Cloud Computing
Overview of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
Deploying and managing applications in the cloud.
Course Study Plan
Month 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing
Week 1-2: Understanding Cloud Computing
Definition and evolution of cloud computing
Types of cloud services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
Key cloud computing providers
Week 3-4: Cloud Deployment Models
Public, private, and hybrid cloud models
Selecting the appropriate deployment model
Overview of cloud service agreements
Week 5-6: Setting Up Cloud Accounts
Creating accounts on major cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
Understanding billing and account management
Accessing cloud services through web consoles
Month 2: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Week 1-2: Virtualization and IaaS Basics
Introduction to virtualization
Setting up virtual machines (VMs)
Managing and scaling VMs in the cloud
Week 3-4: Cloud Storage Solutions
Overview of cloud storage services
Object storage and block storage
Implementing storage solutions in the cloud
Week 5-6: Networking in the Cloud
Cloud networking fundamentals
Configuring virtual networks
Security considerations in cloud networking
Month 3: Platform as a Service (PaaS)
Week 1-2: Introduction to PaaS
Defining PaaS and its benefits
Building and deploying applications without managing infrastructure
Popular PaaS offerings
Week 3-4: Containerization and Orchestration
Basics of containerization (Docker)
Container orchestration tools (Kubernetes)
Deploying and managing containers in the cloud
Week 5-6: Serverless Computing
Understanding serverless architecture
Functions as a Service (FaaS) concepts
Implementing serverless solutions in the cloud
Month 4: Software as a Service (SaaS) and Cloud Security
Week 1-2: Overview of SaaS
Definition and examples of SaaS applications
Integrating SaaS into business processes
Customization and configuration options
Week 3-4: Cloud Security Fundamentals
Key security considerations in the cloud
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Implementing security measures in cloud environments
Week 5-6: Compliance and Governance
Understanding regulatory compliance in the cloud
Governance and risk management in cloud computing
Auditing and monitoring tools
Month 5: Cloud Migration and Hybrid Cloud
Week 1-2: Cloud Migration Strategies
Planning and executing cloud migration projects
Challenges and best practices in cloud migration
Case studies of successful cloud migrations
Week 3-4: Hybrid Cloud Solutions
Integrating on-premises infrastructure with the cloud
Hybrid cloud use cases and benefits
Managing and optimizing hybrid environments
Week 5-6: Cloud Cost Management
Cost models and pricing structures in cloud computing
Cost optimization strategies
Monitoring and controlling cloud expenses
Month 6: Final Projects and Certification
Week 1-2: Final Project Briefing
Students receive final project instructions
Selecting a real-world cloud computing project
Week 3-4: Project Execution
Students work on their final projects
Instructor guidance and feedback
Week 5-6: Project Presentation and Certification
Students present their final projects
Certification awarded upon successful completion
Career guidance and next steps in cloud computing