Building Blocks of Cloud

Know What It Takes to Build Your Own Cloud !!
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Overview

Are you curious about the cloud and how it’s transforming the world of technology? Building Blocks of Cloud is the perfect starting point for beginners who want to understand the essentials of cloud computing. This course offers a comprehensive introduction to cloud concepts, deployment models, key service providers, and the benefits of cloud adoption.

In this course, you’ll explore the evolution of cloud computing, from traditional IT infrastructure to modern cloud services. We’ll break down complex topics like Virtualization, Containerization, Software Defined Storage,  Software Defined Networking, Object Storage, Serverless, Infrastructure as a Code and Cloud Service Models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) into simple, easy-to-understand lessons. You’ll learn about public, private, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments and gain insights into critical areas such as security, cost management, and cloud migration strategies.

By the end of the course, you’ll know what it takes to build your own cloud, understand the basics of cloud-native technologies, and be well-prepared to dive deeper into advanced cloud computing topics. Whether you’re an IT enthusiast, a student, or a professional looking to enhance your cloud knowledge, this course is your gateway to mastering the cloud landscape.

Join us on this journey and build a solid foundation for your future in the cloud!

Introduction and Course Overview

By the end of this module, students will understand the course outline, know the instructor, grasp cloud computing basics, its importance, who should learn it, and its evolution in the tech world.

Lessons

Course Overview About the Instructor – Neependra Khare Why Cloud ? What is Cloud Computing ? Who should learn about Cloud Computing ? How Cloud Computing was started? Quiz: Introduction and Course Overview

Traditional v/s Cloud Computing

By the end of this module, students will understand traditional computing, grasp cloud computing basics, and identify key differences between traditional and cloud models, highlighting cloud’s benefits.

Lessons

Traditional Computing Cloud Computing Comparing Traditional and Cloud Computing Quiz: Traditional Vs Cloud Computing

Cloud Deployment Models

By the end of this module, students will understand various cloud deployment models (public, private, multi, hybrid, multi-hybrid) and identify key cloud providers, helping them choose the right cloud deployment model.

Lessons

Overview Public Cloud Private Cloud Multi Cloud Hybrid Cloud Multi Hybrid Cloud Cloud Providers Quiz: Cloud Deployment Models

Cloud Service Model

By the end of this module, students will understand IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS models, their key features, and be able to compare them, helping to choose the right service model for different cloud needs.

Lessons

Overview Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Platform as a Service (PaaS) Software as a Service (SaaS) Cloud Service Model – Comparison Quiz: Cloud Service Model

Building Blocks of Cloud

By the end of this module, students will understand key cloud technologies like virtualization, containerization, SDS, SDN, object storage, serverless computing, and infrastructure as code, and their benefits in modern cloud environments.

Lessons

Overview Virtualization Containerization Software Defined Storage (SDS) Software Defined Networking (SDN) Object Storage Serverless Infrastructure as a Code Quiz: Building Blocks of Cloud

Cloud Native Computing Foundation

By the end of this module, students will understand what the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) is and explore the CNCF landscape, gaining insight into various cloud-native tools and projects.

Lessons

What is Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF)? CNCF Landscape Quiz: Cloud Native Computing Foundation

Other Important Aspects ..

By the end of this module, students will grasp cloud security essentials, learn cloud migration strategies, understand cost management, and explore how to build a private cloud for tailored control.

Lessons

Cloud Migration Strategies Cost Management Building a Private Cloud Security in the Cloud Quiz: Other Important aspects ..

What's Next ?

By the end of this module, students should know the next steps to take: selecting a cloud platform to specialize in, exploring the role of AI in cloud, beginning their Kubernetes journey, and using the resources effectively to enhance their cloud expertise.

Lessons

Master any one of the Cloud Cloud and AI Master Kubernetes Ebook: Mastering Cloud Careers

Conclusion

By the end of this module, students should review key concepts learned throughout the course and understand the next steps to reinforce their knowledge, while also receiving a final thank you.

Lessons

Review of what we learned?