Introduction to Cloud Computing Fundamentals

We hear of dozens of exploding IT fields in the last few years that will shape our lives tomorrow-big data, the internet of things, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and the list goes endlessly. All these technologies could not have developed and even not exist without a cloud, and as we enter this new era of technology, it is more important than ever. Let's start defining Cloud Computing and overviewing its background in this course.

First we will give special attention to Virtualization concept, which is the core of the Cloud. Then on to the distinct cloud service models: Iaas, Paas, and Saas. Following that comes the discussion of the three cloud computing deployment models-public, private, and hybrid- then the best ways to avail through cloud computing services.

For example, you cannot begin discussing cloud computing without mentioning the pain you will most probably incur when trying to shift your infrastructure to the cloud. We are going to focus much on cloud computing security and some of the issues related to it because in the contemporary world, security becomes one of the major concerns and there will be cyberattacks.

Another very important aspect to consider here is which strategies to apply in order to enhance the security of your cloud computing environment. Since we will not particularize any specific cloud solution, such as AWS or Azure, this course will provide you with general information regarding cloud computing and give you an overview of the most widely used providers of cloud computing solutions.