Course Prerequisites
Prerequisites for the Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure Technologies (LFS151) Course
This course is designed to be beginner-friendly and doesn't require any extensive prior experience with cloud technologies. However, to ensure a smooth learning experience, we recommend the following minimum prerequisites:
- Basic Computer Literacy: Familiarity with using a computer and navigating operating systems.
- Interest in Cloud Technologies: A keen interest in understanding the basics of cloud infrastructure and various cloud technologies.
- General IT Knowledge: Some understanding of basic IT concepts such as networking, software, and hardware can be beneficial but is not mandatory.
This course is particularly beneficial for:
- System Administrators new to cloud technologies.
- Developers and Software Engineers who want to explore cloud options.
- Architects and IT Managers looking to evaluate cloud technologies for their organization.
With these foundational skills, you will be well-equipped to dive into the world of cloud infrastructure technologies and gain valuable insights from this course.
Target Audience for Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure Technologies (LFS151)
Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure Technologies (LFS151) is a free, self-paced course designed for individuals new to cloud technologies, offering a fundamental understanding of top open source cloud options.
- System Administrators
- IT Professionals transitioning to cloud
- Software Developers
- IT Architects
- New graduates looking to enter the cloud domain
- Tech enthusiasts exploring cloud fundamentals
- Small business owners evaluating cloud solutions
- Project Managers involved in IT and cloud projects
- DevOps Engineers in training
- IT Support Specialists
- Technical Consultants specializing in cloud solutions
Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure Technologies (LFS151)?
Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure Technologies (LFS151)
This free, self-paced course offers a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental concepts and technologies that underpin modern cloud infrastructure, helping newcomers evaluate and select the best cloud technologies for their organizations.
Learning Objectives and Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will:
- Gain a basic understanding of virtualization and its role in cloud computing.
- Learn about Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and how it provides scalable computing resources.
- Understand the fundamentals of Platform as a Service (PaaS) and its advantages for application development.
- Explore container technology, including the use of micro OSes and container orchestration.
- Become familiar with unikernels and their role in cloud infrastructure.
- Delve into the architecture and benefits of microservices.
- Comprehend Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and its application in network management for containers.
- Learn about Software-Defined Storage (SDS) and storage management techniques for containers.
- Get introduced to DevOps practices and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) processes.
- Discover essential tools for cloud infrastructure, including those used for configuration management, build and release, image building, and debugging, logging, and monitoring containerized applications.
Target Audience for Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure Technologies (LFS151)
Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure Technologies (LFS151) is a free, self-paced course designed for individuals new to cloud technologies, offering a fundamental understanding of top open source cloud options.
- System Administrators
- IT Professionals transitioning to cloud
- Software Developers
- IT Architects
- New graduates looking to enter the cloud domain
- Tech enthusiasts exploring cloud fundamentals
- Small business owners evaluating cloud solutions
- Project Managers involved in IT and cloud projects
- DevOps Engineers in training
- IT Support Specialists
- Technical Consultants specializing in cloud solutions
Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure Technologies (LFS151)?
Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure Technologies (LFS151)
This free, self-paced course offers a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental concepts and technologies that underpin modern cloud infrastructure, helping newcomers evaluate and select the best cloud technologies for their organizations.
Learning Objectives and Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will:
- Gain a basic understanding of virtualization and its role in cloud computing.
- Learn about Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and how it provides scalable computing resources.
- Understand the fundamentals of Platform as a Service (PaaS) and its advantages for application development.
- Explore container technology, including the use of micro OSes and container orchestration.
- Become familiar with unikernels and their role in cloud infrastructure.
- Delve into the architecture and benefits of microservices.
- Comprehend Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and its application in network management for containers.
- Learn about Software-Defined Storage (SDS) and storage management techniques for containers.
- Get introduced to DevOps practices and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) processes.
- Discover essential tools for cloud infrastructure, including those used for configuration management, build and release, image building, and debugging, logging, and monitoring containerized applications.
