Cloud Computing Essentials

The Cloud Computing Essentials course is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in cloud technologies, with a hands-on approach to using the leading cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, and GCP. By covering core cloud concepts such as virtual machines, storage management, access control, and billing management, this course equips students with the skills necessary to build and manage scalable cloud-based solutions.

Key Topics Covered:

• Basic Linux Administration (Debian/Ubuntu): Learn the fundamentals of managing Linux servers, including system configurations, file management, and essential commands.
• Networking: Understand cloud networking concepts such as VPC, subnets, routing, and DNS.
• Cloud Storage: Gain hands-on experience with managing cloud storage solutions like block storage, object storage, and file storage on cloud platforms.
• Access Control & IAM: Learn how to secure cloud environments with Identity and Access Management (IAM) by controlling who can access resources and what actions they can perform.
• Billing Management: Explore cost management tools and strategies for monitoring and optimizing cloud usage across platforms.
• Cloud Platforms:
  • AWS: Dive into EC2, ECS, EKS, Lightsail, and Bedrock with real-world use cases for each service.
  • Azure and GCP: Hands-on experience deploying services and managing resources on these platforms, exploring the differences and similarities across the major cloud providers.
• Hands-On Experience:
  • Deploy Websites: Learn how to deploy dynamic websites on cloud servers using EC2, Lightsail, and other cloud services.
  • Manage Networking and Storage for VMs: Set up networking and storage configurations for virtual machines, ensuring secure and efficient cloud resource management.
  • IAM-Based Access: Implement role-based access control and best practices for securing cloud resources.
• Capstone Project: Complete a real-world project that integrates all aspects of the course, including deploying and managing cloud infrastructure. This project will serve as the backbone of your course completion and certification.