Single reference for retired, restricted, or exam-irrelevant AWS services. Do not create study files for services listed here. Cross-reference this file if a service appears in older study materials.
Retired / End-of-Life Services
| Service | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| AWS OpsWorks | Retired | End of life June 2024. Replaced by Systems Manager and CloudFormation. Do not study for SAP-C02. |
| AWS CodeStar (project service) | Retired | Shut down July 2024. Do not treat CodeCatalyst as a one-to-one replacement; select currently supported source-control, build, and deployment services for the requirements. |
| Amazon WorkMail (exam relevance) | Low | Rarely tested at professional level. Skip unless exam guide explicitly lists it. |
| AWS Managed Blockchain (Ethereum) | Limited | Ethereum network support ended. Hyperledger Fabric remains but is low exam priority. |
| Amazon WorkDocs | Retired | Managed document collaboration service; closed and end-of-life. Treat it only as a legacy distractor in scenarios; current answers use S3-based patterns or third-party SaaS. |
Services in Maintenance Mode / Limited Investment
| Service | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| AWS CodeCommit | No new customers (Oct 2023) | Existing customers can still use it. Exam may still reference it — verify against current exam guide. Prefer GitHub/GitLab integration patterns in new scenarios. |
| Amazon CodeCatalyst | No new customers | Existing customers can continue to use it; AWS provides migration guidance. Do not recommend it for a new customer without checking current service lifecycle guidance. |
| AWS Cloud9 | No new customers | IDE service restricted. Not a primary SAP-C02 topic. |
Services Outside SAP-C02 Scope
| Service | Notes |
|---|---|
| Amazon Chime | Collaboration tool, not an architecture service. Not tested. |
| Amazon Connect (deep config) | High-level awareness only. Deep configuration not in scope. |
| AWS RoboMaker | Niche robotics service. Not in SAP-C02 exam guide. |
Last updated: 2026-10-08 (CodeCatalyst lifecycle entry). Other lifecycle entries have not all been revalidated in this review. Verify every entry against current AWS documentation and the official exam guide before the exam. See CHANGELOG.md for history of content decisions.