Cloud Infrastructure and Services (MR-1CP-CISV3) – Outline

Detailed Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing

  • Essential characteristics of cloud computing
  • Cloud service models and cloud service brokerage
  • Cloud deployment models

Module 2: Building the Cloud Infrastructure

  • Cloud computing reference model
  • Deployment options and solutions for building cloud infrastructure
  • Considerations for building cloud infrastructure

Module 3: Physical Layer

  • Compute system
  • Storage system architectures
  • Network connectivity

Module 4: Virtual Layer

  • Virtual layer functions
  • Virtualization software
  • Resource pool and virtual resources

Module 5: Control Layer

  • Control layer functions
  • Control software
  • Software-defined approach for managing IT infrastructure
  • Resource optimization techniques

Module 6: Service and Orchestration Layers

  • Service layer functions
  • Cloud portal
  • Cloud interface standards
  • Protocols for accessing cloud services
  • Service orchestration
  • Cloud service lifecycle

Module 7: Business Continuity

  • Business continuity and service availability
  • Fault tolerance mechanisms
  • Backup and replication
  • Cloud application resiliency

Module 8: Security

  • Cloud security threats
  • Cloud security mechanisms
  • Governance, risk, and compliance

Module 9: Service Management

  • Service portfolio management processes
  • Service operation management processes