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Here are the key details for the AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional exam as of 2025: Exam OverviewCertification Name: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - ProfessionalLevel: ProfessionalExam Duration: 180 minutesNumber of Questions: 75 (multiple choice or multiple response)Passing Score: 750 out of a possible 1000.Cost: $300 USDLanguages Available: English, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Simplified Chinese, Spanish (Latin America)Delivery Method: Pearson VUE testing center or online proctored examRecommended Experience2+ years of hands-on experience designing and deploying cloud architecture on AWSAbility to:Design and deploy dynamically scalable, highly available, fault-tolerant, and reliable applications on AWSSelect appropriate AWS services to design and deploy an application based on given requirementsMigrate complex, multi-tier applications on AWSDesign and deploy enterprise-wide scalable operations on AWSExam DomainsThe exam is divided into four main domains, each focusing on specific architectural skills and AWS services:1. Design for Organizational Complexity (26%)Design and implement complex network architecturesDesign multi-account AWS environmentsDesign hybrid cloud and on-premises solutionsImplement cross-account access and permissions2. Design for New Solutions (29%)Design scalable and loosely coupled architecturesSelect appropriate compute, storage, and database servicesDesign secure access to AWS resourcesDesign solutions that meet performance objectives3. Migration Planning (15%)Select existing workloads and processes for migrationDetermine migration strategy (rehost, replatform, refactor, etc.)Select appropriate AWS services for migrationDesign for data migration and transfer4. Cost Control (12%)Design cost-optimized solutionsIdentify opportunities to reduce costSelect appropriate pricing models and servicesMonitor and manage billing and usage5. Continuous Improvement for Existing Solutions (18%)Troubleshoot existing solutionsMonitor performance and availabilityDesign for maintainability and operational excellenceImplement automation and DevOps practicesPreparation ResourcesAWS Skill Builder: Official learning platform with courses, labs, and practice examsAWS Practice Exams: Simulated tests to assess readinessWhitepapers & FAQs: AWS documentation and best practices

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