GCT – S2 E11: CompTia Security+ Recertification and AWS’s Operational Excellence Pillar

er.devdevesh June 26, 2025No Comments

Recertification journey and AWS Well architecture’s operational excellence

Episode Introduction
In this episode, Dev discusses the AWS Well-Architected Tool and its significance in cloud migration, emphasizing the importance of operational efficiency. He also shares his personal experience with CompTIA recertification, highlighting the learning opportunities it provided. The conversation delves into the continuous improvement plan recommended by AWS, focusing on preparation, review, and improvement phases, and the necessity of operational excellence in cloud architecture.

Takeaways

The AWS Well-Architected Tool helps in cloud migration planning.
CompTIA recertification can be achieved through training courses.
Operational efficiency is crucial for all applications, even non-customer facing ones.
Continuous improvement is a key aspect of cloud architecture.
Using infrastructure as code is essential for operational excellence.
Small, reversible changes are recommended for application updates.
Monitoring is vital for detecting anomalies in applications.
Team upskilling is necessary for maintaining operational excellence.
Regulatory compliance impacts operational management of applications.
The AWS framework encourages a structured approach to cloud architecture.

Timelines

Below are the timelines of the episode.