This course is the second of a series that aims to prepare you for a role working in data analytics. In this course, you will be introduced to many of the core concepts of cloud computing. You will learn about the primary deployment models. We’ll go through the common cloud computing service models. The hands on material offers the opportunity to review and configure a cloud account. This course covers a wide variety of topics that are critical for understanding cloud computing and are designed to give you an introduction and overview as you begin to build relevant knowledge and skills.
Fundamentals of Cloud Computing
Fundamentals of Cloud Computing
This course is part of Key Technologies in Data Analytics Specialization
Instructor: Erik Herman
Sponsored by Louisiana Workforce Commission
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14 hours to complete
3 weeks at 4 hours a week
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Taught in English
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There are 3 modules in this course
In this module, you’ll define the core concepts associated with cloud computing, including shared infrastructure, on-demand access, scalable services, consumption based pricing, and anywhere/device access.
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14 videos6 readings6 assignments10 discussion prompts
In this module, you’ll describe the primary cloud computing deployment models, including public, private, hybrid, and community.
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11 videos5 readings5 assignments8 discussion prompts
In the third week of this course, we'll learn about the common service models used in cloud computing, including SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS.
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8 videos3 readings4 assignments6 discussion prompts
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