A Beginner's Guide to Public Cloud Options
48mBeginner2024-07-19
Authors
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
0. Introduction
- 01 - Understanding public cloud platforms
- 02 - What you should know
1. Public Cloud Basics
- 03 - Private versus public cloud
- 04 - Public cloud deployment models
- 05 - Types of public clouds
- 06 - Software as a Service (SaaS)
- 07 - Platform as a Service (PaaS)
- 08 - Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
2. Business Purpose of Public Clouds
- 09 - Understanding the business case
- 10 - Considering costs
- 11 - Evolving market
- 12 - Value of agility
- 13 - Value of innovation
3. Public Cloud Platforms
- 14 - Evaluating public cloud platform offerings.
- 15 - Common patterns
- 16 - Picking the right solution
- 17 - Considering costs
4. Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- 18 - Application and data compatibility
- 19 - Types of services
- 20 - Security and governance
- 21 - Operations
5. Microsoft Azure
- 22 - Application and data compatibility
- 23 - Types of services
- 24 - Security and governance
- 25 - Operations
6. Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- 26 - Application and data compatibility
- 27 - Types of services
- 28 - Security and governance
- 29 - Operations
7. Other Public Clouds
- 30 - Oracle
- 31 - IBM
- 32 - Alibaba
- 33 - Other clouds
Conclusion
- 34 - Next steps