Overview:

This course educates participants on building cloud infrastructure based on a cloud computing reference model. The reference model includes five fundamental layers (physical, virtual, control, orchestration, and service) and three cross-layer functions (business continuity, security, and service management) for building a cloud infrastructure. For each layer and cross-layer function, this course covers the comprising technologies, components, processes, and mechanisms. This course takes an open-approach to describe the concepts and technologies, which are further illustrated and reinforced with EMC-related product examples. The course follows the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology as a guide for all definitions of cloud computing. Upon completing this course, participants will have the knowledge to make informed decisions on technologies, processes, and mechanisms required to build a cloud infrastructure.

Duration:  

40 hours

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, participants should be able to:

- Describe cloud computing, its deployment and service models

- Describe the cloud computing reference model and the key considerations to build a cloud infrastructure

- Describe the key components and processes required to build physical, virtual, control, and service layers of a cloud infrastructure

- Describe the service orchestration, business continuity, security, and service management functions for a cloud infrastructure

Intended Audience:

This course is intended for:

- Experienced IT professionals, who may not have had exposure to cloud computing

- IT professionals responsible for architecting and managing cloud infrastructure

- Students and professionals who are looking to pursue career in cloud computing

- Individuals who are seeking EMC Cloud Associate (EMCCIS) certification

Prerequisites:

- Basic understanding of computer architecture, operating system, and database

- Experience in compute system, storage and network infrastructure will be an added advantage

Course outlines:

The content of this course is designed to support the course objectives.

1.     Module 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing

• Essential characteristics of cloud computing

• Cloud service models and cloud service brokerage

• Cloud deployment models

2.     Module 2: Building the Cloud Infrastructure

• Cloud computing reference model

• Deployment options and solutions for building cloud infrastructure

• Considerations for building cloud infrastructure

3.     Module 3: Physical Layer

• Compute system

• Storage system architectures

• Network connectivity

4.     Module 4: Virtual Layer

• Virtual layer functions

• Virtualization software

• Resource pool and virtual resources

5.     Module 5: Control Layer

• Control layer functions

• Control software

• Software-defined approach for managing IT infrastructure

• Resource optimization techniques

6.     Module 6: Service and Orchestration Layers

• Service layer functions

• Cloud portal

• Cloud interface standards

• Protocols for accessing cloud services

• Service orchestration

• Cloud service lifecycle

7.      Module 7: Business Continuity

• Business continuity and service availability

• Fault tolerance mechanisms

• Backup and replication

• Cloud application resiliency

8.     Module 8: Security

• Cloud security threats

• Cloud security mechanisms

• Governance, risk, and compliance

9.     Module 9: Service Management

• Service portfolio management processes

• Service operation management processes