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The CompTIA Cloud Essentials course is a vendor-neutral technical qualification. It proves that you have the knowledge and understanding of Cloud Computing concepts. You will learn how to move your business to the Cloud. Understand what cloud computing means from a business and technical point of view.
Topics include:
- Cloud services from a business perspective
- The business value of Cloud computing
- Types of Cloud
- Steps to successful adoption and implementation
- Impact and changes on IT service management
- Risks and consequences
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Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training
- Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online Cloud Essentials courses
- You'll be Cloud Essentials certified in just 2 days. With us, you’ll be Cloud Essentials trained in record time
- Our Cloud Essentials course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals. No hidden extras
- Pass Cloud Essentials first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
- You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9am – 5pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day quality learning time, with your instructor
- You’ll learn Cloud Essentials faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
- You’ll be studying Cloud Essentials with the best. We’ve been named in Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified 75,371 professionals, and we’re partners with all of the big names in the business
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Benefits of Training with Firebrand
- Two options of training - Residential classroom-based, or online courses
- A purpose-built training centre – get access to dedicated Pearson VUE Select facilities
- Certification Guarantee – pass first time or train again free (just pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs)
- Everything you need to certify – you’ll sit your exam on the course and return home certified
- No hidden extras – one cost covers everything you need to certify
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Characteristics of Cloud Services from a Business Perspective
- Common cloud computing terms and definitions
- Relationship between cloud computing and virtualisation
- Early examples of cloud computing
- Common definitions of cloud computing
- Organisations that benefit from cloud computing
- Organisations that may not benefit from cloud computing
- Different types of cloud: XaaS, IaaS, PaaS
Cloud Computing and Business Value
- Similarities and differences between cloud computing and outsourcing
- Characteristics of cloud services from a business perspective:
- Scalability
- Security
- Hardware independence
- Costs
- Time to market
- Distribution over the Internet
- How the characteristics of cloud computing enhance business value
Technical Perspectives and Cloud Types
- Difference between private and public cloud from a technical perspective
- Techniques and methods for deploying cloud computing:
- Networking
- Automation and Self Service
- Federation
- Standardisation
- Challenges and risks for cloud computing, and how to tackle them:
- Cloud storage
- Application performance
- Data integration
- Security
- Impact of cloud computing on application architecture and the application-development process
Steps to Successful Adoption of Cloud
- Steps that lead to a successful adoption of cloud computing services:
- Understand selection criteria for a pilot
- Relate SaaS, PaaS, IaaS deployment to organisational goals
- Roles and capabilities of cloud computing vendors
- Organisational capabilities that are relevant for realising cloud benefits:
- Skills required in an organisation adopting cloud computing
- Critical success factors
- Approaches for migrating applications
Impact and Changes of Cloud Computing on IT Service Management
- Impact and changes of cloud computing on IT service management:
- Service Strategy
- Service Design
- Service Operation
- Service Transition
- A structured approach - based on ITIL - to explore the potential impact of cloud computing
Risks and Consequences of Cloud Computing
- Issues associated with integrating cloud computing into an organisation’s existing compliance risk and regulatory framework:
- Security
- Legal
- Compliance
- Privacy risks
- Implications for direct cost and cost allocations
- How to maintain strategic flexibility
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It's recommended - though not required - that you have at least six months' experience in an IT environment. With direct involvement in IT-related tasks, responsibilities and / or decision-making.
Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.
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Included:
- Cloud Essentials: (CompTIA Authorized Courseware for Exam CLO-001) - ISBN 978-1118408735
Your accelerated course includes:
- Accommodation*
- Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee*
- On-site exams**
- Exam vouchers**
- Practice tests**
- Certification Guarantee***
- Courseware
- Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
- 24-hour lab access
- Digital courseware**
- * For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
- ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
- *** Pass first time or train again free (just pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs)
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