Cloud

In the simplest terms, cloud computing means storing and accessing data and programs over the Internet instead of your computer’s hard drive.

Modules

• Introduction to Cloud Computing

  • Defining cloud computing
  • Components of a computing cloud
  • Differentiating types of clouds: public, private, hybrid
  • Delivering services from the cloud
  • Categorizing service types
  • Comparing vendor cloud products: Amazon, Google, Microsoft and others
  • Adopting the Cloud

• Key drivers of cloud computing solutions

  • Instantaneous provisioning of computing resources
  • Handling varied loads with elasticity and seamless scalability
  • Tapping into an infinite storage capacity
  • Cost-effective pay-as- you-use billing models
  • Evaluating barriers to cloud computing
  • Handling sensitive data
  • Aspects of cloud security
  • Assessing governance solutions

• Exploiting Software as a Service (SaaS)

  • Characterizing SaaS
  • Minimizing the need for local hardware and software
  • Streamlining administration with centralized installation and updates
  • Optimizing cost and performance with the ability to scale on demand

• Comparing service scenarios

  • Improving collaboration with business productivity tools
  • Simplifying business process creation by integrating existing components
  • Inspecting SaaS technologies
  • Deploying Web applications
  • Implementing Web services: SOAP, REST
  • Choosing a development platform