This module focuses on the foundational concepts of cloud computing, key structural aspects, and the accelerating pace of adoption. It sets the stage for understanding the essential elements that drive cloud technology and its rapid integration into various industries.

Using the NIST model, this module examines the five essential characteristics, three service models, and four deployment models of cloud concept architecture.

Using the NIST model, this module examines the three service models and four deployment models of cloud concept architecture.

Cloud resource allocation is an important topic that deals with the process of managing computing resources, such as storage or memory, among cloud tenants (e.g., users, applications, virtual infrastructure). The previous module covered cloud models. The concept of cloud models in conjunction with resource architectures inform requirements for resource allocations. This topic will cover basic hardware resources, cloud resource usage, virtualization, and containerization to enhance your understanding of the resource allocation within cloud deployments.

This module presents the changing definition of cloud brokers and examines why they are an important part of cloud deployments.

For further exploration of the topics covered in this course, we recommend reviewing the course references provided and additional reading materials. These resources offer deeper insights and supplemental information to enhance your understanding. You will also find external links to industry standards, frameworks, and tools relevant to the course topics. We encourage you to explore these resources to broaden your knowledge and support your learning journey.