• Introduction to Cloud Computing:
o Definition, history, and benefits of cloud computing
o Cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
o Cloud deployment models (public, private, hybrid, multi-cloud)
• Major Cloud Providers:
o AWS, Azure, GCP comparison
o Core services and features
• Cloud Security and Compliance:
o Security best practices
o Compliance standards (ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR)
• Virtualization Technologies:
o Hypervisor technologies (VMware, Hyper-V)
o Virtual machine creation and management
• Compute Services:
o EC2 instances (AWS), Virtual Machines (Azure), Compute Engine (GCP)
o Instance types and configurations
• Storage Services:
o Block storage, object storage, and file storage
o Backup and disaster recovery solutions
• Networking Services:
o Virtual networks, subnets, and routing
o Load balancing and firewalls
• PaaS Fundamentals:
o Platform-as-a-Service offerings from major cloud providers
o App development and deployment on PaaS platforms
• Serverless Computing:
o Function as a Service (FaaS)
o Benefits of serverless computing
o Implementing serverless applications
• Containerization and Docker:
o Container technology and its benefits
o Dockerizing applications
• Kubernetes:
o Container orchestration and management
o Kubernetes concepts and architecture
• Microservices Architecture:
o Design and implementation of microservices
o API gateways and service mesh
• CI/CD Pipelines:
o Automated deployment and testing pipelines
• Cloud Cost Optimization Strategies:
o Rightsizing resources
o Utilizing spot instances and reserved instances
o Monitoring and optimizing resource utilization
• Cloud Troubleshooting:
o Common cloud issues and troubleshooting techniques
o Log analysis and performance monitoring
• Best Practices for Cloud Adoption:
o Migration strategies
o Disaster recovery and business continuity
o Governance and compliance