With a wide range of Cloud courses already available at a deep technical level, this course is aimed as an introduction to those looking at Cloud Computing from the perspective of a beginner who may have no previous experience of the topic at all.
Before implementing or adopting Cloud technology, you will want to have an understanding of what it is exactly and what options you have when thinking about your deployment. This course covers a wide range of Cloud Computing topics areas, providing you with a solid foundation of understanding.
We will start by defining Cloud Computing, then we will explore what this definition means. We will look at the different deployment models such as Public, Private, and Hybrid Clouds before digging into what actually makes a Cloud a Cloud. Here we break down the Cloud model by looking at the key concepts and characteristics that make it so appealing to a wide range of organizations and individuals.
This course also looks at the different service models of Cloud Computing, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS), providing examples and differences between each.
With all of these different deployment and service options, this course looks at ways other organizations are utilizing the Cloud with some common use cases that you may be familiar with.
Lastly, an overview is given on how typical on-premise data center solutions are reflected within the Cloud. Some people may already be aware of these solutions but are unsure of how certain infrastructure such as networks is architected from a Cloud Computing perspective. As well as networking, we will also look at Storage and compute (server) resources and how these are deployed in comparison to on-premise solutions.
Learning Objectives
The key learning objectives of this course will enable to student to have:
• A clear definition of what Cloud Computing is
• A comprehensive understanding of Cloud Computing
• An understanding of Cloud Computing benefits and key concepts
• An understanding of when and where to use it using the appropriate industry models
Intended Audience
This course is intended for anyone who wants to learn about Cloud Computing, and that may have NO or very little of it knowledge of it currently. It’s for those of you who are looking to learn more about the Cloud to decide if it's something you want to adopt within your business, or those of you that may be seeking a career move and want to learn the foundation of Cloud principles, then this course is certainly for you.
• Beginners to Cloud Computing
• Business Managers
Prerequisites
• A basic understanding of server hardware components
• A basic understanding of what a Data Center is
This Course Includes
• 35 minutes of high-definition video
• 8 lessons
• Links to key documentation by Public Cloud providers
What You'll Learn
Lesson: Introduction - This lesson provides an introduction to the trainer and covers the intended audience. We will also look at what lessons are included in the course and what you will gain as a student from attending the course.
Lesson: What is Cloud Computing? - Following this lesson the student will be able to explain what Cloud Computing is and the underlying technology that its based upon, virtualization. The student will also be aware of the primary resources of the Cloud: Compute, Storage, and Network.
Lesson: Cloud Deployment Models - Following this lesson the student will know the different deployment models available and will be able to give an understanding and distinction between Public, Private, and Hybrid Clouds.
Lesson: Key Cloud Concepts - Following this lesson the student will be able to describe what makes a Cloud a Cloud and what its key characteristics and concepts are.
Lesson: Cloud Service Models - Following this lesson, the student will be able to explain what Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS) are and the differences between them.
Lesson: Common use cases of Cloud Computing - Following this lesson the student will have a comprehensive understanding of the different use cases cloud computing can have.
Lesson: How Data Center architecture is reflected in the Cloud - Following this lesson the student will understand how typical on-premise infrastructure is architected differently within the Cloud.
Lesson: Key Points - This lesson will review all of the key points of the previous lesson.
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Hello, and welcome to this course what is Cloud Computing. This is a question that many people ask, because we hear the term all the time in the IT industry and beyond. But what is it? What does it comprise of, why is it so prevalent and key to business development? This course will aim to answer all of those questions. Before we start, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Stuart Scott. I'm one of the trainers here at Cloud Academy, specializing in AWS, Amazon Web Services. Feel free to connect with me with any questions, using the details shared on the screen. Alternatively, you can always get in touch with us here at Cloud Academy by sending an email to support@cloudacademy.com.
This course is intended for anyone who wants to learn about Cloud Computing, who may have no or very little knowledge of it currently. It's for those of you who are looking to learn more about the Cloud, to decide if it's something you want to adopt within your business, or those of you that may be seeking a career move and want to learn the foundation of Cloud principles, then this course is for you.
As this is a foundation and beginner course at Cloud Computing, I shall be discussing explaining the following key areas. Starting with, what is Cloud Computing. Here I should give you a definition of what it is in its most simplest form. We'll then look at Cloud deployment models, and within this lecture, I shall be reviewing and discussing three different models that you should be aware of. Next, I'll look at some key Cloud concepts, and here I shall explain some of the key concepts that apply to Cloud Computing.
Following this, I'll be looking at different Cloud service models, and these differ from deployment models and focus more on the services offered by the Cloud. So I will dive into each of these, giving you an explanation of how they differ. Then I'll look at some common use cases of Cloud Computing, and here I should give a few examples of what enterprises are using Cloud Computing for, to drive their business and operations forward.
Then I'll look at how data center architecture is reflected within the Cloud. So in this lecture, I explain how certain technology that we use on premises today, such as routes and switches, are reflected within the public Cloud. And then finally, there'll be a summary lecture, highlighting the key points from all the previous lectures. On completion of this course, you will have a comprehensive understanding of Cloud Computing along with its key concepts and benefits. This will allow you to determine when Cloud Computing should be used and which model and service to deploy. It will also give you a solid foundation to continue on with deeper learning about the Cloud and other Cloud service providers, such as Amazon Web Services, AWS, Microsoft Azure, and the Google Cloud Platform, GCP.
Although not essential for this course, it would be advantageous if you have a basic understanding of Server hardware components and a basic understanding of what a datacenter is. Feedback on our courses here at Cloud Academy are valuable to both us as trainers and any students looking to take the same course in the future. If you have any feedback, positive or negative, it would be greatly appreciated if you could send an email to support@cloudacademy.com That brings me to the end of this lecture, coming up next I'll answer the question, "What is Cloud Computing?"
Stuart has been working within the IT industry for two decades covering a huge range of topic areas and technologies, from data center and network infrastructure design, to cloud architecture and implementation.
To date, Stuart has created 150+ courses relating to Cloud reaching over 180,000 students, mostly within the AWS category and with a heavy focus on security and compliance.
Stuart is a member of the AWS Community Builders Program for his contributions towards AWS.
He is AWS certified and accredited in addition to being a published author covering topics across the AWS landscape.
In January 2016 Stuart was awarded ‘Expert of the Year Award 2015’ from Experts Exchange for his knowledge share within cloud services to the community.
Stuart enjoys writing about cloud technologies and you will find many of his articles within our blog pages.