Getting Started with Cloud Computing

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Welcome to “Getting Started with Cloud Computing”—your interactive, hands-on journey into the world of cloud technology! In this immersive 10-hour self-paced course, you’ll discover the power of the cloud and unlock the secrets behind scalable, flexible, and cost-effective computing. Whether you’re a curious beginner or an IT professional looking to upskill, this course offers a dynamic blend of theory, real-world demos, and interactive labs that bring complex concepts to life.

Get ready to dive into engaging modules that explore everything from the fundamental principles of cloud computing to the nitty-gritty details of virtualization, containerization, and cost optimization. Experience live walkthroughs of leading cloud platforms, and tackle practical projects like deploying virtual machines, configuring storage solutions, and designing secure, resilient architectures. With interactive quizzes, collaborative case studies, and hands-on exercises sprinkled throughout, you’ll not only learn the “what” and “why” but also master the “how” of cloud computing.

By the end of the course, you’ll have the confidence to navigate cloud environments, implement real-world solutions, and chart a course toward a future-proof career in the cloud. Join and transform your understanding of technology in an engaging, interactive, and exciting learning experience!

Foundations of Cloud Computing: Understand the core concepts, history, benefits, and challenges of cloud computing, including deployment and service models.
Cloud Service Models: Distinguish between IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and emerging models like serverless and Backend as a Service (BaaS).
Compute Services Deep Dive: Learn about virtual machines, containers, and serverless computing with hands‑on demos and real‑world examples.
Infrastructure & Architecture: Discover how to design scalable, resilient, and high‑performance architectures using cloud resources.
Storage & Database Solutions: Explore different storage options (object, block, file) and database services, and understand their use‑cases in cloud environments.
Security, Compliance & Governance: Grasp the shared responsibility model, learn best practices for Identity and Access Management (IAM), and understand regulatory standards.
Migration & Deployment Strategies: Analyze methods for migrating applications to the cloud and learn how DevOps and automation tools help streamline deployments.
Cost Management & Future Trends: Master techniques for budgeting and optimizing cloud spend while keeping an eye on emerging technologies like AI, edge computing, and quantum computing.

Course Content

Introduction to Cloud Computing

What is Cloud Computing?

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The evolution from traditional data centers to the cloud era

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Key milestones and industry trends

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Key Benefits & Challenges

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Deployment Models: Public, Private, Hybrid, and Multi‑cloud environment

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Cloud Service Models

Cloud Infrastructure & Architecture

Overview of Leading Cloud Platforms

Cloud Compute Services

Cloud Storage and Database Services

Storage Options in the Cloud

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Object, block, and file storage differences and use‑cases

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Introduction to content delivery networks (CDNs)

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Various Database Services

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Managed relational databases vs. NoSQL databases

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Data warehousing and big data analytics platforms

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Data Management Strategies

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Backup, recovery, and data lifecycle management

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Performance and cost considerations

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Cloud Security, Compliance & Governance

Security Fundamentals

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Shared responsibility model in cloud computing

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Identity and Access Management (IAM) best practices

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Data Protection Essentials

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Encryption in transit and at rest

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Security monitoring and threat detection

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Compliance & Regulatory Concerns

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Overview of GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and other compliance standards

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Policy management, auditing, and incident response planning

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Cloud Migration & Deployment Strategies

Cost Management & Optimization

Future Trends & Emerging Technologies

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Course Content

Introduction to Cloud Computing

What is Cloud Computing?

The evolution from traditional data centers to the cloud era

Key milestones and industry trends

Key Benefits & Challenges

Deployment Models: Public, Private, Hybrid, and Multi‑cloud environment

Cloud Service Models

Service Model Overview: SaaS vs IaaS vs PaaS

Additional Models: Serverless and BaaS

Use‑cases and Examples

Decision factors for selecting a service model

Cloud Infrastructure & Architecture

Core Components: Compute, Storage, and Network

Virtualization technologies and hypervisors

Containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

Design Principles: Scalability, elasticity, high availability, and fault tolerance

Load balancing, redundancy, and disaster recovery planning

Network security basics and data protection

Performance optimization strategies in the cloud

Overview of Leading Cloud Platforms

Key Providers: AWS, Azure, GCP, IBM, and many more

Services offered, pricing models, and ecosystems

Regional availability and support

Cloud Compute Services

Overview of Cloud Compute Services

Virtual Machines (VMs)

Containers & Container Orchestration

Serverless Computing

High-Performance & Auto‑Scaling Compute

Cloud Storage and Database Services

Storage Options in the Cloud

Object, block, and file storage differences and use‑cases

Introduction to content delivery networks (CDNs)

Various Database Services

Managed relational databases vs. NoSQL databases

Data warehousing and big data analytics platforms

Data Management Strategies

Backup, recovery, and data lifecycle management

Performance and cost considerations

Cloud Security, Compliance & Governance

Security Fundamentals

Shared responsibility model in cloud computing

Identity and Access Management (IAM) best practices

Data Protection Essentials

Encryption in transit and at rest

Security monitoring and threat detection

Compliance & Regulatory Concerns

Overview of GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and other compliance standards

Policy management, auditing, and incident response planning

Cloud Migration & Deployment Strategies

Various Available Migration Strategies

Assessing applications for cloud readiness

Integrating on‑premise and cloud resources

Managing workloads across multiple cloud environments

Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) in cloud settings

Tools for automation (e.g., Terraform)

Cost Management & Optimization

Understanding Pricing Models

Cost Estimation & Budgeting

Rightsizing, auto‑scaling, and resource monitoring best practices

Future Trends & Emerging Technologies

Edge computing and its integration with the cloud

The rise of serverless architectures and container‑based computing

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning as a Service

The potential impact of quantum computing on cloud technologies

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