This course introduces you to the core concepts of cloud computing. You gain the foundational knowledge required for understanding cloud computing from a business perspective as also for becoming a cloud practitioner. You understand the definition and essential characteristics of cloud computing, its history, the business case for cloud computing, and emerging technology usecases enabled by cloud. We introduce you to some of the prominent service providers of our times (e.g. AWS, Google, IBM, Microsoft, etc.) the services they offer, and look at some case studies of cloud computing across industry verticals.
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Introduction to Cloud Computing
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What you will learn
Define cloud computing and explain its essential characteristics, history, the business case for cloud, and emerging technologies enabled by cloud
Describe the cloud service (IaaS, Saas, Paas) & deployment models (Public, Private, Hybrid), and its infrastructure - VMs, Networking, Storage
Explain emerging Cloud related trends including Hybrid Multicloud, Microservices, Serverless, Cloud Native, DevOps and Application Modernization
Create a Cloud account and work hands-on with Cloud services, such as Object Storage
Skills you will gain
Hybrid MulticludCloud NativeDevopsIaas PaaS SaasCloud Computing
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Approx. 10 hours to complete
English
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IBM offers a wide range of technology and consulting services; a broad portfolio of middleware for collaboration, predictive analytics, software development and systems management; and the world's most advanced servers and supercomputers. Utilizing its business consulting, technology and R&D expertise, IBM helps clients become "smarter" as the planet becomes more digitally interconnected. IBM invests more than $6 billion a year in R&D, just completing its 21st year of patent leadership. IBM Research has received recognition beyond any commercial technology research organization and is home to 5 Nobel Laureates, 9 US National Medals of Technology, 5 US National Medals of Science, 6 Turing Awards, and 10 Inductees in US Inventors Hall of Fame.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
2 hours to complete
Overview of Cloud Computing
This week you will learn about the definition and essential characteristics of cloud computing. You will learn about the evolution of cloud computing, the emerging technologies supported by cloud, and the business case for cloud computing.In this module, you will learn about the definition and essential characteristics of cloud computing. You will also learn about the evolution of cloud computing, the business case for cloud adoption, and how some of the emerging technologies are being supported by cloud computing.
2 hours to complete
10 videos (Total 46 min), 6 readings, 2 quizzes
10 videos
Definition and Essential Characteristics of Cloud Computing5m
History and Evolution of Cloud Computing4m
Key Considerations for Cloud Computing5m
Key Cloud Service Providers and Their Services6m
Cloud Adoption - No longer a choice3m
Cloud Adoption - Some case studies5m
Internet of Things in the Cloud4m
Artificial Intelligence on the Cloud3m
Blockchain and Analytics in the Cloud5m
6 readings
About the Course7m
Course Learning Objectives10m
Course Syllabus10m
Lesson Summary8m
Lesson Summary8m
Lesson Summary8m
2 practice exercises
Practice Quiz18m
Module 1 Graded Quiz20m
2 hours to complete
Cloud Computing Models
This week you will learn about the different types of service and deployment models of cloud computing. In this module, you will learn about the three main service models available on the cloud—Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). You will also learn about the three main deployment models available on the cloud—Public, Private, and Hybrid. At the end of the module, you will create an account on IBM Cloud.
2 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 37 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes
7 videos
IaaS - Infrastructure as a Service4m
PaaS - Platform as a Service6m
SaaS - Software as a Service4m
Public Cloud5m
Private Cloud4m
Hybrid Cloud5m
3 readings
Lesson Summary8m
Lesson Summary8m
Hands-on Lab - Create an IBM Cloud Account20m
2 practice exercises
Practice Quiz14m
Module 2 Graded Quiz20m
2 hours to complete
Components of Cloud Computing
This week you will learn about the various components of a cloud computing architecture, such as virtualization virtual machines, bare metal servers, and the difference between virtual machines and bare metal servers. You will learn how to build a secure cloud networking presence, how container-based technologies work, and the benefits of a Content Delivery Network. We will also familiarize you with the four main types of cloud storage.
2 hours to complete
12 videos (Total 62 min), 2 readings, 2 quizzes
12 videos
Virtualization and Virtual Machines Explained5m
Types of Virtual Machines5m
Bare Metal Servers4m
Secure Networking in Cloud4m
Containers8m
Basics of Storage on Cloud5m
File Storage4m
Block Storage3m
Object Storage Overview5m
Object Storage - Tiers and APIs4m
CDN - Content Delivery Networks5m
2 readings
Lesson Summary10m
Lesson Summary10m
2 practice exercises
Practice Quiz24m
Module 3 Graded Quiz20m
1 hour to complete
Emergent Trends and Practices
This week you will learn about some of the emergent trends in cloud computing, such as Hybrid Multicloud, Serverless Computing, and Microservices. You will also learn about how cloud native applications work, the role of DevOps in addressing some of the complexities of cloud computing, and the components of application modernization.
1 hour to complete
6 videos (Total 39 min), 2 readings, 2 quizzes
6 videos
Microservices5m
Serverless Computing5m
Cloud Native Applications6m
DevOps on the Cloud4m
Application Modernization8m
2 readings
Lesson Summary8m
Lesson Summary8m
2 practice exercises
Practice Quiz12m
Module 4 Graded Quiz20m
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