About this course:

The Cloud is widely used in the modern world for a vast range of reasons. Some of the concerns and questions as to why that is have arisen due to its practical implementation and security, and the questions related to the quick adoption of the Cloud don’t stop there. The ease of filesharing using a cloud, the use of a cloud access security broker to enforce security policies for cloud-based implementations – these are just two practical examples of how the Cloud is used. This course will start by highlighting the core architectural components to help the understanding of the many different technologies that are used behind the scenes in order for the attendee to make informed, careful choices and decisions before going into business with a cloud vendor.

Secondly, the attendee will learn about a variety of cloud products and their working and purpose, while also making educated choices on the benefits of working with the cloud. The cons of cloud usage will also be covered, since there are a multitude of situations in which the move to the cloud is questionable, such as when the costs are too high or with certain types of sensitive data. All information on security related to the cloud will be covered, and agreements with cloud vendors will be discussed. This is an extensive, exhaustive course and is guaranteed to meet the requirements of any organization or businessperson who is debating whether they should move to the cloud. This course is also preparative for the C)VE exam and CompTIA Cloud+.

The salary for an IT Administrator averages around $60,440 per annum.

Course Objective: 

Upon the completion this course, students will be able to:  

• Gain advantages over their competition and make informed decisions prior to adopting a cloud technology

• Understand the advantages and disadvantages of the adoption of a cloud technology

• Comprehend all the underlying technologies used in cloud implementations and receive hands-on experience with practical cloud implementations

• Comprehend industry security standards in the cloud

• Understand a variety of the different types of cloud vendors and how they could help their company

Audience: 

This course is intended for:

• IT Managers

• IT Consultants

• Solutions Architects

• IT Administrators

• IT Developers

• IT Analysts

• Anyone in need of a general understanding of Cloud Implementations

Prerequisites:

• General understanding of internet and web technologies

• General understanding of network and storage concepts

Suggested prerequisites courses:

• Microsoft Azure Storage

• Cloud Computing Technologies Introduction