Get familiar with the basics of cloud computing.

Become an Azure Expert

We are surrounded by the technology that we utilize daily. Most of it makes use of cloud computing. Cloud has now become the norm. As software practitioners, it’s imperative to have a good understanding of cloud computing concepts. 

In this module, we’ll learn the fundamental concepts of cloud computing. Next, we’ll familiarize ourselves with the cloud’s standard services. We’ll also learn about various service models available in cloud computing. We’ll learn the concepts of clustering and its relevance in cloud computing. We’ll explore storage and deployment concepts in the cloud. We’ll wrap up with a hands-on experience of how to pick a cloud platform and start our cloud journey. In the end, we’ll have plenty of resources to continue our cloud learning journey.

By the end of this module, we’ll have a deeper understanding of the basic concepts of cloud computing and the services and products that cloud platforms offer.

Cloud Computing Fundamentals

What are the different types of clouds? Select ALL that apply.

What are the different types of clouds? Select ALL that apply.

Why is the public cloud cheaper than other types of the cloud?

Why is the public cloud cheaper than other types of the cloud?

Avoid hosting business-critical applications on the cloud.

Vendor lock-in is not a problem, and businesses should not worry about it. 

How can a business avoid vendor lock-in?

What are some of the core tenets of cloud computing? Select ALL that apply.

What are some of the core tenets of cloud computing? Select ALL that apply.

What can be done to improve the availability of applications deployed in the cloud? Select ALL that apply.

What can be done to improve the availability of applications deployed in the cloud? Select ALL that apply.

Test your knowledge of the introduction of cloud computing.

Introduction

Common Cloud Services

Cloud Service Models

Clustering

Cloud Storage

Deployment

Starting Your Cloud Journey

Conclusion

Quiz: Introduction to Cloud Computing

​Introduction