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.

Cloud Computing Fundamentals

A small business wants to create an application to automate one of its processes. They don't have an in-house development team. What is the cloud service model they can opt to build such a process?

A small business wants to create an application to automate one of its processes. They don’t have an in-house development team. What is the cloud service model they can opt to build such a process?

What are some of the most used container orchestration tools?


What are some of the most used container orchestration tools?

A media company produces 3-D films and requires high-performing computers for rendering purposes. Which cloud service model will give them the flexibility and power to perform their job?

A media company produces 3-D films and requires high-performing computers for rendering purposes. Which cloud service model will give them the flexibility and power to perform their job?

Let’s suppose we are receiving events continuously from a system. Which model will we use to process only events of interest in real-time?

Let’s suppose we are receiving events continuously from a system. Which model will we use to process only events of interest in real-time?

They should hire a team of developers and build the system in-house.

They should look for a SaaS product that meets their needs and goals.

They should outsource customer relationship management to a service provider. 

They should use the spreadsheet to manage their leads.

An accounting firm wants to boost its sales and grow its customer base. They need a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system based on their research. What would you advise them?

An accounting firm wants to boost its sales and grow its customer base. They need a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system based on their research. What would you advise them?

Test your knowledge of the cloud service models.

Introduction

Common Cloud Services

Cloud Service Models

Clustering

Cloud Storage

Deployment

Starting Your Cloud Journey

Conclusion

Quiz: Cloud Service Models