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AWS • Sysops Administrator Associate
AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate (SOA-C02)
Deploy, manage, and operate workloads on AWS.
Practice setup
Exam info
- Exam ID
- SOA-C02
- Cost of Exam
- $150 USD
- Length of Test
- 130 Minutes
- Number of Questions
- 65
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- Exam Level
- Associate
- Launch Date
- September 2021
- Recommended Experience
- 1+ year of operations experience in AWS environments
- Question Types
- Multiple Choice / Multiple Response / Lab-based components
- Passing Score
- Scaled score determined by AWS
Domains and Objectives
Monitoring, Logging, and Remediation1.020%
Objectives in this domain
- Implement monitoring and alerting using AWS observability services.
- Collect and analyze logs for operational diagnostics.
- Automate remediation responses for common incidents.
Reliability and Business Continuity2.016%
Objectives in this domain
- Design and operate highly available workloads.
- Implement backup, restore, and disaster recovery practices.
- Validate resilience objectives against business requirements.
Deployment, Provisioning, and Automation3.018%
Objectives in this domain
- Provision infrastructure and services with repeatable automation.
- Manage deployment workflows and operational updates.
- Use infrastructure-as-code patterns for consistent environments.
Security and Compliance4.020%
Objectives in this domain
- Apply IAM and identity-centered operational controls.
- Protect workloads and data with security best practices.
- Maintain compliance posture with account and service controls.
Networking and Content Delivery5.018%
Objectives in this domain
- Configure and operate VPC, routing, and network services.
- Troubleshoot connectivity and traffic flow behavior.
- Use content delivery and edge services where appropriate.
Cost and Performance Optimization6.08%
Objectives in this domain
- Monitor and optimize operational cost drivers.
- Adjust resource sizing and service choices for workload fit.
- Balance performance, reliability, and cost constraints.
Resources
AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate (Official)
Official exam page with domains, guide, and registration details.
Open resourceExam history
The History of AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate (SOA-C02 Context)
Last reviewed: 2026-03-16
The SysOps Administrator certification has historically validated practical cloud operations capability, including monitoring, automation, and incident handling for production AWS environments.
SOA-C02 modernized the certification by increasing emphasis on operational diagnostics, automation maturity, and real-world troubleshooting, including scenario depth that mirrors production support responsibilities.
It remains a key credential for cloud operations professionals responsible for reliability, governance, and day-to-day service operation.
Change tracker
SOA-C02 launched
AWS released SOA-C02 with refreshed operational focus and updated domain objectives.
SOA-C01 retired
The prior version was replaced as AWS operational practices and tooling evolved.