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Introduces concepts of cloud computing to students. Provides a survey of various cloud service delivery models that students may encounter in their careers. Exposes students to specific cloud technologies using hands-on activities and culminates in presenting a cloud adoption/migration business case to executives.
- Be able to define cloud computing and how it differs from traditional models
- Be able to describe the basic capabilities, service delivery models, and deployment models of cloud computing
- Be able to utilize Linux command-line interfaces
- Be able to describe how cloud enablement technologies work
- Be able to deploy cloud resources
- Be able to utilize IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS systems to solve business problems
- Be able to understand and propose different migration strategies based on business requirements
- Be able to identify risks associated with migrations to cloud-based systems, assess the risks, and identify appropriate mitigation measures
- Be able to identify regulatory/legal/industry compliance requirements, and determine whether a cloud vendor meets those requirements
- Be able to utilize common Cloud automation and security technologies to implement and manage Cloud infrastructure
- Be able to produce a business case report for executive management, and make a compelling presentation to an executive
Online (Asynchronous). There are optional synchronous components. Students are welcome to work at their own pace keeping in mind due dates and late policies.