Prerequisites to Learn Cloud Computing (AWS, Azure & Google)

Master Cloud Computing: AWS, Azure & Google – A Comprehensive Guide

Ready to launch your career in the booming field of cloud computing? This course provides a complete roadmap for beginners and those with existing IT experience looking to transition to the cloud. Whether you're a developer, administrator, database specialist, or DevOps engineer, this course equips you with the essential knowledge to succeed with leading cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.

What You'll Learn:

• Infrastructure Fundamentals: Gain a deep understanding of the core infrastructure components that power cloud environments.
• Server Hardware: Dive into server hardware concepts, including:
  • What is a server?
  • Server form factors and typical architectures
  • Major server components and their functions
  • How servers differ from desktop computers
  • Hardware identification tools and gathering hardware information
  • Server management tools and best practices
  • The importance of hardware maintenance, planning, and testing
  • Strategies for hardware updates and justifying new server purchases
  • Server consolidation techniques
• Server Operating Systems: Master essential server OS concepts:
  • Windows Server OS fundamentals
  • Server hardware and resource allocation
  • Acquiring and installing VMware Workstation / Oracle VirtualBox
  • Installing Windows Server – step-by-step
  • Post-installation configuration and steps
  • Server roles and installation
  • Server configuration and management (network, disk, etc.)
• Networking Concepts: Build a solid foundation in networking:
  • Construct networks using various network devices (NIC, Switch, Router, Firewall, Load Balancer)
  • Identify basic network architectures (LAN, WAN, MAN, SAN, vLAN, Internet)
  • Understand key network topologies (Star, Bus, Ring, Mixed)
  • Define fundamental network protocols (Ethernet, TCP/IP, UDP, AppleTalk)
  • Explain routing and address translation (Packet Delivery, IP Address, Subnet Mask, NAT, CIDR)
• Storage Technologies: Explore essential storage concepts:
  • Physical components of HDDs and I/O vs. throughput
  • Capacity vs. speed and available disk interfaces
  • Storage Technologies: DAS, SAN, NAS, iSCSI, & FCoE
  • Replication technologies (Asynchronous & Synchronous, Array-based, Database log shipping, Logical volume manager snapshots, Hypervisor replication)
  • Capacity optimization techniques (Thin provisioning, Overprovisioning, Data compression, Data deduplication, Auto-tiering)
• Backup & Recovery: Implement robust data protection strategies:
  • Backup methods, types, and targets
  • Backup to the cloud and retention policies
• Cloud Computing Fundamentals: A comprehensive exploration of cloud concepts:
  • What is Cloud Computing?
  • Cloud Computing definition and essential qualities
  • Cloud service delivery and deployment models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
  • Compliance and economics of cloud (CapEx vs. OpEx)
  • Key advantages of cloud computing
  • The evolution of virtualization to cloud

Who is this course for?

• IT Beginners: No prior cloud experience needed!
• IT Professionals Seeking Cloud Skills
• Developers
• System Administrators
• Database Specialists
• DevOps Engineers
• Anyone interested in learning Cloud Computing

Course Features:

• Designed for newbies with no prior experience.
• A clear bridge from zero knowledge to cloud proficiency.
• Comprehensive practice exercises to reinforce learning.
• All slides available for download.
• Practice exams to test your knowledge.

Prerequisites:

No specific prerequisites are required, only a willingness to learn!