APN (AWS Partner Network)
💡 Definition
The AWS Partner Network (APN) is a global community of partners (third-party companies) that leverage AWS to build solutions and services for customers.
🔑 Key Concepts
- Consulting Partners: Professional services firms (System Integrators, Agencies) that help customers design, build, and manage their workloads on AWS.
- Technology Partners: Software vendors (ISVs) that provide hardware, connectivity services, or software solutions that are hosted on or integrated with AWS.
- Tiers: Partners are categorized by tiers (Select, Advanced, Premier) based on their experience and certifications.
- Competencies: Partners can earn competencies (e.g., DevOps, Security, Migration) demonstrating deep expertise in specific areas.
⚙️ How it Works
Customers can search the APN to find trusted third-party experts or software tools to help them with their AWS journey.
🎯 Use Cases
- Finding a Consultant: Hiring a firm to manage your migration to AWS.
- Buying Software: Purchasing a firewall appliance or monitoring tool from the AWS Marketplace.
- Managed Services: Hiring a Managed Service Provider (MSP) to run your AWS infrastructure.
💰 Pricing Model
- Partners set their own pricing for their services and software.
📝 Exam Tips (CLF-C02)
- The APN consists of third-party companies, not AWS employees.
- Broken into Consulting (Service) and Technology (Software/Hardware) partners.
- Offers Competencies to validate expertise.
See Also: * AWS Professional Services * AWS Marketplace