Hands-On Cloud Computing · Hands-On Cloud Computing ... Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) ... Managed Service Provider Model to Cloud Computing and Software as a Service

Hands-On

Cloud Computing

Course Description

In this Hands-On extensive course you will gain a solid understanding of the fundamental concepts and architecture of cloud computing and of the design and deployment of a cloud computing platform.

You will learn about the evolution of the cloud and its ability to increase processing power and bandwidth capabilities, and you will learn who's who in cloud computing, the products and services offered, and common platforms and applications.

You will examine the pros and cons of implementing a cloud computing platform, including the financial benefits and the security risks, and you'll learn about cloud computing standards and best practices.

Students Will Learn

Essential Elements Of Cloud ComputingPros And Cons Of Cloud ComputingWho's Who In Cloud Computing And The Products And Services They OfferThe Business Case For Going To The CloudBuilding Virtualized EnvironmentsVirtualization ArchitectureProducts Used To Implement Virtualization ArchitectureSecurity And Privacy Issues With Cloud ComputingFederation And PresenceCloud Computing Standards And Best PracticesPlatforms And Applications Used By Cloud Computing End UsersHow Mobile Devices Can Be Used In The Cloud

Target Audience

IT management, support staff, and consultants, Business managers and analysts, Small and midsized business owners, Specialists (IT, security, infrastructure, services, systems, and test), Business process owners, IT developers, Service providers, System integrators, Architects and anyone interested, responsible and or working with Cloud Computing.

Prerequisites

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Basic understanding of computers and or networking.

Course Outline

1. Introduction to Cloud ComputingWhat is Cloud Computing?

Cloud Computing DefinedCloud Computing ArchitectureCloud Computing Terms

Communication-as-a-Service (CaaS)Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS)Monitoring-as-a-Service (MaaS)Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS)

Benefits and Limitations of Cloud ComputingBenefitsLimitationsCloud Computing Case Studies

How Companies Are Using Cloud ComputingImplementing Applications and Services in the CloudUsing Your Company's Services vs. the Cloud ProviderA Cloud Service Provider Introduced

Cloud Computing Risks and Issues

2. Who's Who in Today's CloudCloud Computing CompaniesProducts and Services Provided by Cloud Computing Companies

3. The Business Case for Going to the CloudBenefits of Cloud Computing

OperationalEconomicStaffing

Should Your Company Invest in Cloud Computing?What Should Not be Moved to the Cloud

4. The Evolution of Cloud ComputingEarly Mainframe Environment


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Virtualization in Mainframe Architectures and Operating SystemsLANs and the CloudInternet and the CloudWeb Services, Browsers, and the CloudThin ClientAdvances in Networking and Processing Speeds that Led to Cloud Computing

Networking DevelopmentsIncreased Processing Speeds

Managed Service Provider Model to Cloud Computing and Software as a Service (SaaS)Single Purpose Architectures Migrate to Multipurpose ArchitecturesData Center Virtualization

CollaborationThe Cloud as a Reach ExtenderThe Cloud as a Communication EnablerThe Cloud as an Employee Enabler

Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)Evolving from SOA to the CloudCapacity: Limited PerformanceAvailability: Communications Failure and Performance IssuesSecurity: Newer Security Protocols Provide More Protection

What's Next in Cloud Computing

5. Building Cloud NetworksDesigning and Implementing a Data Center-Based Cloud

Using Industry and International StandardsIndependent ComponentsMessage BaseLocation Independence

Communication Requirements for Cloud ImplementationPublic InternetPrivate InternetRouting to the DatacenterSwitching within the Data CenterBandwidth

Tools Used to Measure Network PerformanceUsing the Protocol Analyzer to Measure BandwidthUsing Ping and Traceroute to Measure Network Performance

SecuritySSLVPNOverhead

Storage Options for Cloud ComputingStorage Capacity

Data Protection and PartitioningNASSANCASRedundancy

ReplicationMultisiting

Backup and RecoveryServer Software Environments that Support Cloud Computing


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Server CapacityVirtualizationClusteringExpansionServer FunctionsApplicationWebDatabase

Vendor Approaches to Cloud ComputingRole of Open Source Software in Data Center

Cost Reduction vs. ReliabilityOpen Source Server SoftwareOpen Source Database SoftwareOpen Source Applications SoftwareOpen Source System Management SoftwareOpen Source Load-Balancing Software

6. VirtualizationStudent Virtualization Architectures

The HypervisorVirtualization as the "Operating System"Virtualization with a Host Operating System

Virtualization Infections on Virtualized EnvironmentsType 1 Virtualized EnvironmentType 2 Virtualized Environment

Virtualization EnvironmentsMicrosoft VirtualizationSun xVM VirtualBoxLinux/UNIX VirtualizationVMware Products

Data Center and Cloud Infrastructure ProductsEnd-User and Desktop Products

IBM VirtualizationUsing VMware to see a Virtualized Server Environment

7. Federation, Presence, Security, and Privacy in the CloudFederation in the Cloud

What It IsPermissive FederationVerified FederationEncrypted FederationTrusted FederationUsing XMPP in the Federated Environment

Presence in the CloudWhat It IsPresence ProtocolsLeveraging PresencePresence Enabled


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The Future of PresenceThe Interrelation of Identity, Presence, and Location in the Cloud

Identity ManagementWhat It IsFuture of Identity in the Cloud

Privacy and Its Relation to Cloud-Based Information SystemsPersonal InformationPrivacy-Related IssuesFinding Your Private Information

8. Cloud Computing Standards and Best PracticesOpen Cloud Consortium

What It IsOpen Cloud Consortium Working Groups

Project MatsuProject CometHPC in the CloudThe Open Cloud TestbedThe Open Science Data CloudIntercloud TestbedReporting on an Open Cloud Consortium Working Group

Distributed Management Task Force (DMTF)What It Is?DMTK Working Groups Associated with Cloud Computing

Standards for Application DevelopersProtocolsScripting LanguagesContent Formatting Standards and Languages

Standards for Security in the CloudConfidentiality, Integrity, AvailabilityAuthentication, Authorization, AccountabilityRegulations for PrivacySecurity Protocols

Establishing a Baseline for Cloud PerformanceBest Practices for Selecting a Vendor and Implementing Cloud-Based Applications

Choosing the Right VendorImplementing Cloud-Based Applications

9. End-User Access to Cloud ComputingCloud Access Methods Available to End Users

CitrixWindows Remote DesktopVncWeb BrowsersServer ExtensionsThin ClientsSmart Phones, Pads, Pods, etc.

Virtual Terminal Security Strengths and Weaknesses


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StrengthsWeaknesses

10. Mobility and the CloudMobile Operating Systems for Smartphones

iPhoneAndroidBlackBerryWindows MobileUbuntu Mobile Internet Device

Mobile Platform Virtualization

Delivery Method

Instructor-Led with numerous Hands-On labs and exercises.

Equipment Requirements(This apply's to our hands-on courses only)

BTS always provides equipment to have a very successful Hands-On course. BTS also encourages all attendees to bring their own equipment to the course. This will provide attendees the opportunity to incorporate their own gear into the labs and gain valuable training using their specific equipment.

Course Length

4 Days


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