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AWS Academy Cloud Foundations

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Course Description

This syllabus introduces the fundamentals of cloud computing and virtualization, including the need for cloud services and their accessibility. It covers cloud deployment and service models, virtual machines and hypervisors, and the basics of cloud architecture and its components. Students are also introduced to major cloud service providers such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. The course concludes with case studies and hands-on practice or simulations to strengthen practical understanding of cloud computing concepts.

Advanced Credit Program

Course Objectives

  • To understand Cloud Computing Technology, its service models and deployment models.
  • To learn about the Cloud architecture, cloud security and its management.
  • To learn about AWS, Azure and Google Cloud.
  • To learn about working of Cloud Technology.
Advanced Credit Program

Course Outcomes

  • CO1: Understand Cloud Computing Concepts & Models
  • CO2: Analyze Cloud Architecture & Virtualization
  • CO3: Explore AWS, Azure and Google Cloud and simulation
Advanced Credit Program

Day Wise Schedule

Day

Topic

Sub-Topic No.

Sub-Topic Title

Detailed Contents

Day 1

Introduction to Cloud Computing & Virtualization

1.1

Introduction to Cloud Computing

Definition and concept of Cloud Computing

1.2

Why we need Cloud Computing?

The need of cloud computing

1.3

How cloud computing is accessible?

Accessibility of Cloud Computing

1.4

Concept of virtualization

Virtualization and its purpose

Day 2

Cloud Computing Deployment & Service Models

2.1

Types of Models in Cloud Computing

Types of models on the basis of functionality

2.2

Cloud Computing Deployment Models

Private, Public, Hybrid, Community

2.3

Cloud Computing Service Models

SaaS, PaaS, IaaS

Day 3

Virtual Machines and Hypervisors

3.1

Virtual Machines

Concept of Virtual Machines

3.2

Hypervisors

Hypervisors for Virtualization

3.3

Types of Hypervisors

Types of Hypervisors

3.4

Type 1 and Type 2 Hypervisors

Bare Metal and Hosted Hypervisors

Day 4

Cloud Architecture and its components

4.1

Cloud Architecture

Introduction to Cloud architecture

4.2

Components of Cloud Architecture

Front End, Back End , Network, Cloud Based delivery model

4.3

Key Cloud Architecture Technologies

Virtualization and Automation

4.4

Benefits and Best Practices

Cost effective, security, scalability, managed services

Day 5

Cloud Service Providers

5.1

Cloud Service Providers

Top Cloud service providers

5.2

Amazon Web Services

AWS and its top recruiters

5.3

Microsoft Azure

Azure and its top recruiters

5.4

Google Cloud Platform

GCP and its top recruiters

Day 6

Case Study / Hands-on Practice /Simulations

Reference Books

  • "Cloud Computing for Dummies" – Judith Hurwitz, Robin Bloor, Marcia Kaufman, Fern Halper
  • "Cloud Computing: Concepts, Technology & Architecture" – Thomas Erl, Ricardo Puttini, Zaigham Mahmood
  • "The Cloud Computing Book: The Future of Computing Explained" – Douglas Comer

Mentor Details

Know your Mentor

Contact Number

Email Id

Teaching Experience (in Yrs.)

Dr. Deepti Sharma

9873721167

Deepti.e14308@cumail.in

25 Years

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Introduction to AI

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