A Beginner's Guide to Public Cloud Options

A Beginner's Guide to Public Cloud Options

48mBeginner2024-07-19

Authors

David Linthicum

David Linthicum

Chief Cloud Strategy Officer at Deloitte Consulting

Course details

There are many public providers to choose from when it comes to cloud computing. So, how do you know which one to select for your organization? This course examines industry-leading public cloud platforms and compares the services and features offered by each. Join instructor David Linthicum as he provides a deeper look at the “big three”: Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform, as well as a brief overview of other leading platforms, including Oracle, IBM, and Alibaba. Learn the fundamentals of public cloud solutions, consider reasons why you might switch your business to a public cloud or clouds, and discover the features and services offered by several providers—from security to integration and compatibility features.

Skills covered

Google Cloud PlatformCloud FoundationsAmazon Web Services (AWS)AmazonAzureGoogleCloud ComputingMicrosoftOne-Off

Concepts

Introduction

  • Understanding public cloud platforms
  • What you should know

Public Cloud Basics

  • Private versus public cloud
  • Public cloud deployment models
  • Types of public clouds
  • Software as a Service (SaaS)
  • Platform as a Service (PaaS)
  • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

Business Purpose of Public Clouds

  • Understanding the business case
  • Considering costs
  • Evolving market
  • Value of agility
  • Value of innovation

Public Cloud Platforms

  • Evaluating public cloud platform offerings.
  • Common patterns
  • Picking the right solution
  • Considering costs

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

  • Application and data compatibility
  • Types of services
  • Security and governance
  • Operations

Microsoft Azure

  • Application and data compatibility
  • Types of services
  • Security and governance
  • Operations

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

  • Application and data compatibility
  • Types of services
  • Security and governance
  • Operations

Other Public Clouds

  • Oracle
  • IBM
  • Alibaba
  • Other clouds

Conclusion

  • Next steps
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