AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C02) Exam Prep Course - Hands-On Challenge: CloudFormation

The video tutorial guides viewers through setting up an Active Directory domain in AWS using CloudFormation. It begins with an introduction to the task, followed by a hands-on challenge overview. Detailed step-by-step instructions are provided for creating a key pair, copying the AMI ID, and setting up the CloudFormation stack. The tutorial concludes with testing the setup and cleaning up resources, and it previews the next video, which will offer a solution to the challenge.

What is the main task discussed in the introduction of the video?

• Developing a mobile app

• Setting up an Active Directory domain

• Creating a database

• Building a website

Which AWS service is used to simplify the Active Directory setup process?

• AWS CloudFormation

• AWS S3

• AWS Lambda

• AWS EC2

What is the first step in the hands-on challenge?

• Create a CloudFormation stack

• Copy the AMI ID

• Create a key pair named KP solution architect

• Test the Active Directory

Why is it important to update the AMI ID in the CloudFormation template?

• To reduce the cost of the setup

• To increase the security of the setup

• To ensure compatibility with the latest AWS services

• To match the region's specific AMI ID

What should be done after testing the Active Directory setup?

• Upgrade the setup to a newer version

• Export the setup to a different region

• Delete the setup using CloudFormation

• Leave the setup running