review of previous exams to understand the approach.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take short intervals during study to relax and feel refreshed before taking up the next chapter.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pick high-weightage topics first to score higher.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow a consistent sleep schedule to avoid burnout.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explain the concept to yourself or someone out loud as a memory exercise.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Is the certification exam for AWS DevOps engineers difficult?<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, the AWS DevOps engineer &#8211; professional certification exam is difficult and not considered ideal for beginners. It is recommended for experienced AWS cloud engineers who want to understand how advanced automation works.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What is the average salary for an AWS DevOps certification holder?<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The average salary for an entry-level AWS DevOps engineer ranges between $6,000 and $10,000.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Which certification should I proceed after the AWS Certified DevOps engineer &#8211; professional?<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have successfully cleared the DevOps engineer certification, you can attempt the AWS Certified Security &#8211; Specialty. It is the advanced certification of the same field and further solidifies your knowledge and capabilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How long is the DOP-C02 exam valid for?<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The DOP-C02 exam is valid for three years. You must get it renewed by passing the latest version before expiry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Do I need technical experience in the AWS cloud platform before attempting the AWS DOP-C02 exam?<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you require sufficient technical experience in operating the AWS cloud platform. The AWS DOP-C02 exam requires at least two years of experience in operating and managing AWS services, along with knowledge about automation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Topics_You_Should_Prepare_for_the_Exam\"><\/span><b>Important Topics You Should Prepare for the Exam<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I would like to present an outline of the specific topics that helped me qualify for the AWS DevOps Engineer Professional exam. Although the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/d1.awsstatic.com\/training-and-certification\/docs-devops-pro\/AWS-Certified-DevOps-Engineer-Professional_Exam-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AWS DevOps Engineer Professional exam\u2019s study guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides a detailed impression of the important topics to cover for the exam, I have compiled the following topics that accounted for a major share of questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have to master skills and knowledge related to the creation of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.aws.amazon.com\/lambda\/latest\/dg\/access-control-identity-based.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IAM policies with Lambda<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I also found many questions on the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.aws.amazon.com\/whitepapers\/latest\/aws-overview\/migration-services.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">migration of on-premises systems to AWS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the exam.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another important topic for the AWS DevOps Engineer Professional exam refers to the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.aws.amazon.com\/AmazonRDS\/latest\/UserGuide\/UsingWithRDS.IAM.ServiceLinkedRoles.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">use of RDS with other AWS services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I also encountered questions on<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.aws.amazon.com\/sns\/latest\/dg\/welcome.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SNS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in combination with other AWS services and the auto-scaling functionalities with SNS.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I would recommend that you gain hands-on experience in the use of the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.aws.amazon.com\/elasticbeanstalk\/latest\/dg\/environments-cfg-alb.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application Load Balancer alongside Elastic Beanstalk<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the exam.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should also emphasize on the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.aws.amazon.com\/codecommit\/latest\/userguide\/how-to-migrate-repository-existing.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">migration of repository by leveraging Git repository and Code Commit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I also faced questions in the AWS DevOps Engineer Professional exam dealing with the use of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.aws.amazon.com\/codepipeline\/latest\/userguide\/tutorials-ecs-ecr-codedeploy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon ECR and AWS CodePipeline for triggering deployment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I would strictly recommend all candidates to obtain an in-depth practical understanding of using<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.aws.amazon.com\/AmazonECS\/latest\/developerguide\/docker-basics.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon ECS with Docker containers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In addition, you must develop promising skills in implementing<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.aws.amazon.com\/AmazonS3\/latest\/dev\/Versioning.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">version control<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> efficiently for the certification exam. I would also like to draw your attention to the need for focusing on<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.aws.amazon.com\/AmazonCloudWatch\/latest\/events\/log-s3-data-events.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">capturing logs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through expertise in using a combination of CloudWatch and S3.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try Now:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/aws-devops-certification-training\/free-test\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional sample Test<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"obr7z8\" data-start=\"3603\" data-end=\"3664\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts_Can_You_Pass_DOP-C02_on_the_First_Attempt\"><\/span>Final Thoughts: Can You Pass DOP-C02 on the First Attempt?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On a concluding note, I would like to ask all aspiring candidates to start preparing for the AWS DevOps Engineer Professional exam with clear objectives. When you start with clear goals in mind, it becomes easier for you to cover the domains and clarify your concepts. In addition to that, I took the AWS certification course and practice tests at Whizlabs and used the official <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/aws.amazon.com\/certification\/certified-devops-engineer-professional\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AWS documentation<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for my preparations. Whizlabs&#8217; resources and official documents were better than other online courses available due to the extensivity of domain coverage and concept clarity they offer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you gain the AWS DevOps Engineer exam experience, your career prospects improve. With tech-driven companies prioritising certification holders, studying and clearing the AWS exams helps you move towards a future-proof career and draw a substantial salary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build a career that you\u2019re proud with the <\/span><strong><a title=\"Whizlabs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"about mentions\">Whizlabs<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> online course.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"2424\" data-end=\"2676\">\n<p data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2676\">If you are serious about clearing the <strong data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2492\">AWS DevOps certification<\/strong>, following a structured <strong data-start=\"2517\" data-end=\"2540\">DOP-C02 study guide<\/strong> with hands-on labs and an <a title=\"AWS DevOps practice test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/aws-devops-certification-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"about mentions\"><strong data-start=\"2567\" data-end=\"2595\">AWS DevOps practice test<\/strong><\/a> strategy can significantly improve your chances of passing on the first attempt.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How did I Pass the AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional Exam? 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