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Cloud Computing Concepts, Technology and Architecture

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Lessons

20 Interactive Lessons · 155 topics

01 Introduction 5 topics · 4 LiveLab

Objectives of This Course
What This Course Does Not Cover
Who This Course Is For
How This Course Is Organized
Resources

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02 Case Study Background 3 topics

Case Study #1: ATN
Case Study #2: DTGOV
Case Study #3: Innovartus Technologies Inc

03 Understanding Cloud Computing 5 topics

Origins and Influences
Basic Concepts and Terminology
Goals and Benefits
Risks and Challenges
Challenge Activity

04 Fundamental Concepts and Models 5 topics

Roles and Boundaries
Cloud Characteristics
Cloud Delivery Models
Cloud Deployment Models
Challenge Activity

05 Cloud-Enabling Technology 7 topics

Networks and Internet Architecture
Cloud Data Center Technology
Modern Virtualization
Multitenant Technology
Service Technology and Service APIs
Case Study Example
Challenge Activity

06 Understanding Containerization 7 topics

Origins and Influences
Fundamental Virtualization and Containerization
Understanding Containers
Understanding Container Images
Multi-Container Types
Case Study Example
Challenge Activity

07 Understanding Cloud Security and Cybersecurity 8 topics

Basic Security Terminology
Basic Threat Terminology
Threat Agents
Common Threats
Case Study Example
Additional Considerations
Case Study Example
Challenge Activity

08 Cloud Infrastructure Mechanisms 9 topics

Logical Network Perimeter
Virtual Server
Hypervisor
Cloud Storage Device
Cloud Usage Monitor
Resource Replication
Ready-Made Environment
Container
Challenge Activity

09 Specialized Cloud Mechanisms 10 topics

Automated Scaling Listener
Load Balancer
SLA Monitor
Pay-Per-Use Monitor
Audit Monitor
Failover System
Resource Cluster
Multi-Device Broker
State Management Database
Challenge Activity

10 Cloud Security and Cybersecurity Access-Oriented Mechanisms 21 topics

Encryption
Hashing
Digital Signature
Cloud-Based Security Groups
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) System
Single Sign-On (SSO) System
Hardened Virtual Server Image
Firewall
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
Biometric Scanner
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) System
Identity and Access Management (IAM) System
Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
Penetration Testing Tool
User Behavior Analytics (UBA) System
Third-Party Software Update Utility
Network Intrusion Monitor
Authentication Log Monitor
VPN Monitor
Additional Cloud Security Access-Oriented Practices and Technologies
Challenge Activity

11 Cloud Security and Cybersecurity Data-Oriented Mechanisms 9 topics

Digital Virus Scanning and Decryption System
Malicious Code Analysis System
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) System
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Data Backup and Recovery System
Activity Log Monitor
Traffic Monitor
Data Loss Protection Monitor
Challenge Activity

12 Cloud Management Mechanisms 5 topics

Remote Administration System
Resource Management System
SLA Management System
Billing Management System
Challenge Activity

13 Fundamental Cloud Architectures 11 topics

Workload Distribution Architecture
Resource Pooling Architecture
Dynamic Scalability Architecture
Elastic Resource Capacity Architecture
Service Load Balancing Architecture
Cloud Bursting Architecture
Elastic Disk Provisioning Architecture
Redundant Storage Architecture
Multicloud Architecture
Case Study Example
Challenge Activity

14 Advanced Cloud Architectures 15 topics

Hypervisor Clustering Architecture
Virtual Server Clustering Architecture
Load-Balanced Virtual Server Instances Architecture
Nondisruptive Service Relocation Architecture
Zero Downtime Architecture
Cloud Balancing Architecture
Resilient Disaster Recovery Architecture
Distributed Data Sovereignty Architecture
Resource Reservation Architecture
Dynamic Failure Detection and Recovery Architecture
Rapid Provisioning Architecture
Storage Workload Management Architecture
Virtual Private Cloud Architecture
Case Study Example
Challenge Activity

15 Specialized Cloud Architectures 17 topics

Direct I/O Access Architecture
Direct LUN Access Architecture
Dynamic Data Normalization Architecture
Elastic Network Capacity Architecture
Cross-Storage Device Vertical Tiering Architecture
Intra-Storage Device Vertical Data Tiering Architecture
Load-Balanced Virtual Switches Architecture
Multipath Resource Access Architecture
Persistent Virtual Network Configuration Architecture
Redundant Physical Connection for Virtual Servers Architecture
Storage Maintenance Window Architecture
Edge Computing Architecture
Fog Computing Architecture
Virtual Data Abstraction Architecture
Metacloud Architecture
Federated Cloud Application Architecture
Challenge Activity

16 Cloud Delivery Model Considerations 4 topics

Cloud Delivery Models: The Cloud Provider Perspective
Cloud Delivery Models: The Cloud Consumer Perspective
Case Study Example
Challenge Activity

17 Cost Metrics and Pricing Models 4 topics

Business Cost Metrics
Cloud Usage Cost Metrics
Cost Management Considerations
Challenge Activity

18 Service Quality Metrics and SLAs 5 topics

Service Quality Metrics
Case Study Example
SLA Guidelines
Case Study Example
Challenge Activity

19 Appendix A: Case Study Conclusions 3 topics

A.1 ATN
A.2 DTGOV
A.3 Innovartus

20 Appendix B: Common Containerization Technologies 2 topics

B.1 Docker
B.2 Kubernetes

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