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Cloud Computing Basics (Cloud 101)

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Cloud Computing Basics (Cloud 101)

Jim Sullivan

Instructor: Jim Sullivan

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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No prior experience required
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Approx. 8 hours
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.5

(6,406 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
Approx. 8 hours
Learn at your own pace
97%
Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

  • - Explain Azure Services and APIs and how they relate to Cloud computing

  • - Identify each of the managed services and explain the differences between them

  • - Understand the differences between Cloud deployment models

  • - Identify available Cloud Service Platforms and determine which works best for your needs

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There are 6 modules in this course

In this module, we'll discuss what the Cloud is, what it supports, and how it is delivered. We'll also explore computing as a utility, storage services, and Cloud economics, as well as distributed computing, managed infrastructure, and Azure services.

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5 videos4 readings1 assignment

In this module, we will explore the levels of managed service including Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service, Software as a Service, and Function as a Service.

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4 videos2 readings1 assignment

In this module, we'll discuss different deployment models of Cloud computing. We'll explore private and public deployment models, hybrid cloud, HPC cloud, and big data cloud.

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5 videos2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

In this module, we'll take a look at different hosting scenarios including bare-metal computing, VMs, Docker, Kubernetes, on-premises computing, and Cloud computing. We will also discuss best practices and use-cases for cloud computing.

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5 videos1 assignment3 discussion prompts

In this module, we will compare some of the cloud platforms. We'll discuss Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, IBM Cloud, and SalesForce.

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5 videos2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

In this module, we'll discuss the future of cloud computing. We will explore serverless computing, distributed and decentralized applications, machine learning and AI, and Azure Internet of Things.

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4 videos2 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts

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Jim Sullivan
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