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Cloud Computing Simplified

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(CC-SIMLIFIED.AW1) / ISBN : 978-1-64459-679-1
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About This Course

Enroll in our cloud computing course online and master the fundamentals of storing, accessing, and managing data in the cloud. 

In this course, receive a proper introduction to cloud computing, service models (like SaaS, PaaS, IaaS), and deployment strategies (public, private, hybrid). Learn through easy-to-follow visuals, practice tests, and hands-on activities into cloud security, storage, and operations. 

Skills You’ll Get

  • Cloud Fundamentals: Understand core concepts like deployment models (public, private, hybrid) and service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
  • Virtualization Mastery: Learn how virtualization powers the cloud and explore different types (hardware, storage, server).
  • Cloud Security & Storage: Implement data protection, encryption, and security best practices for cloud environments.
  • Scalability & Redundancy: Design scalable cloud solutions and ensure high availability with redundancy strategies.
  • Cloud Management & Operations: Administer cloud resources, optimize costs, and tackle real-world cloud challenges.
  • Mobile Cloud Computing: Explore how cloud integrates with mobile tech for seamless, on-the-go access.
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1

Preface

2

Overview of Cloud Computing

  • Introduction to cloud computing
  • What is cloud computing?
  • History of cloud computing
  • Characteristics of cloud computing
  • Advantages of cloud computing
  • Disadvantages of cloud computing
  • Cloud service models
  • Cloud computing deployment models
  • Cloud computing companies
  • Conclusion
  • Points to remember
  • Questions
3

Cloud Architecture and Applications

  • Cloud architecture
  • Front end
  • Backend
  • Components of cloud computing architecture
  • Working of cloud computing
  • Applications of cloud computing
  • Conclusion
  • Points to remember
  • Questions
4

Scalability and Redundancy

  • Meaning of scalability
  • Key features of cloud scalability
  • Types of scalability
  • Ways to scale cloud
  • Benefits of cloud scalability
  • Concept of redundancy
  • Benefits of redundancy
  • Conclusion
  • Points to remember
  • Questions
5

Cloud Services

  • Cloud services
  • Benefits of cloud services
  • Types of cloud service models
  • Software as a Service (SaaS)
  • Platform as a Service (PaaS)
  • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
  • Network as a Service (NaaS)
  • Identity as a Service (IdaaS)
  • Conclusion
  • Points to remember
  • Questions
6

Cloud Deployment Models

  • Cloud deployment models
  • Public cloud
  • Private cloud deployment model
  • Comparison between private and public cloud
  • Community cloud deployment model
  • Hybrid cloud deployment model
  • Comparative study for all clouds
  • Multi cloud
  • Conclusion
  • Points to remember
  • Questions
7

Virtualization

  • Meaning of virtualization
  • Features of virtualization
  • How does virtualization work?
  • Benefits of virtualization
  • Difference between cloud computing and virtualization
  • Types of virtualization
  • Hardware virtualization
  • Software virtualization
  • Server virtualization
  • Storage virtualization
  • Conclusion
  • Points to remember
  • Questions
8

Cloud Management

  • Cloud management
  • Cloud provisioning
  • Cloud management benefits
  • Cloud management tools
  • Components of cloud computing management
  • Cloud management security
  • Challenges faced during cloud management
  • Conclusion
  • Points to remember
  • Questions
9

Data Storage and Security

  • Types of cloud storage
  • Advantages and risks of cloud storage
  • Infrastructure
  • Data protection process
  • Cloud security
  • Measures and controls in cloud security
  • Encryption
  • Conclusion
  • Points to remember
  • Questions
10

Cloud Operations and Challenges

  • Defining cloud operations
  • Cloud operations objective
  • Cloud operations management
  • Benefits of cloud operations
  • Challenges related to cloud computing
  • Conclusion
  • Points to remember
  • Questions
11

Technologies and Service Models

  • Cloud computing technologies
  • Types of cloud computing technologies
  • Service providers
  • MeghRaj
  • Conclusion
  • Points to remember
  • Questions
12

Cloud Cube Model

  • Cloud Cube Model
  • Securing data
  • Dimensions of the Cloud Cube Model
  • Location of data: internal/external dimension
  • Proprietary/open
  • Perimeterised/de-perimeterised
  • Insourced/outsourced
  • Conclusion
  • Questions
13

Mobile Cloud Computing

  • Meaning of mobile cloud and mobile computing
  • Mobile cloud computing
  • Architecture of mobile cloud computing
  • Benefits of mobile cloud computing
  • Difference between mobile computing and cloud computing
  • Applications of mobile cloud computing
  • Conclusion
  • Points to remember
  • Questions

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This cloud computing online training is designed for: 

  • Beginners with basic IT knowledge (e.g. networking, operating systems)
  • Graduates in computer science or related fields seeking to upskill. 
  • Working professionals (IT admins, developers, DevOps engineers) aiming to transition to cloud roles. 
  • Non-tech professionals (e.g., managers, analysts) who need foundational cloud literacy for business decisions. 

No prior cloud computing experience is required for beginner courses, but intermediate/advanced courses may need familiarity with programming or infrastructure concepts. 

The duration depends on your goals: 

  • Beginner: 3–6 months (part-time) for fundamentals like cloud models (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS) and basic deployments.
  • Intermediate: 6–12 months to master platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and earn associate-level certifications.
  • Advanced: 1+ year for expert-level skills (e.g., cloud architecture, security) and professional certifications.

Our self-paced cloud computing online course offers flexibility along with a hands-on learning experience to focus on your skill development. 

Key benefits of implementing cloud computing in your organization include: 

  • Cost savings: Pay-as-you-go models reduce upfront infrastructure costs.
  • Scalability: Instantly adjust resources to handle traffic spikes (e.g., e-commerce during holidays).
  • Disaster recovery: Automated backups and geo-redundancy minimize downtime.
  • Collaboration: Remote teams access data/apps globally via cloud storage (e.g., Google Drive, SharePoint).
  • AI/ML integration: Cloud platforms enable data analytics and AI-driven insights.

The following are the trends driving cloud adoption: 

  • Hybrid/multi-cloud adoption: 85% of enterprises will use multiple clouds by 2025 for flexibility.
  • AI/ML reliance: Cloud provides the computational power for AI models (e.g., ChatGPT runs on Azure).
  • Edge computing: Faster processing for IoT devices (e.g., smart factories).
  • Sustainability: Cloud providers optimize energy use in data centers (e.g., Google’s carbon-neutral cloud).

Top cloud computing certifications in 2025 include: 

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect
  • Google Professional Cloud Architect
  • Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate
  • CompTIA Cloud+ 
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

It varies: 

  • Easy for: Those with IT basics (networking, Linux) or programming skills (Python, Terraform).
  • Challenging for: Absolute beginners due to abstract concepts (e.g., virtualization, auto-scaling).

Common use cases:

  • Data storage/backup: Secure files via Dropbox or AWS S3.
  • App development: Deploy apps faster with PaaS (e.g., Heroku).
  • Big data analytics: Process datasets with Google BigQuery.
  • Disaster recovery: Replicate sites on Azure Site Recovery.
  • Remote work: Access tools like Microsoft 365 or Salesforce CRM.

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