Overview What You Will Learn Curriculum Instructor

Course Overview

Cloud computing has revolutionized the way organizations deploy and manage their IT infrastructure. As businesses transition from traditional data centers to cloud-based environments, understanding core cloud concepts becomes critical. This course offers a foundational insight into cloud computing, equipping learners with the knowledge needed to grasp modern cloud architecture, services, and deployment models. Whether you're an aspiring IT professional or a business decision-maker, learning cloud computing is essential to stay relevant in today's digital landscape.

This course begins with an introduction to the fundamentals of cloud computing, including its definition, evolution, and essential models like SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS. It discusses the key characteristics and benefits of cloud services, identifies responsibility for data in the cloud, and compares capital and operational expenditures (CapEx vs. OpEx). The course also explores global cloud data centers and industry insights from Gartner. Following this, learners are introduced to the two major cloud platforms—Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS)—with hands-on guidance on creating free accounts, using the Azure Portal, CLI, and PowerShell, and exploring AWS services through console tours and usage tips.

This course builds a strong cloud foundation, offering practical exposure to Azure and AWS while highlighting key cloud concepts, benefits, and management tools.

What You Will Learn

  • Learn the Cloud models and evolution of cloud.
  • Learn about the five characteristics of Cloud Computing.
  • Learn about the need for Cloud Computing.
  • Learn how to manage Azure with Powershell.

Program Curriculum

  • The Need for Cloud Computing
  • The Definition of Cloud Computing
  • Evolution of Cloud and Cloud Models
  • What is SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS?
  • Who is Responsible for Data in Cloud?
  • The Five Key Characteristics of Cloud Computing
  • Benefits of Cloud Computing
  • CapEx vs. OpEx
  • Cloud Data Centers: Where Are They?
  • What is Gartner Saying About Cloud Providers?
  • Please Read This
  • $7 Million Cybersecurity Scholarship by EC-Council
  • Chapter 1 Quiz

  • How to Create an Azure Free Account?
  • Managing Azure with PowerShell
  • How to Login to Azure Portal?
  • Managing Azure with CLI
  • Chapter 2 Quiz

  • How to Create a Free AWS Account?
  • Free Access to AWS
  • Footprints of Amazon Web Services
  • AWS Console Tour
  • Chapter 3 Quiz

Instructor

Anand Rao Nednur

Anand Rao is a senior technical instructor and cloud consultant. He has worked with large enterprises for about 15 years and has a wide range of technologies in his portfolio. Anand is adept at not just cloud platforms (Azure, AWS and GCP) but also well-versed with IAM, security and automation with PowerShell and python. In addition, he has been developing and updating the content for various courses. He has been assisting many engineers in the lab examinations and securing certifications. Anand Rao has delivered instructor led trainings in several states in India as well as several countries like USA, Bahrain, Kenya and UAE. He has worked as a Microsoft Certified Trainer globally for Corporate Major Clients. Anand is also a Certified seasoned professional holding certifications in following platforms: • Microsoft Certified Trainer (MC) • SY0-401: CompTIA Security + • Scrum Certified master (SCRUM) • ITIL V3 • Certified Network Defender (CND – EC-Council) • Certified Ethical hacker (CEH – EC-Council) • 70-640 MS Active Directory • 70-533 MS Azure Administration • 70-534 MS Azure Architecture • AWS certified solutions Architect – Associate • AWS certified sysops administrator – Associate • Google Cloud Platform-Cloud Architect (GCP) • Certified Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) Anand also manages channel "AWS Blackboard" in YouTube. Feel free to subscribe to AWS and Azure. Share, Learn, Subscribe

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