Understanding Cloud Computing
A non-coding introduction to cloud computing, covering key concepts, terminology, and tools.
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Learn About Cloud Computing
Every day, we interact with the cloud—whether it’s using Google Drive, apps like Salesforce, or accessing our favorite websites. Cloud computing has become the norm for many companies, but what exactly is the cloud, and why is everyone rushing to adopt it?Designed for complete novices, this cloud computing course breaks down what the cloud is and explains terminology such as scalability, latency, and high-availability.
Understand the Cloud Computing Basics
You’ll start by looking at the very basics of cloud computing, learning why it’s growing in popularity, and what makes it such a powerful option. You’ll explore the different service models businesses can choose from and how they're implemented in different situations.As this is a no-code course, you can learn about cloud computing at a more conceptual level, exploring ideas of data protection, the various cloud providers, and how organizations can use cloud deployment.
Discover the Advantages of Cloud Computing
This course will demonstrate the many advantages of cloud computing, including ease of remote collaboration, how there are no hardware limitations, and reliable disaster recovery.As you progress, you'll also discover the range of tools provided by major cloud providers and look at cloud computing examples from Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud. By the end of this course, you'll be able to confidently explain how cloud tools can increase productivity and save money, as well as ask the right questions about how to optimize your use of cloud tools.
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Introduction to Cloud Computing
FreeIn this chapter, you’ll learn why cloud computing is growing in popularity, how it compares to an on-premise solution, and what makes it so powerful. Next, you’ll learn about the three different service models—IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS—and how they each satisfy a unique set of business requirements.
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Cloud Deployment
Now that you understand the power of cloud computing, it’s time to discover how it’s implemented using one of three deployment methods—private, public, and hybrid. You'll then find out how data protection regulations can affect cloud infrastructure. Lastly, you’ll meet the important roles within an organization that can make your cloud deployment a reality.
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Cloud Providers and Case Studies
In the final chapter, you’ll be introduced to the major cloud infrastructure players, including AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud. You’ll become more familiar with their market positioning, the products they offer, and who their main customers are and how they use cloud computing.
An overview of providers50 xpThe big three100 xpThe risk of vendor lock-in50 xpAmazon Web Services50 xpAWS or not AWS!50 xpNerdWallet50 xpMicrosoft Azure50 xpWhich service to pick?100 xpThe Ottawa hospital50 xpGoogle Cloud50 xpLush migration50 xpTrue or false?100 xpCloud providers and their services100 xpCongratulations!50 xp
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Sara is a graduate of a master's degree in Business Engineering and Marketing Analysis. Prior to working at DataCamp she worked as a Data Science consultant for a Belgian IT company. Sara is passionate about education, data science, and business and loves that she is able to combine all of these disciplines in her job at DataCamp.
Lis Sulmont
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Lis holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from McGill University with a focus on computer science education research and applied machine learning. She's passionate about teaching all things related to data and improving the accessibility of these topics.
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