Cloud Infrastructure Track

Cloud Computing Fundamentals

Understand the shift from on-premise servers to the cloud. Learn the basics of Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) deployment.

8 Weeks
Beginner to Intermediate
3 Credits

About This Course

The era of buying physical servers is fading rapidly. Today, global businesses run on the cloud. Cloud computing allows organizations to rent computing power, storage, and databases on-demand, scaling instantly to meet user needs while significantly reducing hardware costs.

This course introduces the core concepts of cloud computing, including deployment models (Public, Private, Hybrid) and service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS). You will gain hands-on experience navigating the management consoles of the "Big Three" cloud providers: AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud.

Skills You Will Gain

Cloud Architecture AWS Core Services Microsoft Azure Google Cloud (GCP) IaaS / PaaS / SaaS Cloud Security Models

Course Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to Cloud Concepts

Understand what the cloud actually is. Learn the differences between Capital Expenditure (CapEx) and Operational Expenditure (OpEx), and master key concepts like high availability, scalability, elasticity, and disaster recovery.

Module 2: Amazon Web Services (AWS) Basics

Navigate the AWS Management Console. Learn how to launch a virtual server using EC2, store files using S3 buckets, and understand the basics of AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM).

Module 3: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

Explore the Azure Portal. Learn how to deploy Azure Virtual Machines, manage Azure Storage accounts, and understand enterprise user management with Azure Active Directory (Entra ID).

Module 4: Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Overview

Get familiar with Google's infrastructure. Learn how to navigate the GCP Console, provision Compute Engine instances, manage Cloud Storage, and structure resources using projects and billing accounts.

Module 5: Cloud Security & Cost Management

Protect your assets and your budget. Understand the Shared Responsibility Model of cloud security, configure basic firewall rules (Security Groups/NSGs), and learn how to use pricing calculators to forecast cloud costs.