This course breaks down the core concepts behind today’s essential technologies, giving you the skills needed to succeed in modern IT roles. You’ll learn the basics of client-side and server-side virtualization, how hypervisors work, and how to compare popular virtualization software. The course also covers how to assess CPU and RAM needs for virtualization hosts and explains the differences between virtual machines and containers. You’ll explore key cloud computing models—SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS—along with deployment options, security issues, and real-world examples using platforms like AWS. This course offers the up-to-date knowledge you need to work effectively with virtualized systems and cloud infrastructure.
A+ Core 1 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 4
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A+ Core 1 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 4
This course is part of A+ Core 1 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep Specialization
Instructor: Pearson
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Intermediate level
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2 hours to complete
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What you'll learn
Understand and differentiate between virtualization technologies, including hypervisors, virtual machines, and containers.
Analyze and configure hardware requirements for effective virtualization on client and server systems.
Identify and explain core cloud computing models (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS) and deployment types.
Recognize real-world applications and best practices for cloud and virtualized environments.
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In this module, you will learn the fundamentals of cloud computing and virtualization. You’ll discover how virtualization tools allow you to run entire systems within another system, without needing additional physical hardware. You’ll explore the differences between client-side and server-side virtualization, and understand how virtualized systems can operate both locally and in the cloud. You’ll also become familiar with common cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, and Google, and learn the basics of cloud-based data storage and infrastructure. By the end of this module, you’ll be prepared to work with virtual systems and cloud environments, which are essential skills in today’s technology landscape.
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