Cloud Computing Foundation Training in Ireland

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Explain what cloud computing is
• Describe the main concepts from which cloud computing has developed
• Describe the Service Oriented Architecture and its relationship to cloud computing
• Identify the main drivers and limitations of cloud computing
• Describe the benefits and components of a local cloud environment
• Explain the levels of service management in a cloud environment
• Describe how to access cloud services
• Describe how cloud computing impacts business processes
• Identify benefits and risks of providing cloud services
• Describe security, privacy, and compliance issues in the cloud environment
• Describe costs and benefits of a cloud environment
• Describe how to evaluate potential cloud solutions

Module 0: Introduction

Module 1: The Principles of Cloud Computing

• The Concept of Cloud Computing
• The Evolution Toward Cloud Computing
• Cloud Computing Architectures
• Benefits and Limitations of Cloud Computing

Module 2: Implementing and Managing Cloud Computing

• Building a Local Cloud Environment
• Managing Cloud Services

Module 3: Using the Cloud

• Overview of Accessing the Cloud
• How Cloud Computing Can Support Business Processes
• Service Providers Using the Cloud

Module 4: Security and Compliance

• Security Risks and Mitigating Measures
• Managing Identity and Privacy

Module 5: The Business Case

• The Business Case for Cloud Computing
• Evaluating Implementations