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Digital Transformation with Google Cloud

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Digital Transformation with Google Cloud

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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Beginner level

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Flexible schedule
Approx. 2 hours
Learn at your own pace
98%
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What you'll learn

  • Explain why and how the cloud revolutionizes businesses.

  • Explain general cloud concepts.

  • Discuss the benefits and tradeoffs of using Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS).

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There are 5 modules in this course

In this introduction, you'll explore the course goals and preview each section.

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2 videos

This section of the course introduces key terms related to the cloud and digital transformation, the benefits of cloud technology, the differences between on-premises infrastructure, public cloud, private cloud, hybrid cloud, and multicloud, and the drivers and challenges that lead organizations to undergo a digital transformation.

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10 videos1 assignment

To understand the impact that the cloud can have on a business, it’s important to become familiar with fundamental cloud concepts. In this section of the course, you'll differentiate between a solution and a product, compare CapEx and OpEx, explore infrastructure options, and define network terminology.

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9 videos1 assignment

When moving to the cloud, you must decide the type of cloud computing service model most relevant for your needs. In this section of the course, you'll explore three of those options: IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS. You'll also learn about the cloud shared responsibility model, and identify which responsibilities belong to the cloud provider and the customer.

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9 videos1 assignment

The course closes with a summary of the key points covered in each section and next steps to continue learning.

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1 video

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