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Cloud Computing Fundamentals

Design, deploy, secure, monitor, scale, govern, and estimate the cost of a small cloud-hosted system using portable architecture concepts.

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40 hoursEstimated time
8 modules32 lessons
5 guided labsKnowledge check
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Plan your learning

Path Brief

Skills you will practice

  • Infrastructure · Cloud Computing Fundamentals
  • Infrastructure · Cloud Service And Responsibility Models
  • Infrastructure · Regions Availability And Networking
  • Infrastructure · Compute Services
  • Infrastructure · Storage And Databases
  • Infrastructure · Identity And Access Management

Prerequisites

  • Computer Networking Fundamentals
  • Linux Fundamentals

Tools

  • A current web browser
  • A code editor or terminal appropriate to the path
  • A safe local or virtual lab environment
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Before you begin

What you need

  • Computer Networking Fundamentals
  • Linux Fundamentals
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Step-by-step curriculum

Learning modules

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01Cloud Service and Responsibility ModelsBuild practical skill in cloud service and responsibility models and connect it to the outcomes of Cloud Computing Fundamentals.4 lessons · 1 lab
Module checkpointCloud Service and Responsibility Models checkpoint
1Which diagnostic action is relevant when Cloud Service and Responsibility Models in Cloud Computing Fundamentals does not behave as expected?
2Which statement is a core idea you need to understand for Cloud Service and Responsibility Models in Cloud Computing Fundamentals?
3Which setup step belongs directly to Cloud Service and Responsibility Models in Cloud Computing Fundamentals?
02Regions, Availability, and NetworkingBuild practical skill in regions, availability, and networking and connect it to the outcomes of Cloud Computing Fundamentals.4 lessons · 1 lab
Module checkpointRegions, Availability, and Networking checkpoint
1Which exercise best practices the actual skill taught in Regions, Availability, and Networking in Cloud Computing Fundamentals?
2Which diagnostic action is relevant when Regions, Availability, and Networking in Cloud Computing Fundamentals does not behave as expected?
3Which statement is a core idea you need to understand for Regions, Availability, and Networking in Cloud Computing Fundamentals?
03Compute ServicesBuild practical skill in compute services and connect it to the outcomes of Cloud Computing Fundamentals.4 lessons · 1 lab
Guided lab · 55 min · Moderate

Guided Lab: Compute Services in Cloud Computing Fundamentals

Cloud Computing Fundamentals — Compute Services lab: Place a small application architecture on managed or virtual compute, identify who operates each layer, estimate the main cost drivers, and document one scaling/failure decision.

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Module checkpointCompute Services checkpoint
1Which exercise best practices the actual skill taught in Compute Services in Cloud Computing Fundamentals?
2Which diagnostic action is relevant when Compute Services in Cloud Computing Fundamentals does not behave as expected?
3Which statement is a core idea you need to understand for Compute Services in Cloud Computing Fundamentals?
04Storage and DatabasesBuild practical skill in storage and databases and connect it to the outcomes of Cloud Computing Fundamentals.4 lessons · 1 lab
Module checkpointStorage and Databases checkpoint
1Which exercise best practices the actual skill taught in Storage and Databases in Cloud Computing Fundamentals?
2Which diagnostic action is relevant when Storage and Databases in Cloud Computing Fundamentals does not behave as expected?
3Which statement is a core idea you need to understand for Storage and Databases in Cloud Computing Fundamentals?
05Identity and Access ManagementBuild practical skill in identity and access management and connect it to the outcomes of Cloud Computing Fundamentals.4 lessons · 1 lab
Module checkpointIdentity and Access Management checkpoint
1Which exercise best practices the actual skill taught in Identity and Access Management in Cloud Computing Fundamentals?
2Which diagnostic action is relevant when Identity and Access Management in Cloud Computing Fundamentals does not behave as expected?
3Which statement is a core idea you need to understand for Identity and Access Management in Cloud Computing Fundamentals?
06Monitoring and ReliabilityBuild practical skill in monitoring and reliability and connect it to the outcomes of Cloud Computing Fundamentals.4 lessons
Module checkpointMonitoring and Reliability checkpoint
1Which setup step belongs directly to Monitoring and Reliability in Cloud Computing Fundamentals?
2Which exercise best practices the actual skill taught in Monitoring and Reliability in Cloud Computing Fundamentals?
3Which diagnostic action is relevant when Monitoring and Reliability in Cloud Computing Fundamentals does not behave as expected?
07Cost, Scaling, and GovernanceBuild practical skill in cost, scaling, and governance and connect it to the outcomes of Cloud Computing Fundamentals.4 lessons
Module checkpointCost, Scaling, and Governance checkpoint
1Which exercise best practices the actual skill taught in Cost, Scaling, and Governance in Cloud Computing Fundamentals?
2Which diagnostic action is relevant when Cost, Scaling, and Governance in Cloud Computing Fundamentals does not behave as expected?
3Which statement is a core idea you need to understand for Cost, Scaling, and Governance in Cloud Computing Fundamentals?
08Migration and Architecture DecisionsBuild practical skill in migration and architecture decisions and connect it to the outcomes of Cloud Computing Fundamentals.4 lessons
Module checkpointMigration and Architecture Decisions checkpoint
1Which statement is a core idea you need to understand for Migration and Architecture Decisions in Cloud Computing Fundamentals?
2Which setup step belongs directly to Migration and Architecture Decisions in Cloud Computing Fundamentals?
3Which exercise best practices the actual skill taught in Migration and Architecture Decisions in Cloud Computing Fundamentals?
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Portfolio integration

Capstone Project

Design and Operate a Small Cloud Application Environment

Combine the path skills in a portfolio-ready project with clear functional requirements, tests, verification evidence, and operating notes.

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Acceptance criteria

  • The core workflow works from start to finish.
  • Invalid input or failure states are handled clearly.
  • The result is tested and documented.
  • A reviewer can reproduce the setup and verification.
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Knowledge check

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1Path review for Cloud Computing Fundamentals: Which statement is a core idea you need to understand for Cloud Service and Responsibility Models in Cloud Computing Fundamentals?
2Path review for Cloud Computing Fundamentals: Which setup step belongs directly to Regions, Availability, and Networking in Cloud Computing Fundamentals?
3Path review for Cloud Computing Fundamentals: Which exercise best practices the actual skill taught in Compute Services in Cloud Computing Fundamentals?
4Path review for Cloud Computing Fundamentals: Which diagnostic action is relevant when Storage and Databases in Cloud Computing Fundamentals does not behave as expected?
5Path review for Cloud Computing Fundamentals: Which statement is a core idea you need to understand for Identity and Access Management in Cloud Computing Fundamentals?
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