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.

Beginner

47 Lessons

3h 12min

Certificate of Completion

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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This course includes

18 Quizzes

This course includes

18 Quizzes

Course Overview

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 it...Show More

What You'll Learn

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

What You'll Learn

An understanding of basic concepts of cloud computing

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Course Content

1.

Introduction

Get familiar with cloud computing's fundamentals, benefits, deployment models, major providers, and applications.
2.

Common Cloud Services

Walk through the key elements of cloud services, from infrastructure to security and automation.
3.

Cloud Service Models

Examine cloud service models, their benefits, use cases, and potential limitations.
4.

Clustering

Break down the steps to effectively utilize clusters for enhanced computing performance.
5.

Cloud Storage

Explore remote, scalable, and secure data storage solutions through block, file, and object storage.
6.

Deployment

5 Lessons

Tackle deployment, DevOps integration, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) in cloud environments.
7.

Starting Your Cloud Journey

5 Lessons

Piece together the parts of choosing a cloud platform, facing challenges, and starting a cloud journey.
8.

Conclusion

1 Lesson

Try out cloud platforms using trial accounts, documentation, and code samples.

Course Author

Trusted by 1.4 million developers working at companies

Anthony Walker

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Emma Bostian 🐞

@EmmaBostian

Evan Dunbar

ML Engineer

Carlos Matias La Borde

Software Developer

Souvik Kundu

Front-end Developer

Vinay Krishnaiah

Software Developer

Eric Downs

Musician/Entrepeneur

Kenan Eyvazov

DevOps Engineer

Anthony Walker

@_webarchitect_

Emma Bostian 🐞

@EmmaBostian

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