Whether you’re prepping for the AWS Certified SAP on AWS – Specialty (SAP-CO2) exam or simply deepening your cloud architecture skills, here’s a curated list of essential whitepapers and official AWS documentation to level up your knowledge.
🔐 Security & Encryption
- Security Best Practices for AWS KMS
Learn how to securely manage cryptographic keys using AWS Key Management Service. - Encryption of Data at Rest
Understand strategies for protecting stored data using AWS services like EFS, S3, and EBS. - AWS Security Best Practices (PDF)
A comprehensive guide to security configurations and principles across AWS services. - Overview of Security Processes (PDF)
Dive into how AWS handles security at scale—from physical data centers to software services.
🧱 Architecture & Best Practices
- AWS Well-Architected Framework
Master the five pillars of operational excellence, security, reliability, performance efficiency, and cost optimization. - AWS Architecture Center Whitepapers
Explore dozens of official whitepapers on real-world cloud architecture use cases and patterns. - Fault-Tolerant Components on AWS (PDF)
Learn how to design resilient applications that can withstand failure. - Using AWS for Disaster Recovery (PDF)
Learn strategies for implementing robust DR solutions on AWS.
🛠️ DevOps, CI/CD & Cloud Adoption
- Practicing CI/CD on AWS
Automate and streamline your software delivery lifecycle on AWS. - Overview of the AWS Cloud Adoption Framework
Align business and technical goals using AWS’s structured approach to cloud migration.
☁️ Application & Storage Architecture
- Web Application Hosting on AWS
Best practices for hosting scalable and secure web apps in the cloud. - Microservices Architecture on AWS
A practical look at building and deploying microservices using AWS-native services. - AWS Storage Services Overview (PDF)
Deep dive into S3, EBS, EFS, and more—how they compare, use cases, and best practices.
AWS Migration Resources
The Migration journey to AWS involves strategic planning, the right technology choices, and a clear understanding of business outcomes. These curated resources provide the guidance you need to ensure a successful migration—from readiness assessments to execution and scaling.
🛠️ AWS Cloud Operations & Migrations Blog
Stay up to date with best practices, migration strategies, and operational tips from AWS experts.
📚 AWS Cloud Adoption Framework (AWS CAF)
A structured approach to cloud adoption, focusing on people, process, and technology.
📘 An Overview of the AWS Cloud Adoption Framework
Dive deeper into the CAF whitepaper to understand foundational principles and implementation models.
🏗️ Architecture Best Practices for Migration
Explore architectural patterns, use cases, and guidance to migrate workloads effectively.
📦 AWS Prescriptive Guidance
A comprehensive library of migration strategies, implementation plans, and technical deep dives.
🌐 Large Migrations to the AWS Cloud
Strategies and resources for migrating large-scale enterprise workloads.
🚀 AWS Migration Acceleration Program
Accelerate your migration with funding, expert support, and a proven three-phase framework.
✅ Evaluating Migration Readiness
Understand how to assess your organization’s readiness across key migration dimensions.
📋 Guidelines for a Successful Migration
Step-by-step advice to ensure migration success and alignment with business goals.
🧪 AWS Cloud Adoption Readiness Tool (CART)
Use this free tool to evaluate your cloud readiness across six AWS CAF perspectives.