How I passed Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Exam (quick tips)

4-6 weeks before Exam Since CKA is an “open book” exam, you should be preparing with the mindset of knowing where to find stuff in the Kubernetes documentation. Mumshad Mannambeth CKA course If you are stuck while doing the practice questions after each chapter, dive into the official Kubernetes documentation to find your answer. Don’t… Continue reading How I passed Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Exam (quick tips)

Why I won’t be pursuing another IT cert soon

My Certification Journey Over the years in my career, I have taken quite a few IT certifications, starting with networking, virtualization, and for the past 2 years, cloud computing. Initially, I did them as a personal challenge and as a way of quickly learning about specific technology related to my work area at that time.… Continue reading Why I won’t be pursuing another IT cert soon

Passing the AWS Solutions Architect Professional without breaking your bank

This will just be a short post on how I passed the AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (SAP-C01) exam with a score of 873/1000. I will share some exam tips at the end. Disclaimer: What worked for me might not work for you. Please assess and adjust your strategy accordingly. Prerequisite (preferrably) Before embarking… Continue reading Passing the AWS Solutions Architect Professional without breaking your bank

How to pass the AWS Certified Developer Associate Exam

This is a quick rundown of the materials I have used to pass the AWS Certified Developer Associate exam with a score of 930/1000. Prep Materials Used Official AWS Certification webpage (Free) The official certificate webpage (link) is a good starting point to get a rough idea of what is required of you before you… Continue reading How to pass the AWS Certified Developer Associate Exam

Cloud Foundation Battle (AWS vs Azure)

2 of the biggest Cloud providers offer Cloud foundation training content and certification: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) vs AWS Cloud Practitioner (CLF-01). How do they measure up? Disclaimer: Information is correct as of 26th December 2019. Certification requirements change very frequently. Certification Path For both Cloud providers, foundation certification is not a compulsory prerequisite for other… Continue reading Cloud Foundation Battle (AWS vs Azure)

How to Pass the AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate exam in 24 days

Getting AWS Solutions Architect Associate (CSAA) certified is a great first step into the huge world of Cloud Computing. Here’s how I did it in 24 days. (Passed on 12th July 2019 with a score of 924/1000) Day 0: The Strategy Prior to beginning my studies, I intended to develop a strategy to crush the… Continue reading How to Pass the AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate exam in 24 days