Cloud computing Overview
Cloud computing is the delivery of computing services—such as servers, storage, databases, networking, software, and analytics—over the internet (the cloud). It allows users to access and use these services on a pay-as-you-go basis without needing to own or manage physical infrastructure.
Why Join this Program?
High Demand and Career Opportunities
Cloud computing is a rapidly expanding field with increasing adoption across various industries, leading to high demand for skilled professionals.
In-Demand Skills
Acquiring skills that are applicable to various industries and sectors, from finance and healthcare to retail and technology.
Key Features of Cloud computing
Cloud computing offers several key features that make it a transformative technology for businesses and individuals. Here’s a detailed look at the core features of cloud computing:
- On-Demand Self-Service
- Broad Network Access
- Resource Pooling
- Rapid Elasticity
- Measured Service
- High Availability and Reliability
Cloud computing Program Details
These key features of cloud computing make it a powerful and versatile technology, providing businesses and individuals with the tools and capabilities to efficiently manage and scale their IT resources.
Learning Path:
This course introduces participants to the principles and practices of cloud computing, covering key concepts, service models, deployment models, and hands-on experience with popular cloud platforms.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand cloud computing concepts, service models, and deployment options.
- Utilize major cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) to deploy and manage cloud resources.
- Implement cloud-based solutions for various business needs.
- Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure and services.
- IT professionals and system administrators
- Developers and software engineers
- Business analysts and project managers
- Students and individuals interested in cloud computing
- Basic understanding of IT infrastructure and networking concepts
- Familiarity with operating systems and programming concepts (preferred but not always required)
- Overview: Basics of cloud computing and its impact on IT.
- Topics Covered:
- Definition and benefits of cloud computing
- Key characteristics: On-demand self-service, broad network access, resource pooling, rapid elasticity, and measured service
- Cloud computing vs. traditional IT infrastructure
- Overview: Understanding different service models in cloud computing.
- Topics Covered:
- Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS): Concepts, benefits, and examples (e.g., AWS EC2, Azure VMs)
- Platform as a Service (PaaS): Concepts, benefits, and examples (e.g., Google App Engine, Azure App Services)
- Software as a Service (SaaS): Concepts, benefits, and examples (e.g., Salesforce, Office 365)
- Overview: Exploring different cloud deployment options.
- Topics Covered:
- Public Cloud: Characteristics and examples
- Private Cloud: Characteristics, benefits, and examples
- Hybrid Cloud: Integration of public and private clouds
- Community Cloud: Shared infrastructure for specific communities
- Overview: Introduction to major cloud service providers and their offerings.
- Topics Covered:
- Amazon Web Services (AWS): Core services and features
- Microsoft Azure: Core services and features
- Google Cloud Platform (GCP): Core services and features
- Comparative analysis of major cloud platforms
- Overview: Managing and optimizing cloud resources and infrastructure.
- Topics Covered:
- Provisioning and managing virtual machines and storage
- Networking in the cloud: Virtual networks, VPNs, and load balancers
- Resource scaling and auto-scaling
- Monitoring and performance tuning
- Overview: Ensuring security and compliance in cloud environments.
- Topics Covered:
- Cloud security best practices: Encryption, identity and access management (IAM), and security groups
- Compliance and regulatory requirements: GDPR, HIPAA, etc.
- Incident response and disaster recovery
- Overview: Strategies and tools for migrating to the cloud.
- Topics Covered:
- Cloud migration strategies: Lift-and-shift, re-platforming, and refactoring
- Tools and services for cloud migration
- Deployment strategies: Continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
- Overview: Real-world applications and case studies of cloud solutions.
- Topics Covered:
- Designing and implementing cloud-based solutions for various business needs
- Case studies of successful cloud implementations
- Industry-specific cloud use cases and solutions
Course Duration:
Typically: 8 to 12 weeks, depending on the depth and format of the course.
Skills Covered
- Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
- Platform as a Service (PaaS)
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
- Understanding Cloud Concepts
- Cloud Terminology
- Public Cloud
- Private Cloud
- Hybrid Cloud
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Microsoft Azure
- Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Deployment Automation
