AWS Certified Solutions Architect Study Guide with 900 Practice Test Questions: Associate (SAA-C03) Exam (Sybex Study Guide)

I haven't taken the exam yet, so I can't say how complete this is for that. However, I learned a lot from this and am using it as my starting point for more. Great work!

This is a well written study guide which puts the most emphasis on common questions on the exam.Personally, I don't think you can just read this book and pass the exam with no other AWS knowledge. But combine this book with sample questions form many sources and some hands on experience with AWS and you should be fine.

The book was good material. I combined it with a PluraSight video series to prepare. While I was grateful to have the extensive body of practice questions, only about half of the questions on the exam were comparable to what is represented in the practice questions. In other words, the publisher (Wiley) needs to have someone add/update the practice questions so they more closely match what is on the actual exam today.

This was suggested by someone who studies it and took and passed the exam. Good book.

I like the layout of the book better than C02. I like that the answers to the chapter questions are within the chapter vs. at the end of my digital book. Also, the labs are now in the second part of the book versus having to stop at each chapter to do the labs. Those two things made it worth the purchase for me.

This book is terrible. Most of these very extensive exams are written the same way. You need to read the entire book front to back and be able to remember intentionally overlapping terminology just to prove you drink their koolaid.My biggest issue with this book in particular is that there are several questions in the respective Chapter Reviews that have blatantly wrong answers with mismatching explanations in the answers section. Example: Chapter 5 Database ServicesQ 9: Which database instance class provides dedicated bandwidth for storage volumes?A. StandardB. Memory OptimizedC. Storage OptimizedD. Burstable PerformanceA: B. Memory-optimized instances are EBS optimized, providing dedicated bandwidth for EBS Storage.Direct Quote on Page 150:"Database instances use EBS storage. Both the standard and memory-optimized instance class types are EBS optimized, meaning they provide dedicated bandwidth for transfers to and from EBS storage"--The answers section and chapter statements are completely contradicting.There's nothing more frustrating than spending hours upon hours trying to prep for an exam only to realize everything you're reading is pointing in opposite directions. The book is fine to hit the broad strokes of material, but don't advertise this as a study guide if you have mismatching questions and answers and just contradict yourself at every turn.

Well writen, good examples and questions.

I used this book as part of my preparation for the exam and happy to say I passed on first try. As another reviewer has stated, the review questions at then end of the chapters are not representative of actual exam questions. This is especially the case in Part 1. The review questions at the end of the chapters in Part 2 are more representative.The info is very good though to form the base knowledge necessary for the exam, and the information is presented in a well structured and concise manner.I would highly recommend combining this with other learning, training and prep materials, particularly the very good set of sample tests from Jon Bonso, as well as the official practice exam offered by AWS.Also, as another reviewer noted there are some glaring errors in the book, that resulted in some incorrect responses on the practice exam (and maybe the real exam.... who knows). An example... the book states maximum retention for Kinesis Data Stream messages is 7 days... according to AWS documentation it's 365 days.Summary, good book to read cover-to-cover as recommended by the authors, but combine this with other materials to learn and prepare for the exam.

Wish they had added more diagrams/images and examples to this fourth addition guide book.

After using the "AWS Certified Solutions Architect Study Guide with 900 Practice Test Questions: Associate (SAA-C03) Exam (Sybex Study Guide)" to prepare for my exam, I'm thrilled to report it was everything I hoped for and more. This guide has been an invaluable resource in my journey towards AWS certification.One of the standout features of this study guide is its precise alignment with the exam objectives. It meticulously tracks what you need to know, covering the breadth of topics without veering into unnecessary detail. This focus ensures you're spending your study time efficiently, concentrating on the knowledge areas that matter most.The balance of detail is just right. It delves into the necessary concepts to give you a solid understanding, yet it's careful not to overburden you with information that's beyond the scope of the exam. This approach made studying feel manageable rather than overwhelming, a balance that's hard to strike in technical subjects.Additionally, the inclusion of 900 practice test questions is a game-changer. These questions helped me gauge my understanding and readiness for the exam, providing a clear insight into areas where I needed to focus more. The practice tests mimic the actual exam's structure and difficulty, making them an excellent tool for building confidence and reducing exam day anxiety.In conclusion, this study guide is a must-have for anyone serious about passing the AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate exam. It's well-structured, comprehensive, and strikes the perfect balance between breadth and depth. A solid 5 stars from me for making my exam preparation journey not just successful, but thoroughly enjoyable.

Book binding is very bad. Pages are coming out. After paying so much money you get this quality.

Contenido muy bien explicado. Imprescindible para prepararse para la AWS SAA-C03.

I like the structure of the book.Very informative as scientific resource .But it is not written in a way to highlight important notes for the exam.That's my opinion!