AWS Certified Security – Specialty is appropriate for people who already make meaningful decisions about protecting workloads and information in AWS. It is not the first credential every cloud beginner needs, nor is it automatically the best choice for someone whose work focuses on general architecture, networking or application delivery. The current examination is SCS-C03. […]
AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty (MLS-C01) was a specialist assessment of the full machine learning lifecycle on AWS. It covered data engineering, exploratory data analysis, modeling, and implementation and operations. **The exam is no longer available:** AWS made March 31, 2026 the last day to take it. Existing holders keep their credentials active for […]
AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty (MLS-C01) reached its final exam date on March 31, 2026. It is not available for new appointments in October 2026, although AWS says certifications earned previously remain valid for their ordinary three-year term. This article explains what the retired credential covered and which machine learning engineering practices remain useful; […]
The AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty beta was a real certification announcement in November 2018, not a new examination opening in 2026. AWS announced the beta on November 26, 2018, as part of an expansion of machine-learning training and role-focused learning paths. The certification later became generally available in March 2019. AWS retired the […]
Scenario 1: update an EC2 fleet without taking the service offline Question: A public service runs behind an Application Load Balancer with several EC2 instances managed by an Auto Scaling group across two Availability Zones. The release team must deploy a new machine image, preserve a minimum healthy serving capacity and roll back if new […]
When I first decided to pursue the AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional certification, I had no illusion that it would be a quick or easy process. This is one of the most challenging exams in the entire AWS certification portfolio, and it demands a level of depth and breadth that goes well beyond what most […]
Identify the DOP-C02 candidate and scope The AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional (DOP-C02) exam evaluates an individual’s abilities in a variety of crucial areas. Professionals taking this exam are required to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in: Automating and Implementing Governance and Security: This involves using tools and practices to automate security and compliance […]
With more than a million businesses relying on its services-including well-known names like Adobe, Netflix, Samsung, Airbnb, Pinterest, and Slack-Amazon Web Services (AWS) continues to be the go-to cloud provider for enterprises around the world. As companies increasingly migrate to the cloud, the demand for skilled AWS developers continues to surge. But what kind of […]
AWS Certified Developer – Associate assesses practical AWS application development, security, deployment, and troubleshooting. This guide concerns the DVA-C02 exam version, not a guarantee of a job or salary increase. As of October 28, 2026, the version decision matters: AWS says November 30, 2026 is the last day to take DVA-C02. Registration for its successor, […]
This article originally announced updated AWS Certified Developer Associate practice tests in June 2018. That announcement is historical, not confirmation that the old exam or question set is available today. AWS has revised the Developer Associate credential several times since then, and the 2026 transition is particularly important for candidates scheduling an examination. The useful […]
Hello future AWS Certified Developers! How’s your exam preparation coming along for the AWS Certified Developer Associate (AWS CDA) exam? If you’re looking for insights and practical advice, you’ve come to the right place. As part of Examlabs’ AWS Expert Team, I recently retook the AWS Certified Developer Associate exam (DVA-C02) and successfully passed with […]
DBS-C01 is historical, not a bookable examination AWS Certified Database – Specialty, associated with the DBS-C01 exam, was retired in April 2024. AWS designated April 29, 2024 as the last date for candidates to take the examination. Consequently, a guide that still instructs new candidates to register, choose a test centre or buy a DBS-C01 […]
Set a historical study objective before opening DBS-C01 materials The AWS Certified Database – Specialty exam was retired after April 29, 2024, and its historical DBS-C01 guide cannot be used as an active registration or recertification plan. Nevertheless, the scope is a useful archive of database engineering responsibilities: choose fit-for-purpose data stores, plan migrations, operate […]
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has undeniably transformed the landscape of cloud computing over the years. As an industry leader, AWS continues to drive innovation and advancements, particularly in the data analytics sector. The AWS Certified Data Analytics Specialty exam is one of the most sought-after certifications for professionals aiming to validate their expertise in big […]
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner and Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals both assess cloud literacy, but they do not certify the same platform knowledge. A candidate deciding between CLF-C02 and AZ-900 should look beyond a brand preference or a headline about exam difficulty. The useful question is which cloud vocabulary, shared-responsibility decisions, service categories and governance concepts […]