Fundamentals of Cloud Computing

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Fundamentals of Cloud Computing

This course is part of Key Technologies in Data Analytics Specialization

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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3 modules

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This course is the second of a series that aims to prepare you for a role working in data analytics. In this course, you will be introduced to many of the core concepts of cloud computing. You will learn about the primary deployment models. We’ll go through the common cloud computing service models. The hands on material offers the opportunity to review and configure a cloud account. This course covers a wide variety of topics that are critical for understanding cloud computing and are designed to give you an introduction and overview as you begin to build relevant knowledge and skills.

In this module, you’ll define the core concepts associated with cloud computing, including shared infrastructure, on-demand access, scalable services, consumption based pricing, and anywhere/device access.

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14 videos6 readings6 assignments

14 videosTotal 13 minutes

Course Introduction and Objectives1 minute
Module Introduction and Objectives1 minute
Introduction to Shared Infrastructure1 minute
Shared Infrastructure in Your Reading0 minutes
Introduction to On-Demand Access1 minute
On-Demand Access in Your Reading0 minutes
Introduction to Scalable Services1 minute
Scalable Services in Your Reading0 minutes
Introduction to Consumption-Based Pricing1 minute
Consumption-Based Pricing in Your Reading0 minutes
Introduction to Accessed Anywhere by Any Device1 minute
Accessed Anywhere by Any Device in Your Reading0 minutes
Create a Cloud Account4 minutes
Module 1 Summary0 minutes

6 readingsTotal 60 minutes

Everything You Need to Know About Cloud Computing10 minutes
How Does Cloud Computing Provide On-Demand Functionality?10 minutes
Scalability in Cloud Computing10 minutes
Launching a Consumption-Based Pricing Model: What, Why, and How10 minutes
How to Enable Your Team to Access What They Need, Anywhere, Anytime10 minutes
Watch Then Do!10 minutes

6 assignmentsTotal 180 minutes

Module 1 Graded Quiz30 minutes
Shared Infrastructure30 minutes
On-Demand Access30 minutes
Scalable Services30 minutes
Consumption-Based Pricing30 minutes
Accessed Anywhere by Any Device30 minutes

In this module, you’ll describe the primary cloud computing deployment models, including public, private, hybrid, and community.

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11 videos5 readings5 assignments

11 videosTotal 9 minutes

Module Introduction and Objectives1 minute
Introduction to Public Cloud1 minute
Public Cloud in Your Reading0 minutes
Introduction to Private Cloud1 minute
Private Cloud in Your Reading0 minutes
Introduction to Hybrid Cloud1 minute
Hybrid Cloud in Your Reading0 minutes
Introduction to Community Cloud1 minute
Community Cloud in Your Reading0 minutes
Configure a Cloud Instance4 minutes
Module 2 Summary0 minutes

5 readingsTotal 50 minutes

What is a Public Cloud, Public vs. Private Cloud10 minutes
What Is a Private Cloud? [And Some Things that It’s Not]10 minutes
Confused About the Hybrid Cloud? You’re Not Alone10 minutes
Community Cloud Tutorial – 4 Major Advanced Advantages & Example10 minutes
Watch Then Do!10 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 150 minutes

Module 2 Graded Quiz30 minutes
Public Cloud30 minutes
Private Cloud30 minutes
Hybrid Cloud30 minutes
Community Cloud30 minutes

In the third week of this course, we'll learn about the common service models used in cloud computing, including SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS.

What's included

8 videos3 readings4 assignments

8 videosTotal 5 minutes

Module Introduction and Objectives1 minute
Introduction to Software as a Service (SaaS)1 minute
SaaS in Your Reading0 minutes
Introduction to Platform as as Service (PaaS)1 minute
PaaS in Your Reading0 minutes
Introduction to Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)1 minute
IaaS in Your Reading0 minutes
Module 3 Summary0 minutes

3 readingsTotal 30 minutes

The Ultimate Guide to Software as a Service (SaaS)10 minutes
What is Platform-as-a-Service? Everything you need to know about PaaS10 minutes
What is IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service)?10 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 120 minutes

Module 3 Graded Quiz30 minutes
Software as as Service (SaaS)30 minutes
Platform as a Service (PaaS)30 minutes
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)30 minutes

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