Cloud Computing Fundamentals: Cloud Virtualization & Data Centers Overview/Description Expected Duration Lesson Objectives Course Number Expertise Level Overview/Description Modern data center design is highly influenced by requirements of the Cloud to provide a secure, scalable, and highly available infrastructure. Explore technologies, including virtualization, that allow clouds to be a competitive option.
Expected Duration (hours)
1.2
Lesson Objectives Cloud Computing Fundamentals: Cloud Virtualization & Data Centers
describe the key terms associated with virtualization
describe the processes and components of hardware virtualization
describe Type I and Type II virtualization hypervisors
describe virtual desktop infrastructure and application virtualization as components of desktop virtualization
describe network functions virtualization
describe storage types and storage virtualization technologies
describe how virtualization enables key characteristics of cloud computing
describe Microsoft Hyper-V, VMware vSphere, and Citrix XenServer
Describe Oracle and IBM server virtualization products
describe the components of a modern data center
describe the functions provided by a modern data center
describe how data centers relate to and enable cloud computing
describe business trends in cloud computing
describe technical trends in cloud computing
describe how cloud data centers are designed to support applications
describe the functional components of a cloud data center including storage, networking, computing, management, and services
describe the functions of the cloud data center and how they utilize virtualization technologies
Course Number: it_clcctf_03_enus
Expertise Level
Beginner