Two weeks ago I passed the Google ACE exam. With a success in this exam, I earned the Associate Cloud Engineer credentials. This was a great experience as I did it in a very short time due to my professional requirement. I would like to share my experience with you.
Before I begin my exam story, let me introduce myself to you. I am an IT professional at a very initial level of my career. I did my bachelor's in computer science three years ago. For few months, I searched for a job but was unable to find one. At that time I was interested to start a career in the network field. A friend of mine already being a professional, suggested me to do some certification to somehow compensate for the experience deficiency. After some research, I selected CompTIA Network+. It was my first experience with a certification exam but my friend guided me very well with the procedure and pro tips. Within two months I was able to pass the exam and earn the certification.
After few months I got a job as an Assistant Network Administrator in a knitwear manufacturing and an export company. It is my second year in the company. Last month the HR Manager of my company called me for a meeting. He told me about the new positions in the company. He said that I can be a good candidate for me provided I can get some mandatory credentials. He told me that I can apply for the position of assistant cloud administrator by securing the Google Associate Cloud certification.
I consented and got back. I then started looking for the details of the certification. For the exam training material of the Google ACE exam, I selected DumpsTool as I have already had a good experience with it. I selected the complete PDF + Testing Engine package from DumpsTool. If you are new to DumpsTool let me tell you that DumpsTool offers a money-back guarantee for all the training material they provide. It makes it a secure deal for you as well as it reflects the confidence they have with the training material they provide.
In my personal experience, I found the braindumps from DumpsTool to be very accurate and updated. With all the Associate-Cloud-Engineer exam dumps training material from DumpsTool, I was able to complete my preparation for the Google ACE exam. I took the exam and passed it on my first attempt. So in just 4 weeks, I was able to earn the Google Associate Cloud Engineer credentials. One more thing, Yesterday was my first day in my new position.
Following is an overview of the certification and the exam.
The Certification
Associate Cloud Engineer
An Associate Cloud Engineer deploys applications, monitors operations, and manages enterprise solutions. This individual can use Google Cloud Console and the command-line interface to perform common platform-based tasks to maintain one or more deployed solutions that leverage Google-managed or self-managed services on Google Cloud.
The Associate Cloud Engineer exam assesses your ability to:
• Set up a cloud solution environment
• Plan and configure a cloud solution
• Deploy and implement a cloud solution
• Ensure successful operation of a cloud solution
• Configure access and security
The Exam
About this certification exam
Length: Two hours
Registration fee: $125 (plus tax where applicable)
Languages: English, Japanese, Spanish.
Exam format: Multiple choice and multiple
Prerequisites: None
Recommended experience: 6 months+ hands-on experience with Google Cloud
Exam Delivery Method:
• Take the online-proctored exam from a remote location
• Take the onsite-proctored exam at a testing center
Certification exam guide
An Associate Cloud Engineer deploys applications, monitors operations of multiple projects, and maintains enterprise solutions to ensure that they meet target performance metrics. This individual has experience working with public clouds and on-premises solutions. They are able to use Google Cloud Console and the command-line interface to perform common platform-based tasks to maintain one or more deployed solutions that leverage Google-managed or self-managed services on Google Cloud.
This exam is available in English, Japanese, and Spanish.
1. Setting up a cloud solution environment
2. Planning and configuring a cloud solution
3. Deploying and implementing a cloud solution
4. Ensuring successful operation of a cloud solution
5. Configuring access and security
Step 1: Get Real-World Experience
Before attempting the ACE exam, it’s recommended that you have 6+ months of hands-on experience with Google Cloud products and solutions. Ready to start building? Explore the Google Cloud Free Tier for free usage (up to monthly limits) of select products, including BigQuery and Compute Engine.
Step 2: Understand What’s On The Exam
The ACE exam guide contains a complete list of topics that may be included in the exam. Review the exam guide to determine if your skills align with the topics on the exam.
Step 3: Review The Sample Questions
Familiarize yourself with the format of exam questions and example content that may be covered on the Associate Cloud Engineer exam.
Step 4: Round Out Your Skills With Training
If you are looking to structure preparation for the exam with additional training, here are some options to explore either as online self-paced training, in-person classroom training, or hands-on lab practice.
Step 5: Check Exam Readiness
Complete the "Preparing for the Associate Cloud Engineer Examination" course to familiarize yourself with the exam materials and to do a final check for the exam readiness.
Step 6: Schedule An Exam
Register and select the option to take the exam remotely or at a nearby testing center.
Conclusion
Cloud is the new normal. Once a far-fetched statement is a reality now. Cloud is among the hottest technology of the previous and the present decade. In the job market, cloud-related skills are in much higher demand. Google a tech-giant with a significant presence in multiple technology domains. Google is among the top three players in the cloud arena with the highest year-over-year growth. Google Cloud Credentials are of great value in the job market. Google Associate Cloud Engineer is an entry-level certification that can open the door to new opportunities for you. You can earn this valuable certification with a single exam.