Introduction to Cloud Computing Training
Level: Intermediate
Course #: 1200
Course info - Prices, Enrollment
In this introduction to cloud computing training course, you will evaluate and assess the business and technical benefits of cloud computing, gain the foundation to analyze cloud applications for use in your organization, and learn how cloud computing can provide efficient solutions to technical, business, and administrative challenges.
Key Features of this Cloud Computing Essentials Training:
After-course instructor coaching benefit
After-course computing sandbox included
Learning Tree end-of-course exam included
You Will Learn How To:
Exploit the benefits of the different cloud service models: SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS
Leverage services provided by the major public cloud providers
Configure and provision resources on a private IaaS cloud
Apply tips and best practices when adopting the cloud
Choose the Training Solution That Best Fits Your Individual Needs or Organizational
Goals Live, Instructor-Led – Live, Online Training
10-day instructor-led training course
Live, Online Training
Cloud Computing Essentials Training Information
Cloud Computing Basics Course Description
This introduction to cloud computing course includes 17 hours of Instructor-Led Training (ILT) or Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) presented by a real-world cloud computing expert instructor.
Recommended Experience
Working knowledge of Internet technologies, Microsoft Windows and Web applications Programming experience A background with cloud computing is not required
Software/Applications
AWS and Google Applications are provided for your use during the course
Cloud Computing Essentials Training Outline
Introduction to Cloud Computing
Defining cloud computing
Components of a computing cloud
Differentiating types of clouds: public, private and hybrid
Delivering services from the cloud
Categorizing service types
Comparing vendor cloud products: Amazon, Google, Microsoft and others
Adopting the Cloud
Key drivers of cloud computing solutions
Instantaneous provisioning of computing resources
Tapping into an infinite storage capacity
Cost-effective pay-as-you-use billing models
Evaluating barriers to cloud computing
Handling sensitive data
Aspects of cloud security
Assessing governance solutions
Exploiting Software as a Service (SaaS)
Characterizing SaaS
Streamlining administration with centralized installation
Optimizing cost and performance with scale on demand
Comparing service scenarios
Improving collaboration with business productivity tools
Simplifying business process creation by integrating existing components
Inspecting SaaS technologies
Deploying web applications
Implementing web services: SOAP and REST
Choosing a development platform
Delivering Platform as a Service (PaaS)
Exploring the technical foundation for PaaS
Specifying the components of PaaS
Analyzing vendor PaaS provisions
Selecting an appropriate implementation
Building services with solution stacks
Evaluating the architecture of vendor-specific platforms
Becoming familiar with service platform tools
Managing cloud storage
Controlling unstructured data in the cloud
Deploying relational databases in the cloud
Improving data availability
Employing support services
Testing in the cloud
Monitoring cloud-based services
Analyzing portability across platforms
Deploying Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Enabling technologies
Scalable server clusters
Achieving transparency with platform virtualization Elastic storage devices
Accessing IaaS
Provisioning servers on demand
Handling dynamic and static IP addresses
Tools and support for management and monitoring
Deploying a Private Cloud
Leveraging an existing infrastructure
Comparing OpenStack and Eucalyptus
Managing resources across teams and departments Integrating with public clouds
Building a Business Case
Calculating the financial implications
Comparing in-house facilities to the cloud
Estimating economic factors downstream
Preserving business continuity
Selecting appropriate service-level agreements
Safeguarding access to assets in the cloud
Security, availability and disaster recovery strategies
Migrating to the cloud
Rearchitecting applications for the cloud
Integrating the cloud with existing applications
Selecting a vendor and avoiding vendor lock-in
Training
Cloud Computing Essentials Training FAQs
What is cloud computing?
Cloud computing is a means of storing and accessing data using a network of remote servers hosting over the internet. Many organizations employ a hybrid cloud, meaning they use traditional on-premises data storage alongside private, third-party or public cloud services.
I am from a non-technical background. Will I benefit from the course?
Yes! The course presents the business advantages of the cloud and also the technical benefits it can provide. The technical discussions are at a level that attendees with a business background can understand and apply. Where technical knowledge is required, sufficient guidance for all backgrounds is provided to enable activities to be completed and the learning objectives achieved.
Can I take this cloud computing course online?
Yes! We know your busy work schedule may prevent you from getting to one of our classrooms which is why we offer convenient online training to meet your needs wherever you want. This course is available in class and online.