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Cloud Computing Fundamentals
Become a cloud pro by learning cloud computing fundamentals, services, service models, storage, deployment, and platform selection. Get hands-on experience—no setup, no cleanup, no hassle.
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47 Lessons
3h 12min
Updated 1 week ago
Join 2.9 million developers at
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- An understanding of basic concepts of cloud computing
- Knowledge of major cloud platforms
- Familiarity of different services cloud platforms offer
- Resources to take next steps in learning cloud computing
Learning Roadmap
1.
Introduction
Introduction
Get familiar with cloud computing's fundamentals, benefits, deployment models, major providers, and applications.
2.
Common Cloud Services
Common Cloud Services
Walk through the key elements of cloud services, from infrastructure to security and automation.
3.
Cloud Service Models
Cloud Service Models
7 Lessons
7 Lessons
Examine cloud service models, their benefits, use cases, and potential limitations.
4.
Clustering
Clustering
5 Lessons
5 Lessons
Break down the steps to effectively utilize clusters for enhanced computing performance.
5.
Cloud Storage
Cloud Storage
5 Lessons
5 Lessons
Explore remote, scalable, and secure data storage solutions through block, file, and object storage.
6.
Deployment
Deployment
5 Lessons
5 Lessons
Tackle deployment, DevOps integration, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) in cloud environments.
7.
Starting Your Cloud Journey
Starting Your Cloud Journey
5 Lessons
5 Lessons
Piece together the parts of choosing a cloud platform, facing challenges, and starting a cloud journey.
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ABOUT THIS COURSE
We are surrounded by the technology that we utilize daily. Most of it makes use of cloud computing. Cloud is not a nuance anymore; it’s the norm. As software practitioners, it’s imperative to have a good understanding of cloud computing concepts.
In this course, you will learn the fundamental concepts of cloud computing. Next, you’ll familiarize yourself with cloud’s standard services. You’ll also learn about various service models available in cloud computing. You’ll learn the concepts of clustering and its relevance in cloud computing. You’ll explore storage and deployment concepts in the cloud. You’ll wrap up with a hands-on experience of how to pick a cloud platform and start your cloud journey. In the end, you’ll have plenty of resources to continue your cloud learning journey.
By the end of this course, you’ll have a deeper understanding of the basic concepts of cloud computing and the services and products that cloud platforms offer.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sanjay Bhagia
Cloud Solution Architect & Developer, Foodie, Amateur Runner, and Author.
Trusted by 2.9 million developers working at companies
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Anthony Walker
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Evan Dunbar
ML Engineer
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Software Developer
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Souvik Kundu
Front-end Developer
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Vinay Krishnaiah
Software Developer
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