ANS-C01 Exam Information and Guideline
AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty exam (ANS-C01)
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Exam Details
Format : Multiple choice, multiple answer
Type : Specialty
Delivery Method : Testing center or online proctored exam
Time : 170 minutes to complete the exam
Language : Available in English, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese
The AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty is intended for individuals who perform complex networking tasks.
Abilities Validated by the Certification
Design, develop, and deploy cloud-based solutions using AWS
Implement core AWS services according to basic architecture best practices
Design and maintain network architecture for all AWS services
Leverage tools to automate AWS networking tasks
Recommended Knowledge and Experience
We recommend candidates hold an AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or a current Associate-level certification: AWS Certified
Solutions Architect - Associate, AWS Certified Developer - Associate or AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate
Advanced knowledge of AWS networking concepts and technologies
Minimum five years hands-on experience architecting and implementing network solutions
Advanced networking architectures and interconnectivity options (e.g., IP VPN, MPLS/VPLS)
Networking technologies within the OSI model, and how they affect implementation decisions
Development of automation scripts and tools
CIDR and sub-netting (IPv4 and IPv6)
IPv6 transition challenges
Generic solutions for network security features, including WAF, IDS, IPS, DDoS protection, and Economic Denial of Service/Sustainability (EDoS)
Prepare for Your Exam
There is no better preparation than hands-on experience. There are many relevant AWS Training courses and other resources to assist you with acquiring additional knowledge and skills to prepare for certification. Please review the exam guide for information about the competencies assessed on the certification exam.
Advanced Networking - Specialty
Design and implement AWS architectures
Review the exam guide, which contains the content outline and target audience for the certification exam. Perform a self-assessment to identify your knowledge or skills gaps.
Introduction
The AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty (ANS-C01) is intended for individuals who perform complex
networking tasks. This examination validates advanced technical skills and experience in designing and
implementing AWS and hybrid IT network architectures at scale.
It validates an examinees ability to:
Design, develop, and deploy cloud-based solutions using AWS
Implement core AWS services according to basic architectural best practices
Design and maintain network architecture for all AWS services
Leverage tools to automate AWS networking tasks
Recommended AWS Knowledge
Professional experience using AWS technology
AWS Security best practices
AWS storage options and their underlying consistency models
AWS networking nuances and how they relate to the integration of AWS services
Recommended General IT Knowledge
Advanced networking architectures and interconnectivity options (e.g., IP VPN, MPLS/VPLS)
Networking technologies within the OSI model, and how they affect implementation decisions
Development of automation scripts and tools
o Routing architectures (including static and dynamic)
o Multi-region solutions for a global enterprise
o Highly available connectivity solutions (e.g., DX, VPN)
CIDR and sub-netting (IPv4 and IPv6)
IPv6 transition challenges
Generic solutions for network security features, including WAF, IDS, IPS, DDoS protection, and Economic
Denial of Service/Sustainability (EDoS).
Select one or more responses that best complete the statement or answer the question. Distractors, or incorrect answers, are response options that an examinee with incomplete knowledge or skill would likely choose. However, they are generally plausible responses that fit in the content area defined by the test objective.
Unanswered questions are scored as incorrect; there is no penalty for guessing.
Unscored Content
Your examination may include unscored items that are placed on the test to gather statistical information. These items are not identified on the form and do not affect your score.
Exam Results
The AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty (ANS-C01) is a pass or fail exam. The examination is scored against a minimum standard established by AWS professionals who are guided by certification industry best practices and guidelines.
Your score report contains a table of classifications of your performance at each section level. This information is designed to provide general feedback concerning your examination performance. The examination uses a compensatory scoring model, which means that you do not need to “pass” the individual sections, only the overall examination. Each section of the examination has a specific weighting, so some sections have more questions than others. The table contains general information, highlighting your strengths and weaknesses. Exercise caution when interpreting section-level feedback.
Content Outline
This exam guide includes weightings, test domains, and objectives only. It is not a comprehensive listing of the content on this examination. The table below lists the main content domains and their weightings.
Domain % of Examination
Domain 1: Design and implement hybrid IT network architectures at scale 23%
Domain 2: Design and implement AWS networks 29%
Domain 3: Automate AWS tasks 8%
Domain 4: Configure network integration with application services 15%
Domain 5: Design and implement for security and compliance 12%
Domain 6: Manage, optimize, and troubleshoot the network 13%
TOTAL 100%
Domain 1: Design and implement hybrid IT network architectures at scale
1.1 Implement connectivity for hybrid IT
1.2 Given a scenario, derive an appropriate hybrid IT architecture connectivity solution
1.3 Explain the process to extend connectivity using AWS Direct Connect
1.4 Evaluate design alternatives that leverage AWS Direct Connect
1.5 Define routing policies for hybrid IT architectures
Domain 2.0: Design and implement AWS networks
2.1 Apply AWS networking concepts
2.2 Given customer requirements, define network architectures on AWS
2.3 Propose optimized designs based on the evaluation of an existing implementation
2.4 Determine network requirements for a specialized workload
2.5 Derive an appropriate architecture based on customer and application requirements
2.6 Evaluate and optimize cost allocations given a network design and application data flow
Domain 3.0: Automate AWS tasks
3.1 Evaluate automation alternatives within AWS for network deployments
3.2 Evaluate tool-based alternatives within AWS for network operations and management
Domain 4.0: Configure network integration with application services
4.1 Leverage the capabilities of Route 53
4.2 Evaluate DNS solutions in a hybrid IT architecture
4.3 Determine the appropriate configuration of DHCP within AWS
4.4 Given a scenario, determine an appropriate load balancing strategy within the AWS ecosystem
4.5 Determine a content distribution strategy to optimize for performance
4.6 Reconcile AWS service requirements with network requirements
Domain 5.0: Design and implement for security and compliance
5.1 Evaluate design requirements for alignment with security and compliance objectives
5.2 Evaluate monitoring strategies in support of security and compliance objectives
5.3 Evaluate AWS security features for managing network traffic
5.4 Utilize encryption technologies to secure network communications
Domain 6.0: Manage, optimize, and troubleshoot the network
6.1 Given a scenario, troubleshoot and resolve a network issue