This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.

In this episode you will learn:

- The core function of AWS Marketplace as a digital catalog for third-party software.

- Key product types in the Marketplace, including AMIs, SaaS, and Containers.

- The purpose of the AWS Partner Network (APN) as a program for companies that help customers on AWS.

- The critical distinction between APN Technology Partners (ISVs) and APN Consulting Partners (professional services firms).

- A simple mnemonic to differentiate between the Marketplace (products) and the Partner Network (people) for the exam.

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