Cloud Fundamentals
About this course
Cloud is everywhere. But most beginner resources either overwhelm you with jargon or skip the foundations entirely. This course changes that. Here is what you will cover: • Networking for the Cloud You understand how TCP, UDP, ICMP, ISP, FTP, IP addressing, and encapsulation work, so you can explain how cloud systems communicate with confidence. • Client-Server Architecture and Virtual Infrastructure You see how client-server architecture and classic data centers evolved into the virtualized cloud infrastructure that powers AWS today. • Cloud Deployment Models in the Real World You compare public, private, hybrid, and community cloud environments and know which model fits which situation. • Cloud Service Models That Make Business Sense You distinguish between IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS and understand who manages what at each level across cloud providers like AWS. This course is ideal for beginners, career switchers, and professionals in any field ready to build real cloud knowledge. Part of the AWS Cloud Practitioner Exam Prep Specialization on Coursera. Rated 4.4 by 10,000+ learners. Start building your cloud foundation today. Disclaimer: This course is not affiliated with or endorsed by Amazon Web Services (AWS). ‘AWS’ and ‘Amazon Web Services’ are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.
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What you'll learn
- Explain how TCP, UDP, ICMP, IP addressing, and encapsulation enable cloud systems to communicate
- Describe how client-server architecture and traditional data centers evolved into virtualized cloud infrastructure
- Compare public, private, hybrid, and community cloud deployment models and identify appropriate use cases for each
- Distinguish between IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS service models and understand management responsibilities at each level
Course objectives
- Build foundational knowledge of networking protocols relevant to cloud computing
- Understand the evolution from physical data centers to virtualized cloud infrastructure
- Evaluate different cloud deployment and service models for real-world business scenarios
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