Course · Intermediate
Introduction to Cloud Computing
Managing your own servers is like running a personal power plant — expensive, complex, and time-consuming. Cloud computing changed everything by providing on-demand computing resources that scale with your needs. This course teaches you the fundamentals you need before deploying anything to the cloud. You'll understand the service models that shape how you build applications — from full control with IaaS to turnkey solutions with SaaS — and explore deployment strategies across public, private, and hybrid clouds. You'll also compare the major cloud providers, AWS, Azure, and GCP, to understand their core services and strengths. By the end, you'll have the conceptual foundation to make informed decisions about cloud architecture and be ready to deploy real infrastructure in the follow-up course.
- Intermediate friendly
- 8 hrs
- 4 lessons
- Premium
Course overview
Understand cloud computing fundamentals including service models, deployment strategies, and how major cloud providers compare.
What's inside
4 lessons
- 01 120 minIntroduction to Cloud Computing
Get an introduction to cloud computing, key service models, deployment strategies, and top cloud providers in this beginner-friendly guide.
- 02 120 minIntroduction to Cloud Deployment Models
Explore the differences between public, private, and hybrid cloud deployment models. Learn how to choose the right one for your business.
- 03 120 minCloud Service Models: IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS
Compare IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS, understand what each model manages, and choose the right cloud setup for your next project.
- 04 120 minCloud Providers: AWS, Azure, GCP
Compare AWS, Azure, and GCP to understand their core services, pricing models, and strengths. Learn how to choose the right cloud provider for your projects.
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