An Overview of Cloud Computing

Cloud Computing Primer

This Primer covers the fundamentals of Cloud computing, emphasizing the considerations most relevant to enterprise cloud customers. Topics include: the various cloud models (e.g., IaaS vs. PaaS, Public vs. Private), how enterprise customers migrate to and then operationalize cloud solutions, and the major trends to expect.

Course: 7 Chapters

Est. time: 45 mins

What's Covered In This Primer?

Introduction

The Computing Stack

Cloud Models

Deployment Models

Moving to the Cloud

Cloud Operations

Trends

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Chapter 1 Breakdown

Understanding the Cloud

Chapter 2 Breakdown

Understanding the computing resources most relevant to Cloud solutions

Chapter 3 Breakdown

Understanding Software-as-a-Service
Understanding Infrastructure-as-a-Service and Platform-as-a-Service

Chapter 4 Breakdown

Understanding Private vs. Public Clouds

Chapter 5 Breakdown

How companies evaluate Cloud options
How companies move to the Cloud

Chapter 6 Breakdown

What companies must do to maintain and manage Cloud solutions

Chapter 7 Breakdown

What are the key Cloud trends to expect?

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Cloud Computing Trends

Edge Computing

Edge Computing enables ultra-low-latency processing by executing tasks locally, such as in self-driving cars, enhancing response time.

Serverless Computing

Serverless Computing (Function-as-a-Service or Faas) cloud providers manage resource allocation, scaling up or down as needed, with costs incurred only during active usage.

Multi-Cloud

Multi-Cloud Strategy combines services from multiple cloud providers for diversification and resilience.

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