Cloud Computing for the Business User: Concepts and Moving to the Cloud Overview/Description Target Audience Prerequisites Expected Duration Lesson Objectives Course Number Expertise Level Overview/Description
Cloud computing is massively growing in importance in the IT sector as more and more companies are eschewing traditional IT and moving applications and business processes to the cloud. This course covers the concepts behind cloud computing and the key characteristics that make cloud services unique and very valuable to some business scenarios. You'll get a basic technology overview of the concepts and strategies emerging from the cloud and learn how cloud products and services can improve traditional business processes.
Target Audience
Individuals and business professionals looking for an overview of cloud computing concepts, services, and benefits; and looking to move their business into the cloud
Prerequisites
None
Expected Duration (hours)
1.9
Lesson Objectives Cloud Computing for the Business User: Concepts and Moving to the Cloud
start the course
describe cloud computing
identify the cloud terminologies
describe the cloud characteristics
describe the private cloud deployment model including its benefits, drawbacks, and security considerations
describe the public cloud deployment model including its benefits, drawbacks, and security considerations
describe the community cloud deployment model including its benefits, drawbacks, and security considerations
describe the hybrid cloud deployment model including its benefits, drawbacks, and security considerations
describe the Software as a Service or SaaS service model
describe the Platform as a Service or PaaS service model
describe the Infrastructure as a Service or IaaS service model
recognize Storage as a Service or STaaS, Communication as a Service or CaaS, Business Process as a Service or BPaaS, and other cloud service models
describe the technological developments that facilitated the deployment of cloud computing
describe the business, operational, and strategic benefits of cloud computing for organizations
identify the key cloud computing implementation considerations
describe the compliance and regulatory issues with adopting cloud computing in a business
identify how security is controlled and describe issues that may arise in cloud computing
describe the different usage scenarios where cloud computing would be beneficial
identify the common cloud implementation obstacles for a business
describe the cloud-based and cloud-enabled business models
describe the function of service-level agreements or SLAs in cloud services and transitioning from service-oriented architecture or SOA to SLA
identify the key considerations for choosing a cloud provider
identify how the cloud can add value to a business
identify the factors to consider when implementing a cloud solution
determine if cloud computing should be implemented in your business
Course Number: cl_ccbu_a01_it_enus
Expertise Level
Beginner