About Essential Cloud Computing

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The Essential Cloud Computing course offers IT and business professionals a comprehensive introduction to cloud computing, covering its key benefits, challenges, and risks. Participants gain a solid understanding of how cloud technologies operate and how they can be effectively applied in real-world business and IT environments.

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Program Structure  

• 100% online  

• Self-paced  

• 2 modules (20 hours total)  

• Includes video lessons and quizzes  

• Certificate of Completion provided  

 

Modules

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Fundamental Cloud Computing   

• Key cloud computing terms, concepts, and virtualization basics

• Core cloud characteristics: elasticity, resiliency, on-demand use

• Benefits, risks, and challenges of modern cloud platforms

• Roles in cloud environments (admin, service owner, consumer)

• SaaS, PaaS, IaaS delivery models and how they’re combined

• Cloud deployment types: public, private, hybrid, and community

• Cost comparison metrics for cloud vs. on-premise solutions

• SLA quality and performance evaluation methods

 

Cloud Computing Concepts   

• Core cloud architecture components: virtual servers, containers, scaling, and failover

• How cloud mechanisms support key cloud features

• Containerization vs. virtualization and container hosting basics

• Cloud balancing, bursting, and common architectural patterns

• Security risks, threats, and protective cloud security mechanisms

• Cloud storage: relational vs. NoSQL, technologies, and best practices

• Cloud service delivery mediums (e.g., REST services) and testing strategies