There is no one size fits all in cloud computing. In this course, Foundations for Cloud Architecture, you’ll dive into a detailed approach to understanding cloud technology, and how you can best utilize it. First, you’ll explore the differences between public, private, and hybrid cloud computing, the business requirements they fill, and their architectural caveats. Next, you’ll learn about the practical variations in public cloud service offerings. Finally, you’ll take a look into how you and your business can benefit from advanced cloud services. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have a better understanding of the major cloud computing concepts and services to confidently make your own architectural choices.
Author Name: James Bannan
Author Description:
James Bannan is a consultant based in Melbourne, Australia. He has worked in the IT industry for over 18 years and has worked in a variety of roles, from helpdesk to systems administration and now as a consultant. He is a published author, having written many articles for both print and online publications as well as a book on System Center Configuration Manager. James is an experienced public speaker and was awarded the Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award from Microsoft for eight years in a … more

Table of Contents

• Course Overview
  2mins
• Defining Cloud Architecture
  12mins
• Understanding Types of Cloud Computing
  17mins
• Understanding Public Cloud Services
  15mins
• Architecting Infrastructure-as-a-service
  18mins
• Architecting for Service Resilience
  15mins
• Architecting Platform-as-a-service
  15mins
• Containers and Microservices
  11mins
• Identity
  13mins
• Security and Management
  20mins
• Advanced Cloud Services
  13mins