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Cloud Computing Fundamentals

Name: Cloud Computing Fundamentals
Price: 59 USD
Rating: 4.51 (106 reviews)
Author: Sanjay Bhagia

Become a cloud pro by learning cloud computing fundamentals, services, service models, storage, deployment, and platform selection. Get hands-on experience—no setup, no cleanup, no hassle.

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47 lessons

3h 12min

Created by Sanjay Bhagia

What's included

47 lessons across 8 modules
18 quizzes with instant feedback
AI Tutor on every lesson

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What You'll Learn

An understanding of basic concepts of cloud computing
Knowledge of major cloud platforms
Familiarity of different services cloud platforms offer
Resources to take next steps in learning cloud computing

Learning Roadmap

47 Lessons18 Quizzes

Introduction

Get familiar with cloud computing's fundamentals, benefits, deployment models, major providers, and applications.

Getting Started

What is Cloud?

A Brief History of Cloud Computing

Characteristics of a Cloud

Types of Cloud Deployment Models

Major Providers of Cloud Services

How Does the Cloud Work?

Where is the Cloud Used?

Disadvantages of the Cloud

Why Should We Use the Cloud?

Quiz: Introduction to Cloud Computing

Common Cloud Services

Walk through the key elements of cloud services, from infrastructure to security and automation.

Introduction to Common Cloud Services

Physical Infrastructure: Compute

Physical Infrastructure: Compute II

Physical Infrastructure: Storage

Physical Infrastructure: Networking

Physical Infrastructure: Security

Cloud Automation

Quiz: Common Cloud Services

Cloud Service Models

7 Lessons

Examine cloud service models, their benefits, use cases, and potential limitations.

Clustering

5 Lessons

Break down the steps to effectively utilize clusters for enhanced computing performance.

Cloud Storage

5 Lessons

Explore remote, scalable, and secure data storage solutions through block, file, and object storage.

Deployment

5 Lessons

Tackle deployment, DevOps integration, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) in cloud environments.

Starting Your Cloud Journey

5 Lessons

Piece together the parts of choosing a cloud platform, facing challenges, and starting a cloud journey.

Conclusion

Try out cloud platforms using trial accounts, documentation, and code samples.

Wrap Up!

Certificate of Completion

Showcase your accomplishment by sharing your certificate of completion.

About this course

WHY I WROTE THIS COURSE

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.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Sanjay Bhagia

Cloud Solution Architect & Developer, Foodie, Amateur Runner, and Author.

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