Cloud Computing Basics (Cloud 101)

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LearnQuest via Coursera

Master the fundamentals concepts and strategies associated with cloud computing from the ground up to become certified cloud engineers.

Lavel

Beginner

Mode

Online

Duration

6 Weeks

Fees

Free

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based
Learning efforts 2 Hours Per Week

Course overview

The delivery of various services via the Internet is referred to as cloud computing. These tools and programs comprise digital data, servers, networks, networking, and programs. Cloud-based storage enables the saving of files to remote databases as opposed to retaining them on a proprietary hard drive or local storage device. The Cloud Computing Basics (Cloud 101) certification course is developed by LearnQuest, an online learning platform, and taught by Jim Sullivan, a Master Trainer and Technology Practitioner, which is made available by Coursera.

 Cloud Computing Basics (Cloud 101) online classes incorporate 9 hours of online learning resources which begin with the fundamental concepts of cloud computing and cloud deployment and go on to describe the functionalities of storage services, cloud dynamics, and degrees of managed infrastructure. Cloud Computing Basics (Cloud 101) online training also covers a variety of subjects like HPC cloud, big data cloud, and hybrid cloud as well as discusses the concepts like bare metal computing, serverless computing, artificial intelligence, internet of things, Kubernetes, Docker, API, AWS, Azure, IBM Cloud, GCP, and salesforce.

The highlights

  • Shareable certificate of completion
  • Self-paced course
  • 9 hours effort
  • 100% online content
  • Flexible deadlines

Program offerings

  • English video lectures with multiple subtitles
  • 100% online content
  • Learning resources
  • Graded assignments
  • Accessible on mobile devices

Course and certificate fees

Type of course

Free

certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

Coursera

certificate fees

₹2,421

What you will learn

Knowledge of cloud computing Knowledge of aws technology Machine learning Knowledge of artificial intelligence

After completing the Cloud Computing Basics (Cloud 101) online certification, students will gain a solid understanding of the fundamentals of cloud computing and cloud deployment on platforms like Azure, Salesforce, IBM Cloud, AWS, and GCP. Students will explore the functionalities of various managed services including Paas, Iaas, Saas, and Faas. Students will learn about the functionalities of machine learning, artificial intelligence, the internet of things, virtual machine, Kubernetes, and Docker. Students will also learn about hybrid cloud, big data cloud, and HPC cloud as well as will learn about bare metal computing, serverless computing, distributed application, and decentralized applications.

The syllabus

Week 1: What is the "Cloud"?

Videos
  • Introduction and Cloud Computing
  • Scalable Compute and Storage Services
  • Distributed Computing for Performance and Reliability
  • Managed Infrastructure
  • Azure Services and APIs
Readings
  • Scalable Cloud Computing and Storage Services
  • Distributed Computing
  • Azure and APIs
  • Assignment: View the Azure Cost Calculator
Quiz
  • Module 1 Quiz

Week 2: Levels of Managed Service

Videos
  • IaaS
  • PaaS
  • SaaS
  • FaaS
Readings
  • Levels of Managed Service
  • Assignment: Create a Free Azure Account
Quiz
  • Module 2 Quiz

Week 3: Deployment Models

Videos
  • Private Deployment Models
  • Public Deployment
  • Hybrid Cloud
  • HPC Cloud
  • Big Data Cloud
Readings
  • Deployment Models
  • Cloud Solution Option
Quiz
  • Module 3 Quiz
Discussion Prompt
  • Cloud solution option

Week 4: Hosting Scenarios

Videos
  • Bare-metal Computing
  • VMs, Docker, and Kubernetes
  • On-premises Computing
  • Cloud Computing
  • Best Practices and Use-Cases
Quiz
  • Module 4 Quiz
Discussion Prompts
  • Bare Metal Hosting
  • Hosting Solution for XYZ
  • On-premise Cloud vs 3rd-party Cloud Provider?

Week 5: Comparing Cloud Platforms

Videos
  • Azure
  • AWS
  • GCP
  • IBM Cloud
  • SalesForce
Readings
  • AWS and GCP
  • IBM Cloud
Quiz
  • Module 5 Quiz
Discussion Prompts
  • Distinguishing Factors of each Cloud Provider

Week 6: The Future of Cloud Computing

Videos
  • Serverless Computing
  • Distributed and Decentralized Applications
  • Machine Learning and AI
  • Internet of Things
Readings
  • What is Serverless Computing
  • Distributed vs Decentralized
Quiz
  • Module 6 Quiz
Discussion Prompts
  • Serverless Computing
  • Cloud for DApps

Instructors

Mr Jim Sullivan

Mr Jim Sullivan
Master Trainer
LearnQuest

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