Exam Domains

1.0 Cloud architecture 23%

1.1Cloud models
Analyzing public, private, hybrid, and multi-cloud models to support business needs.
1.2Virtualization
Understanding virtualization technologies and their role in cloud environments.
1.3Cloud networking
Deploying solutions like virtual private networks (VPNs) and virtual networks.
1.4Containerization
Explaining containerization and its role in cloud environments.
1.5Orchestration
Managing containers using orchestration techniques.
1.6Database fundamentals
Exploring database concepts and their cloud applications.
1.7Resource optimization
Optimizing cloud resources for performance and cost efficiency.
1.8Billing management
Managing billing considerations for cloud usage.

2.0 Deployment 19%

2.1System requirements
Analyzing requirements for workload migrations.
2.2Infrastructure as code (IaC)
Implementing IaC techniques for automation.
2.3Workload migrations
Planning and executing migrations to cloud environments.
2.4Resource provisioning
Provisioning and configuring cloud resources effectively.

3.0 Operations 17%

3.1Lifecycle management
Managing the lifecycle of cloud resources, including scaling and updates.
3.2Backup and recovery
Implementing strategies to ensure data integrity.
3.3Observability
Monitoring and analyzing cloud environments for performance optimization.

4.0 Security 19%

4.1Vulnerability management
Identifying and addressing vulnerabilities in cloud environments.
4.2Identity and access management (IAM)
Implementing IAM to control resource access.
4.3Container security
Safeguarding containerized applications and resources.
4.4Compliance standards
Ensuring compliance with standards like PCI DSS, SOC 2, and ISO 27001.
4.5Security controls
Deploying controls to protect cloud environments.

5.0 DevOps fundamentals 10%

5.1Automation
Using tools to streamline cloud operations.
5.2Source control
Managing code with source control techniques.
5.3CI/CD pipelines
Building and managing continuous integration/continuous deployment pipelines.
5.4System integration
Integrating systems for seamless cloud operations.
5.5DevOps tools
Tools like Kubernetes, Ansible, and Jenkins are used for automation.
5.6Event-driven architectures
Exploring architectures for cloud applications.

6.0 Troubleshooting 12%

6.1Deployment issues
Diagnosing and resolving deployment problems.
6.2Network connectivity
Troubleshooting connectivity issues in cloud environments.
6.3Security incidents
Addressing issues like leaked credentials and privilege escalation.
6.4Service disruptions
Resolving disruptions in services like DNS, DHCP, and NTP.
6.5Misconfigurations
Identifying and fixing misconfigurations in cloud setups.

Exam Details

Question TypesMultiple Choice (single), Multiple Choice (multiple), Performance-Based

FormatLinear

Online ProctoringAvailable

ID RequirementsTwo forms of ID are required. Primary ID must be government-issued, include candidate's name, photo, and signature (e.g. passport, driver's license). Secondary ID must include candidate's name and signature or name and photo.

RenewalRequired -- Earn CE credits through CompTIA CE program (training, conferences, publishing, teaching, higher certs) or retake the current exam version before expiry.

Retake PolicyNo waiting period required before first retake. After the second failed attempt, candidates must wait 14 calendar days before any subsequent attempt. No limit on total attempts.

LanguagesEnglish, Japanese, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese

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