Cloud Computing Essentials: Benefits, Services, Platforms, Security, and Careers
Gain a deeper understanding of what cloud computing is: the benefits, services, options, and top platforms. Learn about securing your applications in the cloud, storage options available, and certifications that can advance your career in cloud computing.
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Discover the benefits and challenges of cloud computing.
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Explore the services of the big three cloud platforms.
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Compare storage and security options available in the cloud.
Courses
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Cloud Computing: Understanding Core Concepts1h 20mCloud Computing: Understanding Core Concepts
By: David Linthicum
Migrating to the cloud? Get a general overview of cloud computing, including cloud security, planning, and governance, as well as public, private, and multicloud operations.
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A Beginner's Guide to Public Cloud Platforms1h 12mA Beginner's Guide to Public Cloud Platforms
By: David Linthicum
Explore the services offered by leading public cloud platforms: Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and Alibaba Cloud.
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Cloud Security Concepts: Services and Compliance53mCloud Security Concepts: Services and Compliance
By: David Linthicum
Understand the basics of cloud security, including the security levels, services available, and selection criteria. Review cloud solutions from Amazon, Microsoft, and Google.
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Cloud Storage Concepts: Services, Cost Control, and Security58mCloud Storage Concepts: Services, Cost Control, and Security
By: David Linthicum
Learn the basics of cloud storage, including how to plan cloud storage, estimate costs, and secure storage instances.
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Cloud Computing: Understanding Networking49mCloud Computing: Understanding Networking
By: David Linthicum
Explore the fundamentals of cloud networking, and learn about the networking services available for the top three cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, and Google.
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Cloud Concepts: Hybrid Cloud37mCloud Concepts: Hybrid Cloud
By: Dominique West
Discover the benefits of hybrid cloud. Explore cloud concepts, cloud vendors, and strategies for adopting and migrating to a hybrid cloud environment.
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AWS Management Console: Beginner's Guide to Services1h 46mAWS Management Console: Beginner's Guide to Services
By: Uduak Sonuyi
Discover the AWS Management Console, including services available in specific regions, services available for managing your account, and resources for training and certification.
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Azure: Understanding the Big Picture3h 25mAzure: Understanding the Big Picture
By: Walt Ritscher
Take a look at the big picture of Azure. Explore Azure services, including storage, hosting, and machine learning, to assess which best fit your organization's cloud strategy.
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Google Cloud Foundations49mGoogle Cloud Foundations
By: Mark Johnson
Learn about the fundamentals of Google Cloud and prepare for the Google Cloud Digital Leader certification exam.
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Cloud Computing Careers and Certifications: First Steps1h 42mCloud Computing Careers and Certifications: First Steps
By: Lynn Langit
Interested in transitioning to a career in cloud computing? Explore potential career paths and the certifications that can help you accelerate your professional transformation.
Instructors
David Linthicum
Internationally Known AI and Cloud Computing Thought Leader and Influencer, Enterprise Technology Innovator, Educator, Author, Speaker, Business Leader, Over the Hill Mountain Biker.
Dominique West
Manager, GRC @ Datadog | Leading Datadog's Compliance Management Function
Uduak Sonuyi
Cloud Security | AWS | MBA
Walt Ritscher
I create world-class video-based courses and curriculum on technology topics. Tech writer, university instructor, world-wide conference speaker. Curriculum tool builder.
Mark Johnson
Solutions Architect & Cloud Engineer | Cloud Evangelist | LinkedIn Top Voice | Google Cloud Authorized Trainer | Google Developer Expert | 15x Google Certified & 2x AWS
Lynn Langit
Cloud Architect | Linked In Learning Author