Getting Started with Cloud Computing - Level 1

Description

Start your journey in the cloud computing revolution-what, why, and how!

Cloud computing is becoming mainstream in the IT world as a growing number of companies around the globe are in the throes of a digital transformation by using the power of cloud-based services. Evolution leading to Revolution - traditional IT already uses a variety of virtualization technologies to better utilize physical IT resources. Moving to private clouds is another step in the data center evolution, where existing infrastructures will be utilized and upgraded to provide cloud-based services. Also, public cloud services are gaining huge market momentum as more and more companies migrate their applications to third-party cloud providers. Public clouds are now taking companies to new business frontiers. Basic Skills for Everyone - cloud computing and cloud services touch almost everyone, whether you are a software developer, IT professional, system administrator, IT manager, solution architect, project manager, marketing manager, product manager, sales engineer, security expert, network expert, students entering the IT world, and so on. Level 1 - we need to start with something so this is the first course in a larger training program (Getting Started with Cloud Computing) dedicated to the important subject of cloud computing. The training program is divided into several levels, enabling students to start from scratch and grow their knowledge step-by-step, or maybe select a specific level according to their knowledge and experience. All the code files are placed at https://github.com/PacktPublishing/Getting-Started-with-Cloud-Computing---Level-1

Gain a fundamental understanding of what cloud computing is
The evolution from traditional IT to cloud services
Learn 5 basic characteristics of cloud computing
Understand 3 main service models: SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS
Study 4 cloud deployment models: private, public, hybrid, community
Understand the key benefits of public cloud services

This course is for IT Professionals who are keen to gain a strong understanding of Cloud Computing and want to enhance their service models and deployment models. Cloud administrators, software developers, product/project/marketing managers, and security professionals will hugely benefit from this course.

This exhaustive course is packed with step-by-step instructions, practical examples, and helpful advice.

No specific background is required to take this course * The content is well organized and easy to follow for beginners * This course will spark your interest in cloud computing so you can continue to explore the topic in multiple directions

https://github.com/packtpublishing/getting-started-with-cloud-computing---level-1

Idan Gabrieli has worked in various engineering positions in Israel's high-tech industry. Idan has gained extensive experience with hundreds of business companies, transforming their challenges and opportunities into practical use cases and leveraging cutting-edge technologies. Idan's expertise spans multiple domains, including cloud computing, machine learning, data science, and electronics. Since 2014, Idan has created and published online courses on various topics worldwide. Idan is recognized as a high-rated instructor by leading educational providers. Idan simplifies complex technology and provides high-quality educational content with specific learning objectives that are well-structured, combining various multimedia teaching options.

1. Getting Started

2. Traffic Load Balancing

3. The Five Characteristics of Cloud Computing

4. Cloud Service Models

5. Cloud Deployment Models

6. So, why using a Public Cloud Service?

7. Course Summary