A Beginner's Guide to Public Cloud Platforms

1h 12mBeginner2019-07-26

Authors

David Linthicum

Chief Cloud Strategy Officer at Deloitte Consulting

Course details

There are many 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 offered. Instructor David Linthicum provides an overview of the “big four”: Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and Alibaba Cloud. Learn the fundamentals of public cloud solutions, consider reasons why you might switch your business from a private cloud to public, and discover the features and services offered by several providers—from security to integration and compatibility features.

Learning objectives
Public cloud benefits
Considering the costs
Choosing the right solution
Determining compatibility
Assessing security and governance
Reviewing Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Reviewing Microsoft Azure
Reviewing Google Cloud Platform
Reviewing Alibaba Cloud

Skills covered

Cloud FoundationsLearningCloud Computing

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Understanding public cloud platforms
02 - What you should know

1. Public Cloud Basics

03 - Private versus public cloud
04 - Understanding the business case
05 - Considering costs
06 - Evolving market

2. Public Cloud Platforms

07 - Normalizing the offerings
08 - Common patterns
09 - Picking the right solution

3. Amazon Web Services

10 - Application and data compatibility
11 - Types of services
12 - Security and governance
13 - Summary

4. Microsoft Azure

14 - Application and data compatibility
15 - Types of services
16 - Security and governance
17 - Summary

5. Google Cloud Platform

18 - Application and data compatibility
19 - Types of services
20 - Security and governance
21 - Summary

6. Alibaba Cloud

22 - Application and data compatibility
23 - Types of services

Conclusion

24 - Next steps