Cloud Computing Comprehensive Introduction - Course 1200

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Cloud Computing Technologies: A Comprehensive Hands-On Introduction

Course 1200 | 3 Days

Course Info
You Will Learn How To
Build and deploy cloud applications and develop an effective implementation strategy Leverage cloud vendors, including Force.com, Microsoft Azure, Google and Amazon Exploit Software as a Service (SaaS) to optimise cost and resources Create, deploy and secure applications and services with Platform as a Service (PaaS) Commission a computing Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) with Amazon Ec2 and Eucalyptus

Two Ways to Attend Your Course

1. In the classroom -OR2. Via the web using AnyWare

Hands-On Exercises
Sharing documents with cloud-based collaboration tools Assessing tools for building applications to leverage cloud elasticity Persisting structured data in the cloud Evaluating cost benefits of a cloud solution Developing a business plan for cloud adoption Specifying a cloud adoption and migration strategy

Note: AnyWare, our web-based remote attendance platform, lets you participate fully in ANY scheduled course date below from your workplace or home. For AnyWare enrolments, please register at least 7 days prior to the start of the course. Course Dates
UK Dates

3 Days London or AnyWare London or AnyWare London or AnyWare

15 - 17 May 18 - 20 Sep 8 - 10 Jan

US East Coast Dates

3 - 5 Apr 1 - 3 May 5 - 7 Jun

Washington or AnyWare New York or AnyWare Washington or AnyWare

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Course Content
Introduction to Cloud Computing
Defining cloud computing

Components of a computing cloud Differentiating types of clouds: public, private, hybrid

Delivering services from the cloud

Categorising service types Comparing vendor cloud products: Amazon, Google, Microsoft and others

Adopting the Cloud

Key drivers of cloud computing solutions

Instantaneous provisioning of computing resources Tapping into an infinite storage capacity Cost-effective pay-as-you-use billing models
Evaluating barriers to cloud computing

Handling sensitive data Aspects of cloud security Assessing governance solutions

Exploiting Software as a Service (SaaS)

Characterising SaaS

Streamlining administration with centralised installation Optimising cost and performance with scale on demand
Comparing service scenarios

Improving collaboration with business productivity tools Simplifying business process creation by integrating existing components
Inspecting SaaS technologies

Deploying web applications Implementing web services: SOAP, REST Choosing a development platform

Delivering Platform as a Service (PaaS)

Exploring the technical foundation for PaaS

Specifying the components of PaaS Analysing vendor PaaS provisions Selecting an appropriate implementation
Building services with solution stacks

Evaluating the architecture of vendor-specific platforms Becoming familiar with service platform tools
Managing cloud storage

Controlling unstructured data in the cloud Deploying relational databases in the cloud Improving data availability
Employing support services

Testing in the cloud Monitoring cloud-based services Analysing portability across platforms

Deploying Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

Enabling technologies

Scalable server clusters Achieving transparency with platform virtualisation Elastic storage devices
Accessing IaaS

Provisioning servers on demand Handling dynamic and static IP addresses Tools and support for management and monitoring

Building a Business Case

Calculating the financial implications

Comparing in-house facilities to the cloud Estimating economic factors downstream

Preserving business continuity

Selecting appropriate service-level agreements Safeguarding access to assets in the cloud Security, availability and disaster recovery strategies

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Migrating to the Cloud

Technical considerations

Rearchitecting applications for the cloud Integrating the cloud with existing applications Avoiding vendor lock-in Planning the migration and selecting a vendor

Who Should Attend

Anyone seeking to exploit the benefits of cloud computing technologies, including assessing the architectures, components, operation and tools of cloud computing.

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Training Hours
First Day Orientation: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Standard Class Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Last Day Class Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Free Optional Course Exam Last Day: 3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Each Class Day: Upon Request: Informal discussion with instructor about your work-specific projects or areas of special interest: 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Certification/Credits
Many Learning Tree courses provide college credit and industry continuing education credits. You can also earn a Learning Tree Professional Certification in your area of expertise and prepare for popular industry certifications. See below for continuing professional development credits associated with this course.

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This course is approved by CompTIA as CompTIA Authorized Quality Curriculum (CAQC) and helps you fully prepare for the CompTIA Cloud Essentials Certification Exam.

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