CompTIA Cloud+ (Part 1 of 8): Cloud Concepts and Models

Explore the world of cloud computing by examining the reasons why more organizations are moving to the cloud. As a cloud professional, the ability to distinguish one service model from another, as well as one cloud delivery method from another, is vital to your success. These key concepts will be examined, as well as an overview of the cloud and object storage terminology necessary to get your foot in the door as you prepare to become a cloud certified professional. This course contains the following lessons:

Lesson 1:

• Introduction to Cloud Benefits
• Problems with Server-Based Infrastructure.

Lesson 2:

• Cloud Service Models
• IaaS
• PaaS
• SaaS
• Other Models
• Accountability and Reliability.

Lesson 3:

• Cloud Delivery Models
• Private Cloud
• Private Cloud Advantages and Disadvantages
• Public Cloud
• Public Cloud Advantages and Disadvantages
• Hybrid Cloud
• Community Cloud
• On- and Off-Premise Hosting
• Orchestration Platforms.

Lesson 4:

• Cloud Terminology
• Elasticity
• Pay-As-You-Grow
• Ubiquitous Access
• Multitenency
• Cloud Bursting.

Lesson 5:

• Object Storage Concepts
• More Concepts.