Overview/Description This course takes a closer look at the main enabling technologies and core components that allow clouds to function. While the cloud is not necessarily dependant on virtualization, it's widely accepted that any competitive cloud will utilize it. Infrastructural and network connectivity considerations of the modern datacenter are greatly influenced by the requirements of the cloud. Datacenter infrastructure and components must be designed to address security, scalability, disaster recovery, and redundant high-speed connectivity needed to provide a successful cloud service...

Overview/Description As we move towards more applications being delivered via the cloud, and businesses using a cloud computing models, we also need to consider the implications for the management of identity. This course ensures you are familiar with identity and access management (IAM) and the common industry protocols used to extend identity to the cloud. It covers the concept of federation between different CSPs and businesses, the need for proper identity and access control management, and it also explores the use of a Cloud Identity as a Service (IDaaS) offering. The course also...

Overview/Description This course explores the steps you should take in determining if your infrastructure has components that are suitable for a cloud solution. It discusses the Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) and grid computing, and highlights characteristics that make these infrastructures suitable or unsuitable for extension to the cloud. The course also explores the recommended step of analyzing your current infrastructure to inventory data, services, and processes used, as well as identify problem areas that may be addressed through a cloud solution. Upon completion of your analysis...