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Introduction to Networking and Cloud Computing
Microsoft

Introduction to Networking and Cloud Computing

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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Approx. 25 hours
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.8

(345 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule
Approx. 25 hours
Learn at your own pace
98%
Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

  • How to set up a cloud computing environment, virtual machines and cloud services.

  • How to set up common network infrastructure and monitoring.

  • How to use network security components, approaches and mitigation.

  • How to produce a coherent expansion plan for a business enterprise to take advantage of cloud infrastructure.

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Assessments

19 quizzes, 6 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 5 modules in this course

Discover the basics of computers, including hardware and operating systems. Learn where threats to cybersecurity can originate in the computing landscape, and gain a broad overview of how these threats can result in a security breach.

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6 videos15 readings4 quizzes1 assignment1 discussion prompt

Gain insights into devices found on their networks and the underlying architecture that allows these devices to communicate. Learn about various protocols as well as the ports to which they connect.

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9 videos19 readings6 quizzes1 assignment

Expand upon your knowledge of networks by studying their operations in greater depth. Learn about the role of the server as the central point of the network. Additionally, investigate the role of the firewall in protecting the users.

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10 videos14 readings3 quizzes1 assignment

Learn about Azure's functionalities and supplementary services and how to leverage them within a network. Gain insight into the digital transformation process for business enterprises from a networking perspective. Explore the cloud networking landscape, including virtualization, machine learning, AI, and various cloud services.

What's included

11 videos21 readings6 quizzes1 assignment1 discussion prompt

This Module details any Project specified for the course as well as the particulars of the assessment to be completed. This Module also provides a recap of the course learning aims and objectives. You are directed to reflect on this course's content and on the learning achieved and to consider the next steps in your learning journey.

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2 videos4 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

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