This course is part of the Key Technologies in Data Analytics Specialization

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This course is the second of a series that aims to prepare you for a role working in data analytics. In this course, you will be introduced to many of the core concepts of cloud computing. You will learn about the primary deployment models. We’ll go through the common cloud computing service models. The hands on material offers the opportunity to review and configure a cloud account. This course covers a wide variety of topics that are critical for understanding cloud computing and are designed to give you an introduction and overview as you begin to build relevant knowledge and skills.

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Course 2 of 4 in the

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Approx. 14 hours to complete

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Course 2 of 4 in the

Key Technologies in Data Analytics Specialization

Approx. 14 hours to complete

English

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Erik Herman

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LearnQuest is the preferred training partner to the world’s leading companies, organizations, and government agencies. Our team boasts 20+ years of experience designing, developing and delivering a full suite industry-leading technology education classes and training solutions across the globe. Our trainers, equipped with expert industry experience and an unparalleled commitment to quality, facilitate classes that are offered in various delivery formats so our clients can obtain the training they need when and where they need it.

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

6 hours to complete

Core Concepts

6 hours to complete

14 videos (Total 13 min), 6 readings, 6 quizzes

14 videos

Course Introduction and Objectives1mModule Introduction and Objectives46sIntroduction to Shared Infrastructure52sShared Infrastructure in Your Reading23sIntroduction to On-Demand Access59sOn-Demand Access in Your Reading18sIntroduction to Scalable Services1mScalable Services in Your Reading20sIntroduction to Consumption-Based Pricing46sConsumption-Based Pricing in Your Reading22sIntroduction to Accessed Anywhere by Any Device52sAccessed Anywhere by Any Device in Your Reading18sCreate a Cloud Account4mModule 1 Summary19s

6 readings

Everything You Need to Know About Cloud Computing10mHow Does Cloud Computing Provide On-Demand Functionality?10mScalability in Cloud Computing10mLaunching a Consumption-Based Pricing Model: What, Why, and How10mHow to Enable Your Team to Access What They Need, Anywhere, Anytime10mWatch Then Do!10m

6 practice exercises

Shared Infrastructure30mOn-Demand Access30mScalable Services30mConsumption-Based Pricing30mAccessed Anywhere by Any Device30mModule 1 Graded Quiz30m

Week2

Week 2

5 hours to complete

Deployment Models

5 hours to complete

11 videos (Total 9 min), 5 readings, 5 quizzes

11 videos

Module Introduction and Objectives38sIntroduction to Public Cloud45sPublic Cloud in Your Reading19sIntroduction to Private Cloud55sPrivate Cloud in Your Reading19sIntroduction to Hybrid Cloud40sHybrid Cloud in Your Reading18sIntroduction to Community Cloud37sCommunity Cloud in Your Reading17sConfigure a Cloud Instance3mModule 2 Summary16s

5 readings

What is a Public Cloud, Public vs. Private Cloud10mWhat Is a Private Cloud? [And Some Things that It’s Not]10mConfused About the Hybrid Cloud? You’re Not Alone10mCommunity Cloud Tutorial – 4 Major Advanced Advantages & Example10mWatch Then Do!10m

5 practice exercises

Public Cloud30mPrivate Cloud30mHybrid Cloud30mCommunity Cloud30mModule 2 Graded Quiz30m

Week3

Week 3

4 hours to complete

Service Models

4 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 5 min), 3 readings, 4 quizzes

8 videos

Module Introduction and Objectives35sIntroduction to Software as a Service (SaaS)1mSaaS in Your Reading17sIntroduction to Platform as as Service (PaaS)55sPaaS in Your Reading13sIntroduction to Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)1mIaaS in Your Reading16sModule 3 Summary13s

3 readings

The Ultimate Guide to Software as a Service (SaaS)10mWhat is Platform-as-a-Service? Everything you need to know about PaaS10mWhat is IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service)?10m

4 practice exercises

Software as as Service (SaaS)30mPlatform as a Service (PaaS)30mInfrastructure as a Service (IaaS)30mModule 3 Graded Quiz30m

About the Key Technologies in Data Analytics Specialization

This specialization aims to prepare you for a role working in data analytics. The first course is Fundamentals of Data Analysis. You’ll be introduced to core concepts and you’ll learn about the tools and skills required to conduct data analysis.

The second course, Fundamentals of Cloud Computing, will introduce you to core concepts of cloud computing and the primary deployment and service models. The hands on material offers the opportunity to review and configure a cloud account. In Fundamentals of Data Warehousing, you will learn core concepts of data warehousing. You will learn about the primary components and architectures of data warehousing. The hands on material offers the opportunity to review and configure cloud storage options. In Fundamentals of Big Data, you will be introduced to concepts, systems and life cycles of big data. The hands on material offers you the opportunity to load data into your cloud account.

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