Introduction to Cloud Computing

Module 1: Understanding Cloud Computing

• Introduction to cloud computing and its significance.
• Evolution of cloud computing and its key concepts.
• Overview of cloud service models: IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.

Module 2: Cloud Service Providers and Platforms

• Introduction to major cloud service providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Understanding cloud platforms and their offerings.
• Overview of AWS services, Azure services, and Google Cloud services.

Module 3: Cloud Deployment Models

• Exploring different cloud deployment models: public, private, hybrid, and multi-cloud.
• Understanding the benefits and challenges of each deployment model.
• Selecting the right deployment model based on business requirements.

Module 4: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

• Understanding IaaS and its components.
• Introduction to virtualization and virtual machines (VMs).
• Hands-on experience with launching and managing VM instances on cloud platforms.

Module 5: Platform as a Service (PaaS)

• Overview of PaaS and its advantages.
• Exploring PaaS offerings for application development, deployment, and management.
• Hands-on exercises with deploying applications on PaaS platforms.

Module 6: Software as a Service (SaaS)

• Understanding SaaS and its benefits for end-users.
• Exploring popular SaaS applications and services.
• Managing and customizing SaaS applications for specific business needs.

Module 7: Cloud Security and Compliance

• Importance of cloud security and compliance.
• Understanding common cloud security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Implementing security best practices and compliance standards in cloud environments.

Module 8: Cloud Networking and Storage

• Overview of cloud networking concepts such as Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) and subnets.
• Introduction to cloud storage services (e.g., Amazon S3, Azure Blob Storage).
• Hands-on experience with setting up networking and storage resources on cloud platforms.

Module 9: Scalability and High Availability

• Understanding scalability and high availability in cloud environments.
• Implementing auto-scaling and load balancing techniques.
• Designing resilient architectures for fault tolerance and disaster recovery.

Module 10: Cost Management and Optimization

• Strategies for cost management and optimization in the cloud.
• Understanding cloud billing models and pricing mechanisms.
• Implementing cost-saving techniques and best practices.