In this course, you will learn the basics of cloud computing focusing on the core features of cloud technologies, including cloud deployment models, networking concepts, storage types, and cloud design.
Being able to identify the different cloud storage technologies and understand important aspects of cloud design are essential for cloud computing. In this course, Cloud Computing Fundamentals: Cloud Concepts, you will learn a thorough grounding in Cloud concepts, by understanding the different deployment models and networking concepts.
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In this course, you will learn the basics of cloud computing focusing on the core features of cloud technologies, including cloud deployment models, networking concepts, storage types, and cloud design.
Being able to identify the different cloud storage technologies and understand important aspects of cloud design are essential for cloud computing. In this course, Cloud Computing Fundamentals: Cloud Concepts, you will learn a thorough grounding in Cloud concepts, by understanding the different deployment models and networking concepts.
In this course, you will learn the basics of cloud computing focusing on the core features of cloud technologies, including cloud deployment models, networking concepts, storage types, and cloud design.
Being able to identify the different cloud storage technologies and understand important aspects of cloud design are essential for cloud computing. In this course, Cloud Computing Fundamentals: Cloud Concepts, you will learn a thorough grounding in Cloud concepts, by understanding the different deployment models and networking concepts.
First, you will explore the different cloud deployment models and be able to identify and understand the different characteristics as well as understanding the shared responsibility model.
Next, you will learn to identify cloud networking concepts, and understand the different connectivity types, common access types and learn more about load balancing, DNS, and firewalls.
After that, you will be able to identify cloud storage technologies, and understand storage features and characteristics, as well as identify the different types of storage.
Finally, you’ll understand the important aspects of cloud design and learn about redundancy, high availability, disaster recovery, and recovery objectives.
When you're finished with this course, you'll have skills and knowledge behind the core concepts of cloud computing technologies and deployment models needed to continue exploring any of the cloud services available in the market.
Cloud computing is the on-demand access of computing services over the internet, such as data storage, servers, software, and overall computing power.
Cloud computing allows for quicker and easier access to data and computing resources - increasing productivity, saving costs, and improving speed, efficiency, performance, and security.
You will learn basic colud computing concepts such as cloud deployment models, networking, storage types, and cloud design. Other topics covered include:
Anyone who wants to learn fundamental cloud computing concepts should take this course. If you want to know the core concepts of cloud computing technologies and deployment models, then you are in the right place!
No prior cloud knowledge is necessary, but some basic IT proficiency will give you an edge in retaining the concepts covered in the course.
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Course Overview
Cloud Principles
Cloud Networking Concepts
Cloud Storage Concepts
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Review Cloud Computing Fundamentals
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Refresh your knowledge of cloud computing fundamentals by reviewing key concepts, such as cloud deployment models, networking, storage, and security.
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Review the course syllabus and identify the key concepts covered.
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Read or skim the textbooks or other resources.
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Take practice quizzes or questions to test your understanding.
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Optional: Create a summary of the key concepts.
Review AWS Tutorial
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Complete an AWS tutorial to familiarize yourself with the basics of using AWS cloud services, including creating accounts, setting up instances, and managing storage.
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Cloud Infrastructure
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Sign up for an AWS account.
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Explore the AWS Management Console and familiarize yourself with the various services offered.
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Follow a tutorial on creating a virtual machine instance.
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Create a simple web application and deploy it to the instance.
Cloud Computing Concepts Quiz
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Test and reinforce your understanding of cloud computing concepts with a quiz or practice questions.
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Cloud Concepts
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Review the course material on cloud computing concepts.
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Take a practice quiz to assess your knowledge.
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Review the results of the quiz and identify areas where you need additional study.
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Optional: Repeat the quiz after additional study.
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Cloud Computing Blog Post
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Write a blog post on a topic related to cloud computing, such as cloud deployment models, cloud storage types, or security best practices.
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Choose a topic for your blog post that is relevant to the course material.
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Research and gather information on your topic.
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Write a well-structured blog post that is clear, concise, and informative.
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Proofread and edit your blog post carefully.
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Publish your blog post on your own blog or on a platform like Medium.
Attend a Cloud Computing Workshop
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Attend an in-person or virtual cloud computing workshop to learn about new technologies, trends, and best practices.
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Identify a cloud computing workshop that aligns with your interests.
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Register for the workshop and prepare for the sessions.
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Attend the workshop sessions and actively participate in discussions.
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Take notes, ask questions, and network with other attendees.
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Apply what you learned in the workshop to your own cloud computing projects.
Cloud Design Prototype
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Design and implement a simple cloud-based architecture for a website or mobile application by creating a diagram and writing a description.
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Cloud Design
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Identify the requirements of the application.
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Research and select appropriate cloud services.
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Design the architecture diagram, including the components and their interactions.
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Write a detailed description of the design, including the rationale behind the choices made.
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Optional: Implement the design in a cloud platform.
Contribute to an Open-Source Cloud Computing Project
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Participate in an open-source project related to cloud computing, such as contributing code, reporting bugs, or answering questions on forums.
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Open Source
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Identify an open-source cloud computing project that interests you.
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Review the project's documentation and choose an area where you can contribute.
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Make a contribution to the project, such as adding a feature, fixing a bug, or improving documentation.
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Submit your contribution for review and merge.
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Optional: Continue contributing to the project over time.
Review Cloud Computing Fundamentals
Show steps
Refresh your knowledge of cloud computing fundamentals by reviewing key concepts, such as cloud deployment models, networking, storage, and security.
Browse courses on
Cloud Computing
Show steps
- Review the course syllabus and identify the key concepts covered.
- Read or skim the textbooks or other resources.
- Take practice quizzes or questions to test your understanding.
- Optional: Create a summary of the key concepts.
Review AWS Tutorial
Show steps
Complete an AWS tutorial to familiarize yourself with the basics of using AWS cloud services, including creating accounts, setting up instances, and managing storage.
Browse courses on
Cloud Infrastructure
Show steps
- Sign up for an AWS account.
- Explore the AWS Management Console and familiarize yourself with the various services offered.
- Follow a tutorial on creating a virtual machine instance.
- Create a simple web application and deploy it to the instance.
Cloud Computing Concepts Quiz
Show steps
Test and reinforce your understanding of cloud computing concepts with a quiz or practice questions.
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Cloud Concepts
Show steps
- Review the course material on cloud computing concepts.
- Take a practice quiz to assess your knowledge.
- Review the results of the quiz and identify areas where you need additional study.
- Optional: Repeat the quiz after additional study.
Cloud Computing Blog Post
Show steps
Write a blog post on a topic related to cloud computing, such as cloud deployment models, cloud storage types, or security best practices.
Browse courses on
Cloud Computing
Show steps
- Choose a topic for your blog post that is relevant to the course material.
- Research and gather information on your topic.
- Write a well-structured blog post that is clear, concise, and informative.
- Proofread and edit your blog post carefully.
- Publish your blog post on your own blog or on a platform like Medium.
Attend a Cloud Computing Workshop
Show steps
Attend an in-person or virtual cloud computing workshop to learn about new technologies, trends, and best practices.
Browse courses on
Cloud Computing
Show steps
- Identify a cloud computing workshop that aligns with your interests.
- Register for the workshop and prepare for the sessions.
- Attend the workshop sessions and actively participate in discussions.
- Take notes, ask questions, and network with other attendees.
- Apply what you learned in the workshop to your own cloud computing projects.
Cloud Design Prototype
Show steps
Design and implement a simple cloud-based architecture for a website or mobile application by creating a diagram and writing a description.
Browse courses on
Cloud Design
Show steps
- Identify the requirements of the application.
- Research and select appropriate cloud services.
- Design the architecture diagram, including the components and their interactions.
- Write a detailed description of the design, including the rationale behind the choices made.
- Optional: Implement the design in a cloud platform.
Contribute to an Open-Source Cloud Computing Project
Show steps
Participate in an open-source project related to cloud computing, such as contributing code, reporting bugs, or answering questions on forums.
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Open Source
Show steps
- Identify an open-source cloud computing project that interests you.
- Review the project's documentation and choose an area where you can contribute.
- Make a contribution to the project, such as adding a feature, fixing a bug, or improving documentation.
- Submit your contribution for review and merge.
- Optional: Continue contributing to the project over time.
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