Exoscale Certified Cloud Professional
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The Exoscale Certified Cloud Professional credential is an independent, vendor-focused certification for cloud engineers, DevOps practitioners, and architects who design, deploy, and operate workloads on Exoscale's European cloud platform. This study page is maintained by an independent learning platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Exoscale; the exam name is used only to describe the scope of the material. The exam is delivered as multiple-choice questions and covers seven domains weighted as follows: Compute (20%), Storage (15%), DBaaS (15%), Networking (15%), Security (15%), Concrete AI (10%), and Trust, Compliance and Data Residency (10%). Questions test practical knowledge of Exoscale products - Compute Instances, GPU Servers, Managed Kubernetes, S3-compatible Object Storage, Block and Archival Storage, managed PostgreSQL, MySQL, OpenSearch, Valkey, Kafka, ClickHouse, pgvector, VPC, DNS, CDN, Key Management Service, IAM, Audit Trails, and the Concrete AI inference suite - as well as the platform's European data-residency and compliance posture. To prepare, start with the official Exoscale documentation and the product catalog, then work through the documentation sections on compute, storage, DBaaS, networking, and security. Use the free exo CLI, Terraform provider, and SDKs to build hands-on labs, and review the Trust and Compliance pages covering GDPR, Swiss FDPA, BSI C5, ISO 27001, and the published SLAs. The platform's public GitHub repositories and Academy materials are useful supplements. Because Exoscale updates its catalog and zone footprint regularly, confirm current product details and data-center locations against the live documentation before exam day.
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What is the exam format?
The exam consists of multiple-choice questions delivered in a single session. The exact number of questions, time limit, passing score, and fee are not published in the source material reviewed for this page, so candidates should confirm those details with the exam provider before registering. The content is organized around seven weighted domains, with Compute carrying the largest share at 20%.
How difficult is the exam?
Difficulty is moderate for candidates with hands-on Exoscale experience and higher for those who have only read documentation. Questions span seven domains, so broad familiarity with Compute Instances, Object Storage, managed databases, VPC networking, IAM, and compliance concepts is required. Practical lab work with the exo CLI and Terraform provider is the most reliable way to close knowledge gaps.
How long should I study, and in what order?
A practical plan is four to six weeks of part-time study. Begin with Compute and Storage, since they underpin most other services, then move to DBaaS and Networking. Follow with Security, then Concrete AI, and finish with Trust, Compliance and Data Residency. Weight your time roughly in proportion to the domain percentages, allocating the most to Compute at 20%.
What are common failure modes?
Candidates often underestimate the compliance domain, confusing GDPR with the Swiss FDPA or BSI C5, and misremember which certifications cover personally identifiable information. Others memorize product names without understanding service boundaries, such as the difference between Block Storage and Object Storage or between Dedicated and On-Demand Inference. Weak hands-on familiarity with IAM roles and API keys is another frequent gap.
Does the exam cover data-center locations?
Yes, data residency is part of the Trust, Compliance and Data Residency domain. According to the source, Exoscale operates ten data centers across Europe, in Switzerland (Geneva and Zurich), Austria (Vienna), Germany (Frankfurt and Munich), Bulgaria (Sofia), and Croatia (Zagreb). Madrid launches in Q4 2026, and Milan is announced as the following location but is not yet available. Treat announced sites as future, not current.
How much does the exam cost, and can I retake it?
The fee and retake policy are not stated in the source material used for this page, so they are marked for review rather than guessed. Candidates should check the exam provider's registration page for current pricing, retake windows, and any waiting period between attempts. Budgeting for one retake is prudent, but confirm the actual terms before paying.
Which certifications and compliance frameworks should I study?
Focus on the frameworks named in the source: GDPR, Swiss FDPA, BSI C5, and ISO 27001. The source also states that Exoscale is ISO certified since 2018 with continuous third-party audits and runs a broader compliance stack including ISO 27001, 27017, 27018, SOC 2, BSI C5, and CSA STAR. Know that ISO 27018 specifically covers protection of personally identifiable information in public clouds.
How current is the product information on this page?
The page is based on the official Exoscale website as retrieved on 2026-11-05. Exoscale revises its catalog and zone footprint regularly, so verify product availability and data-center locations against live documentation before your exam. Values tied to future dates, such as the Madrid launch in Q4 2026, are recorded as notices and are not treated as current.