What you will learn
This learning path prepares you to earn your Cloud+ certification. You’ll learn the basics of system requirements, cloud storage, security, troubleshooting as you progress through 9 courses tied to the Cloud+ certification exam objectives. Upon completion, you’ll have a foundation of knowledge and skills needed to start a career in the cloud.
Syllabus
Introducing the Cloud
Course — 01:17:03
Learn what the cloud is, how to set up various cloud accounts, and different cloud service providers.
System Requirements for Cloud Deployments
Course — 01:50:26
Learn about cloud components, how to deploy the cloud and testing plans.
Cloud Storage
Course — 01:03:23
Learn about different storage types, how to manage storage and what to do in case the worst should happen.
Cloud Compute
Course — 01:06:03
Learn about cloud computing and how to run service and applications within the cloud.
Cloud Networking
Course — 00:52:27
Learn the ins and outs of cloud networking.
Cloud Security
Course — 01:22:23
Take a deep dive into cloud security, the rules and regulations governing security and various tools and services needed to protect the cloud.
Migration Types
Course — 00:41:19
Migrating to the cloud requires planning and precision. Learn tools and techniques to consider when planning for migration.
Planning Patch Management
Course — 01:20:38
Get to grips with patch management and how to plan and implement patches from deployment to retirement.
Troubleshooting Cloud Solutions
Course — 00:48:43
Learn everything you need to know about how to troubleshoot in the cloud.
CompTIA Cloud+ Skill Assessment
Assessment — 95 questions — 00:47:30
Meet the author
Mike Meyers, affectionately called the “Alpha Geek,” is the industry’s leading authority on CompTIA certifications. He is the president and co-founder of Total Seminars, LLC, a provider of PC and network repair seminars, books, videos and courseware for thousands of organizations throughout the world. Mike has been involved in the computer and network repair industry since 1987 as a technician, instructor, author, consultant and speaker. He has sold over a million IT and certification books, including the best-selling CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide and CompTIA Network+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide. He has personally taught thousands of students, including U.S. senators, U.S. Supreme Court Justices, members of the United Nation, every branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, many branches of the Department of Justice, hundreds of corporate clients and academic students at every level.
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How to claim CPEs
Should you complete this learning path, you’ll be able to download a certificate of completion. Use this to claim your CPEs or CPUs.
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