Introduction to Cloud Computing

​Cloud Computing has revolutionized the IT industry, transforming the way businesses and individuals store, access, and manage data and applications. We will outline the major categories of cloud providers: IaaS (Infrastructure as a service like AWS, Azure, Google), or PaaS (Platform as a Service like Heroku, Firebase, or Google App Engine), and the different use cases.

​The class will cover the main building blocks of a web application hosted in the cloud: compute instances, types of storage, databases, load balancers, cache servers, DNS, and security configuration.

​WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• ​Define cloud computing and explain essential characteristics, history, the business case for the cloud, and the emerging technologies enabled by cloud

• ​Describe the cloud service models- IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and cloud deployment models- Public, Private, Hybrid; explain cloud infrastructure components

• ​Explain emerging Cloud related trends including HybridMulticloud, Microservices, Serverless, Cloud Native, DevOps, and Application Modernization

• ​List and describe services of popular cloud platforms including AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, IBM Cloud, Alibaba Cloud, and others

​Who should attend?

​This workshop is designed for beginners and individuals with limited knowledge of Cloud Computing. Whether you are an IT professional, business owner, student, or simply curious about the cloud, this workshop will equip you with the necessary foundation to embark on your cloud journey.

​Prerequisites: 

​No prior experience in Cloud Computing is required for this workshop. Participants should bring their curiosity and a desire to learn.