Cloud Architecture: Advanced Concepts (2022)
1h 24mAdvanced2022-02-14
Authors

Lee Atchison
Cloud Strategist, Thought Leader, Industry Cloud Expert
Course details
If you’re an IT professional, you already know that new architectural patterns and concepts are changing the way we design for the cloud. This is especially true in today’s remote and hybrid work environment, where choosing the right type of cloud platform can determine the success and functionality of your entire IT enterprise.
Join instructor Lee Atchison as he shows you the business and tech-related basics of orchestrating and managing an effective cloud architecture. Learn about the various types of cloud platforms and architecture types, as well as how to determine which option will work best for you. Explore service and microservice architectures, data management tools, serverless computing, and cloud security as you build out your infrastructure. Lee shows you how to successfully incorporate automation and management practices into your architecture strategy so you can create a more efficient environment for software development.
Join instructor Lee Atchison as he shows you the business and tech-related basics of orchestrating and managing an effective cloud architecture. Learn about the various types of cloud platforms and architecture types, as well as how to determine which option will work best for you. Explore service and microservice architectures, data management tools, serverless computing, and cloud security as you build out your infrastructure. Lee shows you how to successfully incorporate automation and management practices into your architecture strategy so you can create a more efficient environment for software development.
Skills covered
Cloud DevelopmentCloud ComputingDeep Dive (X:Y)
Concepts
Introduction
- Orchestrating your cloud architecture
- Course audience
- Intricacies of cloud architecture
Cloud Types and Structures
- Public, private, and hybrid cloud
- Multicloud and polycloud
- Selecting the right cloud type
Microservices
- Understanding microservices
- Why use microservices
- Types of services
- Running microservices in the cloud
Data and Data Management
- Data storage in the cloud
- Data across services
- Selecting the right data model
Serverless Computing
- Advantages of serverless computing
- Disadvantages of serverless computing
- Serverless computing and your applications
Cloud Security
- Cloud vs. on-premises security
- Leveraging cloud provider expertise
- Security zones
- Identity and permissions in the cloud
Constructing a Cloud Infrastructure
- Dynamic infrastructures
- Infrastructures brick by brick
- Infrastructure as code
Managing the Cloud
- Single Team Oriented Service Architecture (STOSA) organizations
- Effective devops in the cloud
- Understanding automation
Conclusion
- Cloud Center of Excellence (CoE)
- Additional resources