Cloud Computing Essentials
Master cloud technologies and learn to design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure for modern applications.
Course Overview
This comprehensive cloud computing course covers the fundamental concepts, architectures, and services of major cloud platforms. You'll gain hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, learning to deploy applications, manage infrastructure, and implement cloud security best practices. By the end of this course, you'll be prepared to design and implement cloud solutions for various business needs.
Cloud Platforms
Learn the core services and features of AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
Infrastructure as Code
Master infrastructure automation using tools like Terraform and CloudFormation.
Cloud Security
Implement security best practices for cloud environments.
Cloud Architecture
Design scalable, resilient, and cost-effective cloud solutions.
Duration
10 weeks, 5 hours/week
Skill Level
Intermediate
Prerequisites
Basic networking and Linux knowledge
Curriculum
Module 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing
- Cloud computing concepts and terminology
- Cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
- Cloud deployment models (public, private, hybrid)
- Benefits and challenges of cloud computing
Module 2: Amazon Web Services (AWS) Fundamentals
- AWS account setup and management
- Core AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, VPC)
- AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- AWS CLI and SDK usage
Module 3: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
- Azure account setup and management
- Core Azure services (Virtual Machines, Storage, SQL Database)
- Azure Active Directory and access control
- Azure CLI and PowerShell
Module 4: Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Fundamentals
- GCP account setup and management
- Core GCP services (Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL)
- GCP Identity and Access Management
- Google Cloud SDK and gcloud CLI
Module 5: Cloud Networking
- Virtual networks and subnets
- Network security groups and firewalls
- Load balancing and traffic management
- VPN and direct connect options
Module 6: Cloud Storage Solutions
- Object storage (S3, Blob Storage, Cloud Storage)
- Block storage (EBS, Azure Disk, Persistent Disk)
- File storage services
- Data migration strategies
Module 7: Cloud Databases
- Relational databases in the cloud
- NoSQL database options
- Database migration and replication
- Database performance optimization
Module 8: Infrastructure as Code
- Introduction to Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- AWS CloudFormation
- Azure Resource Manager templates
- Terraform for multi-cloud deployments
Module 9: Containerization and Orchestration
- Docker containers in the cloud
- Kubernetes fundamentals
- Managed Kubernetes services (EKS, AKS, GKE)
- Container deployment strategies
Module 10: Cloud Security and Compliance
- Cloud security best practices
- Identity and access management
- Encryption and key management
- Compliance frameworks in the cloud
Module 11: Final Project
- Design and implement a multi-tier application in the cloud
- Infrastructure as Code deployment
- Security implementation and testing
- Performance optimization and cost management
Your Instructors
James Rodriguez
AWS Solutions Architect
James is an AWS Certified Solutions Architect with over 8 years of experience designing and implementing cloud solutions for enterprises. He specializes in serverless architectures and cloud security.
Sophia Kim
Multi-Cloud Specialist
Sophia holds certifications in AWS, Azure, and GCP. She has helped numerous organizations implement multi-cloud strategies and has a background in cloud architecture and DevOps.
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