Cloud Computing Primer: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
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Cloud Computing Primer: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
This course is part of Cloud Computing Primer for Semi-tech and Business Learners Specialization
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Provide three components that are important to consider when selecting a virtual machine
Provide at least three different cloud financial model examples and give one benefit of each
Engage in a mock experience of an IaaS cloud computing model through a demo
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There are 4 modules in this course
Explore cloud computing basics without installing anything!
This course is designed for semi-technical and business learners, providing a solid foundation of cloud computing basics. Learners will build an understanding of how infrastructure as a service (IaaS) works as well. The modules in this course cover cloud computing basics, considerations for IaaS adoption, techniques for IaaS success and growth, as well as provide an exploratory IaaS experience for learners. To allow for a truly hands-on, self-paced learning experience, this course is video-free. Assignments contain short explanations with images and suggested exploration examples, building a deeper understanding by doing. You'll benefit from instant feedback from a variety of assessment items along the way, gently progressing from quick understanding checks (multiple choice, fill in the blank, and un-scrambling answer blocks) to small, approachable exercises that take minutes instead of hours.
This module introduces learners to the three primary cloud computing service models: Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). In addition, four cloud deployment models will also be introduced: public, private, community, and hybrid.
What's included
5 readings4 app items
5 readings•Total 13 minutes
- Navigating Codio Assignments•5 minutes
- How to Reset an Assignment in Codio•5 minutes
- Introduction to Cloud Computing Notes•1 minute
- Cloud Service Models Notes•1 minute
- Cloud Deployment Models Notes•1 minute
4 app items•Total 150 minutes
- Codio: Introduction to Cloud Computing•30 minutes
- Codio: Cloud Service Models•45 minutes
- Codio: Cloud Deployment Models•45 minutes
- Codio: Summative Assessment•30 minutes
This module will cover some of the strategies to consider when thinking about employing an IaaS environment. Provisioning, virtualization, as well as public and private IaaS clouds are also covered.
What's included
2 readings3 app items
2 readings•Total 2 minutes
- Considerations for IaaS Notes•1 minute
- Understanding IaaS Architecture Notes•1 minute
3 app items•Total 120 minutes
- Codio: Considerations for IaaS•45 minutes
- Codio: Understanding IaaS Architecture•45 minutes
- Codio: Summative Assessment•30 minutes
This module will cover service-level agreements and cloud financial models. Some of the most prominent IaaS cloud providers as well as their purposes are also discussed.
What's included
1 reading2 app items
1 reading•Total 1 minute
- Exploring IaaS Examples Notes•1 minute
2 app items•Total 60 minutes
- Codio: Exploring IaaS Examples•45 minutes
- Codio: Summative Assessment•15 minutes
This module will encourage learners to further develop an existing application in addition to deploying it via GitHub.
What's included
1 reading1 app item
1 reading•Total 1 minute
- Experiencing IaaS Notes•1 minute
1 app item•Total 60 minutes
- Codio: Experiencing IaaS•60 minutes
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Reviewed on Jul 29, 2023
The overview of IaaS is helpful to understand about Cloud.
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