Cloud engineering requires choices about where data is stored and how computing resources are provisioned and used. This course examines storage technologies and the management practices that influence performance, cost, and environmental impact.

Cloud Storage and Resource Management
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Cloud Storage and Resource Management
This course is part of Cloud Engineering: Infrastructure, Virtualisation & Security Specialization

Instructor: Matt Bushby
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What you'll learn
Compare direct-attached, file, block, and object storage and identify suitable use cases.
Explain the CAP theorem and its relevance to distributed storage decisions.
Describe resource provisioning, performance monitoring, allocation, and scheduling.
Recommend resource management improvements that consider performance, cost efficiency, and environmental impact.
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