The AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate (SOA-C02) exam is designed to validate the knowledge and skills of individuals in deploying, managing, and operating scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant systems on the AWS platform. The exam covers a wide range of topics such as deployment, management, and operations on AWS, monitoring and logging, security, networking, and automation. Passing the SOA-C02 exam demonstrates the ability to handle day-to-day operations of an AWS environment and optimize its performance while ensuring its security and compliance. A successful candidate for this exam will have practical experience in working with AWS services and a strong understanding of best practices for operating and maintaining AWS infrastructure.