Foundations of cloud computing for administrators

Beginner

Administrator

Student

Azure

Learn about the cloud, including the history, building blocks, and types on your way to becoming a Cloud Administrator.

Learning objectives

In this module you will:

Explain the concept of cloud computing
Briefly understand how computing systems across domains dealt with scale before the cloud
Briefly recall the recent history of cloud computing, illustrating its evolution
List some of the enabling technologies in cloud computing, and discuss their significance
Recognize cloud service models such as IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS and differentiate between them
Enumerate the different types of clouds, and compare and contrast them
List some of the common cloud providers and the features offered in their cloud stacks
Articulate the economic benefits of the cloud paradigm for cloud users and cloud service providers
Discuss some of the advantages and disadvantages of the cloud paradigm
Define SLAs and SLOs and describe their importance in Cloud Computing
Recall popular cloud use case scenarios

This content is provided in partnership with Dr. Majd Sakr and Carnegie Mellon University.

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