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saa-c03-chea Cheat Sheet (High-Yield Review)

Last-minute review of service differences, traps, and high-yield topics.

Updated: 2026-02-24 ⭐️ User Reviews ✅ Free Checklist PDF
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Quick answers

  • S3/EBS/EFS: know when each fits.
  • ALB vs NLB: L7 features vs L4 performance.
  • Security Group vs NACL: stateful vs stateless.
  • Multi-AZ vs Read Replica: HA vs read scaling.

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High-yield review list

  • S3: durability, storage classes, lifecycle, replication.
  • EC2: ASG + ALB patterns, placement, EBS vs instance store.
  • VPC: routing, security groups vs NACLs, endpoints.
  • Databases: RDS vs DynamoDB, Multi-AZ basics, read replicas.
  • CloudFront: caching + origin patterns, signed URLs/cookies basics.

Topics & Skills Covered

  • Core service differences (S3/EBS/EFS, ALB/NLB)
  • VPC basics that appear often (routing, endpoints, SG vs NACL)
  • Database choices (RDS vs DynamoDB, HA vs scaling)
  • Caching and edge (CloudFront patterns)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a cheat sheet enough to pass SAA-C03?

No. Use it for review, then practice scenario questions with explanations.

What should I prioritize in last-minute review?

Service differences and common architecture tradeoffs (HA, security, cost).

How do I avoid exam traps?

Read constraints carefully and pick the best architecture, not just a correct statement.

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