Introduction to Cloud

This course introduces you to the core concepts of cloud computing. You will gain the foundational knowledge required for understanding cloud computing from both business and practitioner perspectives. You will also learn about cloud adoption and emerging technologies, cloud computing service and deployment models, different types of cloud storage, and emergent cloud trends.

About this course

You will learn about the definition and essential characteristics of cloud computing, its history, emerging trends, and the business case for cloud computing. You also learn about the various cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and deployment models (Public Cloud, Private Cloud, Hybrid Cloud), the key components of a cloud architecture (Virtualization, VMs, Storage, Networking, Containers ), and Emergent Cloud Trends (Hybrid Multicloud, Serverless, Microservices, Cloud Native, Application Modernization).

Course syllabus

Module 1: Overview of Cloud Computing
Definition and essential characteristics
A brief history and evolution of Cloud
Key cloud service providers and their services

Module 2: Cloud Adoption and Emerging Technologies
Business case for Cloud Computing
Emerging technologies supported by Cloud: AI, IoT, Blockchain, Analytics

Module 3: Cloud Computing Service and Deployment Models
Service Models: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS
Deployment Models: Public, Private, Hybrid

Module 4: Components of Cloud Computing
Cloud Infrastructure Overview
Virtualization, VMs, Bare Metal
Secure Cloud Networks
Containers

Module 5: Cloud Storage
Direct Attached
File Storage
Block Storage
Object Storage
Content Delivery Networks (CDN)

Module 6: Cloud Native and Emergent Cloud Trends
Hybrid Multicloud
Serverless
Microservices
Cloud Native
Application Modernization