We are surrounded by the technology that we utilize daily. Most of it makes use of cloud computing. Cloud is not a nuance anymore; it’s the norm. As software practitioners, it’s imperative to have a good understanding of cloud computing concepts.
In this course, you will learn the fundamental concepts of cloud computing. Next, you’ll familiarize yourself with cloud’s standard services. You’ll also learn about various service models available in cloud computing. You’ll learn the concepts of clustering and its relevance in cloud computing. You’ll explore storage and deployment concepts in the cloud. You’ll wrap up with a hands-on experience of how to pick a cloud platform and start your cloud journey. In the end, you’ll have plenty of resources to continue your cloud learning journey. 
By the end of this course, you’ll have a deeper understanding of the basic concepts of cloud computing and the services and products that cloud platforms offer.

Cloud Computing Fundamentals

An upcoming IoT (Internet of Things) startup wants to ingest data from millions of devices in the field to the cloud. The data doesn’t change but its volume is huge. They want to use this data for further analysis using machine learning models. What type of storage would be suitable for ingesting data from devices?

An upcoming IoT (Internet of Things) startup wants to ingest data from millions of devices in the field to the cloud. The data doesn’t change but its volume is huge. They want to use this data for further analysis using machine learning models. What type of storage would be suitable for ingesting data from devices?

**(True or False)** We can attach one volume to multiple virtual machines at the same time using block storage.

(True or False) We can attach one volume to multiple virtual machines at the same time using block storage.

Which storage solution is most scalable?


Which storage solution is most scalable?

Let’s consider the following scenario. The family records and pictures for the last 20 years have been digitized. These are stored on the local hard disk of the owner’s laptop. However, the owner is looking for an option to have an offsite backup of these records. The owner won’t be accessing them but wants to ensure that they have another backup of these records in case their local drive fails. They are working a tight budget.

Which storage tier should be used?


Let’s consider the following scenario. The family records and pictures for the last 20 years have been digitized. These are stored on the local hard disk of the owner’s laptop. However, the owner is looking for an option to have an offsite backup of these records. The owner won’t be accessing them but wants to ensure that they have another backup of these records in case their local drive fails. They are working a tight budget.
Which storage tier should be used?

**(Select all that apply.)** What is important when picking up a cloud-based storage solution?

(Select all that apply.) What is important when picking up a cloud-based storage solution?

Introduction

Common Cloud Services

Cloud Service Models

Clustering

Cloud Storage

Deployment

Starting Your Cloud Journey

Conclusion

Quiz: Cloud Storage