Course Details
In this course, you will learn how to build cloud infrastructure based on a cloud computing reference model. The reference model includes five fundamental layers (physical, virtual, control, orchestration, and service) and three cross-layer functions (business continuity, security, and service management) for building a cloud infrastructure. For each layer and cross-layer function, you will learn about the comprising technologies, components, processes, and mechanisms. You will also learn about the concepts and technologies, which are further illustrated and reinforced with EMC-related product examples.
The course follows the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) as a guide for all definitions of cloud computing. Upon completing this course, you will have the knowledge to make informed decisions on technologies, processes, and mechanisms required to build a cloud infrastructure.
Course Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, networking, and databases
- Experience in compute systems (storage and network infrastructure will be an added advantage)
Course Agenda
1. Introduction to Cloud Computing
- Essential characteristics of cloud computing
- Cloud service models and cloud service brokerage
- Cloud deployment models
2. Building the Cloud Infrastructure
- Cloud computing reference model
- Deployment options and solutions for building cloud infrastructure
- Considerations for building cloud infrastructure
3. Physical Layer
- Compute system
- Storage system architectures
- Network connectivity
4. Virtual Layer
- Virtual layer functions
- Virtualization software
- Resource pool and virtual resources
5. Control Layer
- Control layer functions
- Control software
- Software-defined approach for managing IT infrastructure
- Resource optimization techniques
6. Service and Orchestration Layers
- Service layer functions
- Cloud portal
- Cloud interface standards
- Protocols for accessing cloud services
- Service orchestration
- Cloud service lifecycle
7. Business Continuity
- Business continuity and service availability
- Fault tolerance mechanisms
- Backup and replication
- Cloud application resiliency
8. Security
- Cloud security threats
- Cloud security mechanisms
- Governance, risk, and compliance
9. Service Management
- Service portfolio management processes
- Service operation management processes