CompTIA Cloud+ Guide to Cloud Computing

Length: 368 pages
Edition: 1
Language: English
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Publication Date: 2020-10-28
ISBN-10: 0357541391
ISBN-13: 9780357541395
Sales Rank: #2340772 (See Top 100 Books)

CompTIA Cloud+ Guide to Cloud Computing, 1st edition, is intended to serve the needs of students and professionals who are interested in mastering fundamental, vendor-independent cloud computing concepts. No previous cloud computing experience is necessary to begin learning from this course, although knowledge of basic computer, networking, and security principles is helpful. Those seeking to pass CompTIA’s Cloud-i- certification exam will find the course’s content, approach, and numerous projects and study questions especially helpful.

Cover
Brief Contents
Table of Contents
Comptia Cloud+ Exam Objectives Mapped to Modules
Preface
About the Author
Acknowledgments
Module 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing
	Module 1 Scenario
	Characteristics of Cloud Computing
	Cloud Deployment Models
	Cloud Service Models
	Cloud Service Providers
	Troubleshooting Methodology
	Project 1-1 Cloud Computing Certifications
	Project 1-2 Get Started in Yellow Circle
	Project 1-3 Create an Account With AWS
	Project 1-4 Create an Account With Azure
	Project 1-5 Create an Account With GCP
	Project 1-6 Apply Troubleshooting Methodology
	Summary
	Key Terms
	Cloud+ Acronyms Checklist
Module 2: Virtual Hardware
	Module 2 Scenario
	Virtualization Technologies
	Virtualized Processing
	Virtualized Memory
	Virtual CPU and Memory in the Cloud
	VM Migrations
	Project 2-1 Create a VM in a Hypervisor
	Project 2-2 Launch a VM Instance in Yellow Circle
	Project 2-3 Deploy a VM in AWS
	Project 2-4 Deploy a VM in Azure
	Project 2-5 Deploy a VM in GCP
	Project 2-6 Connect to VMS in AWS, Azure, and GCP
	Summary
	Key Terms
	Cloud+ Acronyms Checklist
Module 3: Migration to the Cloud
	Module 3 Scenario
	Migration Planning
	Migration Execution
	Deployment Testing and Validation
	Troubleshooting the Deployment
	Increasing Agility
	Project 3-1 Research Cloud Migration Success Stories
	Project 3-2 Research Third-party Migration Tools and Services
	Project 3-3 Install the AWS CLI
	Project 3-4 Install the Azure CLI
	Project 3-5 Install the GCP SDK
	Summary
	Key Terms
	Cloud+ Acronyms Checklist
Module 4: Cloud Infrastructure
	Module 4 Scenario
	Networking Concepts in the Cloud
	IP Address Spaces
	Networking in AWS
	Networking in Azure
	Networking in GCP
	Project 4-1 Practice Subnetting
	Project 4-2 Explore Network Interfaces in Yellow Circle
	Project 4-3 Configure a VPC and Subnets in AWS
	Project 4-4 Configure a VNET and Subnets in Azure
	Project 4-5 Configure a VPC In GCP
	Summary
	Key Terms
	Cloud+ Acronyms Checklist
Module 5: Cloud Connectivity and Troubleshooting
	Module 5 Scenario
	Hybrid Cloud and Multi-cloud Networking
	Extending Network Services
	Troubleshooting Cloud Connectivity
	Project 5-1 Explore VPN Options in AWS
	Project 5-2 Explore VPN Options in Azure
	Project 5-3 Explore VPN Options in GCP
	Project 5-4 Cloud Peering in AWS, Azure, and GCP
	Project 5-5 Practice Using the CLI in Yellow circle
	Summary
	Key Terms
	Cloud+ Acronyms Checklist
Module 6: Securing Cloud Resources
	Module 6 Scenario
	Security Configurations
	Virtual Network Security
	Compute Security
	Data Security
	Troubleshooting Cloud Security
	Project 6-1 Research Data Breaches
	Project 6-2 Security Groups in Yellow Circle
	Project 6-3 Configure Security in AWS
	Project 6-4 Configure Security in Azure
	Project 6-5 Configure Security in GCP
	Summary
	Key Terms
	Cloud+ Acronyms Checklist
Module 7: Identity and Access Management
	Module 7 Scenario
	Account Management
	Authentication
	Authorization to Cloud Objects
	IAM For Hybrid Clouds
	Troubleshooting Cloud IAM
	Project 7-1 Install and Use a Password Manager
	Project 7-2 Create a Key Pair in Yellow Circle
	Project 7-3 Manage Users and Permissions in AWS
	Project 7-4 Research Azure Active Directory
	Project 7-5 Manage Users in GCP
	Summary
	Key Terms
	Cloud+ Acronyms Checklist
Module 8: Cloud Storage
	Module 8 Scenario
	Storage Types
	Cloud Storage Services
	Creating and Storing Backups
	Storage Security
	Project 8-1 Manage Storage Volumes in Yellow Circle
	Project 8-2 Manage Storage in AWS
	Project 8-3 Manage Storage in Azure
	Project 8-4 Manage Storage in GCP
	Project 8-5 Research Database Concepts
	Summary
	Key Terms
	Cloud+ Acronyms Checklist
Module 9: Managing Cloud Capacity and Performance
	Module 9 Scenario
	Monitoring Resources
	Analysis and Response
	Cloud Optimization
	Planning For Problems
	Project 9-1 Logs in Yellow Circle
	Project 9-2 Monitor Your AWS Cloud
	Project 9-3 Monitor Your Azure Cloud
	Project 9-4 Monitor Your GCP Cloud
	Summary
	Key Terms
	Cloud+ Acronyms Checklist
Module 10: Cloud Automation
	Module 10 Scenario
	Automation Workflow
	Cloud Maintenance Processes
	Security Automation
	Troubleshooting Automation Issues
	Project 10-1 Research Automation Tools
	Project 10-2 Automated Patching in AWS
	Project 10-3 Automated Patching in Azure
	Project 10-4 Install GCP Logging Agent
	Summary
	Key Terms
	Cloud+ Acronyms Checklist
Index