Cloud Computing Course for Beginners
Cloud Computing Essentials
Learn the fundamental cloud concepts, virtualization, service models, and scalability. Enroll in our cloud computing course for beginners and learn about AWS, Azure, GCP and modern IT infrastructure best practices.
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Course outline
Industry focussed curriculum designed by experts
Introduction and Core Concepts
5 items
1.16 hr
- Course Objective
- Introduction to Cloud
- Why Cloud
- Cloud and its Benefits
- Cloud Computing Fundamentals
Evolution of Cloud
2 items
0.25 hr
- Computing Paradigms related to Cloud Computing
- Evolution of Cloud Computing
Traditional vs. Modern IT Infrastructure
2 items
0.31 hr
- Introduction to Cloud Computing
- Challenges of Classical IT Enterprise
Introduction to Virtualization
2 items
0.19 hr
- Virtual Machines
- Virtualization in Cloud Computing
Data Centers In-Depth
3 items
0.08 hr
- Introduction to Data Center and its Types
- How it's relevant in Cloud?
- Dedicated Data-centers
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Mr. Nirmallya Mukherjee
Program Director & Faculty - PGPCC, Great Learning
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can enroll in this cloud computing essentials course?
The course can be taken by any learner who wishes to develop a firm background in cloud computing, both in its fundamentals and industry best practices.
What topics are covered in this cloud computing training for beginners course?
You will address the fundamentals of cloud computing, cloud service evolution, virtualization, data centers, service and deployment models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), scalability, elasticity, cloud economics, and the most famous providers such as AWS, Azure, and GCP.
What practical skills will I gain from this cloud computing fundamentals course?
You will learn how cloud systems are designed, how to contrast between traditional and modern IT infrastructure, how scalability and elasticity can be applied to real-world application, and how to manage the costs of cloud computing.
Do I need prior experience to take this cloud computing course for beginners?
No prior cloud experience is needed. A basic knowledge of the IT concepts will be an advantage, but the course begins at the bottom
What kind of case study or projects are included?
You will be working on a case study of the migration of IT infrastructure to large providers like AWS, Azure and GCP, which will provide you with a realistic perspective of cloud migration.