This course is part of the Key Technologies in Data Analytics Specialization

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This course is the second of a series that aims to prepare you for a role working in data analytics. In this course, you will be introduced to many of the core concepts of cloud computing. You will learn about the primary deployment models. We’ll go through the common cloud computing service models. The hands on material offers the opportunity to review and configure a cloud account. This course covers a wide variety of topics that are critical for understanding cloud computing and are designed to give you an introduction and overview as you begin to build relevant knowledge and skills.

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Course 2 of 4 in the

Key Technologies in Data Analytics Specialization

Approx. 14 hours to complete

English

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Erik Herman

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LearnQuest is the preferred training partner to the world’s leading companies, organizations, and government agencies. Our team boasts 20+ years of experience designing, developing and delivering a full suite industry-leading technology education classes and training solutions across the globe. Our trainers, equipped with expert industry experience and an unparalleled commitment to quality, facilitate classes that are offered in various delivery formats so our clients can obtain the training they need when and where they need it.

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week

Week 1

6 hours to complete

Core Concepts

6 hours to complete

14 videos (Total 13 min), 6 readings, 6 quizzes

14 videos

Course Introduction and Objectives1m

Module Introduction and Objectives46s

Introduction to Shared Infrastructure52s

Shared Infrastructure in Your Reading23s

Introduction to On-Demand Access59s

On-Demand Access in Your Reading18s

Introduction to Scalable Services1m

Scalable Services in Your Reading20s

Introduction to Consumption-Based Pricing46s

Consumption-Based Pricing in Your Reading22s

Introduction to Accessed Anywhere by Any Device52s

Accessed Anywhere by Any Device in Your Reading18s

Create a Cloud Account4m

Module 1 Summary19s

6 readings

Everything You Need to Know About Cloud Computing10m

How Does Cloud Computing Provide On-Demand Functionality?10m

Scalability in Cloud Computing10m

Launching a Consumption-Based Pricing Model: What, Why, and How10m

How to Enable Your Team to Access What They Need, Anywhere, Anytime10m

Watch Then Do!10m

6 practice exercises

Shared Infrastructure30m

On-Demand Access30m

Scalable Services30m

Consumption-Based Pricing30m

Accessed Anywhere by Any Device30m

Module 1 Graded Quiz30m

Week

Week 2

5 hours to complete

Deployment Models

5 hours to complete

11 videos (Total 9 min), 5 readings, 5 quizzes

11 videos

Module Introduction and Objectives38s

Introduction to Public Cloud45s

Public Cloud in Your Reading19s

Introduction to Private Cloud55s

Private Cloud in Your Reading19s

Introduction to Hybrid Cloud40s

Hybrid Cloud in Your Reading18s

Introduction to Community Cloud37s

Community Cloud in Your Reading17s

Configure a Cloud Instance3m

Module 2 Summary16s

5 readings

What is a Public Cloud, Public vs. Private Cloud10m

What Is a Private Cloud? [And Some Things that It’s Not]10m

Confused About the Hybrid Cloud? You’re Not Alone10m

Community Cloud Tutorial – 4 Major Advanced Advantages & Example10m

Watch Then Do!10m

5 practice exercises

Public Cloud30m

Private Cloud30m

Hybrid Cloud30m

Community Cloud30m

Module 2 Graded Quiz30m

Week

Week 3

4 hours to complete

Service Models

4 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 5 min), 3 readings, 4 quizzes

8 videos

Module Introduction and Objectives35s

Introduction to Software as a Service (SaaS)1m

SaaS in Your Reading17s

Introduction to Platform as as Service (PaaS)55s

PaaS in Your Reading13s

Introduction to Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)1m

IaaS in Your Reading16s

Module 3 Summary13s

3 readings

The Ultimate Guide to Software as a Service (SaaS)10m

What is Platform-as-a-Service? Everything you need to know about PaaS10m

What is IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service)?10m

4 practice exercises

Software as as Service (SaaS)30m

Platform as a Service (PaaS)30m

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)30m

Module 3 Graded Quiz30m

About the Key Technologies in Data Analytics Specialization

This specialization aims to prepare you for a role working in data analytics. The first course is Fundamentals of Data Analysis. You’ll be introduced to core concepts and you’ll learn about the tools and skills required to conduct data analysis.

The second course, Fundamentals of Cloud Computing, will introduce you to core concepts of cloud computing and the primary deployment and service models. The hands on material offers the opportunity to review and configure a cloud account. In Fundamentals of Data Warehousing, you will learn core concepts of data warehousing. You will learn about the primary components and architectures of data warehousing. The hands on material offers the opportunity to review and configure cloud storage options. In Fundamentals of Big Data, you will be introduced to concepts, systems and life cycles of big data. The hands on material offers you the opportunity to load data into your cloud account.

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