Understanding Cloud Fundamentals

Overview

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For those with a background in IT wishing to deepen their understanding of cloud computing, this learning path provides a strong foundation. Focusing primarily on general cloud principles, the path concludes by exploring services specific to both Azure and AWS.

Build an understanding of fundamental cloud concepts.
Explore specific cloud services like security and storage.
Increase your understanding of Azure and AWS services.

Syllabus

Course 1: Learning Cloud Computing: Core Concepts

Migrating to the cloud? Get a general overview of cloud computing, including cloud security, planning, and governance, as well as public, private, and multicloud operations.

Course 2: Learning Cloud Computing: Public Cloud Platforms

Explore the services offered by leading public cloud platforms: Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and Alibaba Cloud.

Course 3: Learning Cloud Computing: Cloud Security

Understand the basics of cloud security, including the security levels, services available, and selection criteria. Review cloud solutions from Amazon, Microsoft, and Google.

Course 4: Learning Cloud Computing: Cloud Storage

Learn the basics of cloud storage, including how to plan cloud storage, estimate costs, and secure storage instances.

Course 5: Learning Cloud Computing: Networking

Explore the fundamentals of cloud networking, and learn about the networking services available for the top three cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, and Google.

Course 6: Azure: Understanding the Big Picture (2020)

Take a look at the big picture of Azure. Explore Azure services, including storage, hosting, and machine learning, to assess which best fit your organization's cloud strategy.