Skills Covered:

  1. Introduction to Cloud Computing
    • Understand the core concepts of Cloud Computing and its service models:
      • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
      • Platform as a Service (PaaS)
      • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Learn about the different deployment models in cloud computing:
      • Public Cloud, Private Cloud, and Hybrid Cloud
    • Understand the benefits of cloud computing, such as cost efficiency, scalability, flexibility, and reliability.
  2. Amazon Web Services (AWS)
    • Introduction to AWS: Learn how to navigate the AWS Management Console and explore key AWS services.
    • Core AWS Services:
      • EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) for compute resources
      • S3 (Simple Storage Service) for scalable storage
      • RDS (Relational Database Service) for managed databases
      • VPC (Virtual Private Cloud) for networking
      • Lambda for serverless computing
      • IAM (Identity and Access Management) for access control
    • AWS Security & Compliance: Understand AWS’s security features, encryption, and compliance standards, including IAM, CloudTrail, CloudWatch, and AWS Shield.
  3. Microsoft Azure
    • Introduction to Azure: Understand Azure’s platform and services, including how to manage resources using the Azure Portal and Azure CLI.
    • Key Azure Services:
      • Azure Virtual Machines (VM)
      • Azure Blob Storage for scalable object storage
      • Azure SQL Database and Cosmos DB for relational and NoSQL databases
      • Azure Active Directory for identity management
    • Azure Networking & Security: Learn about Azure networking services such as Virtual Networks, Load Balancers, and VPN Gateway, along with Azure’s security tools like Azure Security Center and Azure Firewall.
  4. Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
    • Introduction to Google Cloud: Get familiar with Google Cloud Console, the GCP dashboard, and managing GCP resources.
    • Core GCP Services:
      • Google Compute Engine for scalable virtual machines
      • Google Cloud Storage for object storage
      • Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) for containerized application deployment
      • Cloud SQL and BigQuery for database and analytics services
    • Google Cloud Networking & Security: Learn how Google Cloud ensures high availability, load balancing, firewall rules, and identity and access management.
  5. Cloud Security
    • Understand the principles of Cloud Security and how to secure cloud environments using built-in tools provided by AWS, Azure, and GCP.
    • Learn about encryption at rest and in transit, multi-factor authentication (MFA), access control, and network security best practices.
    • Explore tools like AWS Shield, Azure Security Center, and Google Cloud Security Command Center to safeguard against threats, vulnerabilities, and attacks.
  6. Cloud DevOps & Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
    • Introduction to DevOps: Learn how DevOps practices enhance collaboration between development and IT operations teams.
    • Understand how to implement CI/CD pipelines on cloud platforms using AWS CodePipeline, Azure DevOps, and Google Cloud Build.
    • Automate the deployment process, improve code quality, and reduce time to market for cloud-based applications.
  7. Cloud Migration Strategies
    • Learn the best practices for migrating legacy applications to the cloud.
    • Explore the 7 Rs of Cloud Migration: Rehost, Refactor, Revise, Rebuild, Replace, Retire, and Retain.
    • Understand how to perform a cloud migration assessment and use tools like AWS Migration Hub, Azure Migrate, and Google Cloud Migrate for a smooth transition.
  8. Serverless Computing
    • Understand the concept of serverless computing and how to use services like AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, and Google Cloud Functions to run code without managing servers.
    • Learn how serverless architectures reduce costs, improve scalability, and simplify infrastructure management for cloud applications.
  9. Cloud Storage & Data Management
    • Explore different cloud storage options for both structured and unstructured data.
    • Learn how to configure distributed storage using AWS S3, Azure Blob Storage, and Google Cloud Storage.
    • Understand how to manage data with data lakes, file systems, and backup & disaster recovery solutions in the cloud.
  10. Cost Management & Optimization
    • Learn to optimize costs in the cloud using pricing models, such as pay-as-you-go and reserved instances.
    • Explore tools like AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management, and Google Cloud Pricing Calculator to monitor and manage cloud expenses.
    • Understand how to design cost-effective architectures and avoid overspending while maintaining high performance.