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Lesson 1: Planning a Cloud Solution Architecture
Topic A: Determine Business Needs for Cloud Computing Solutions
Terminology Review
Identify the terminology used in cloud computing.
Core Concepts of Cloud Computing
Identify core concepts used in cloud computing.
Business Trends in Cloud Computing
Describe business trends in cloud computing.
Emerging Trends in Cloud Computing
Describe emerging trends in cloud computing.
Key IT Roles in Cloud Computing
Identify key IT roles in cloud computing.
Core Responsibilities of a Cloud Architect
Describe the core responsibilities of a cloud architect.
Guidelines for Determining Business Needs for Cloud Computing Solutions
Determining Business Needs for Cloud Computing Solutions
Topic B: Identify Cloud Computing Facility Requirements
Data Centers
Describe requirements for cloud data centers.
Modular Data Centers
Describe modular data centers.
Carriers
Describe carriers as related to cloud computing data centers.
Carrier Neutrality
Describe the carrier neutrality related to cloud computing solutions.
Electrical Support
Describe electrical support needed for cloud computing facilities.
Identify Requirements for Cloud Computing Facilities
Topic C: Determine the Type of Cloud Service Model
Determine the type of cloud service model a business needs.
Key Service Models and Providers
Identify the key service models and some example providers.
Software as a Service (SaaS) and Traditional Software Purchases
Describe software as a service compared to traditional software purchase and implementation.
Key Reasons for Selecting SaaS Solutions
Identify common reasons why SaaS solutions are selected over traditional software purchases.
Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Traditional Application Deployment
Describe platform as a service compared to traditional application deployment options.
Key Reasons for Selecting PaaS Solutions
Identify common reasons why PaaS Solutions are selected over traditional application deployment solutions.
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Traditional Infrastructure
Describe infrastructure as a service compared to maintaining traditional infrastructure.
Key Reasons for Selecting IaaS Solutions
Identify common reasons way IaaS solutions are selected over traditional infrastructure.
Guidelines for Determining the Type of Cloud Service Model Required
Determining the Type of Cloud Service Model Required
Topic D: Determine the Type of Cloud Implementation to Use
Determine what type of cloud implementations best meet business needs.
Overview of Cloud Implementations
Describe the different cloud implementations.
Public Cloud and Traditional Networking Infrastructures
Describe the public cloud implementation compared to traditional infrastructure.
Key Reasons to Select Public Cloud Implementation
Identify key reasons why a business would select a public cloud implementation.
Private Cloud and Traditional Networking Infrastructures
Describe the private cloud implementation compared to traditional infrastructure.
Key Reason to Select Private Cloud Implementation
Identify key reasons why a business would select a private cloud implementation.
Hybrid Cloud and Traditional Networking Infrastructure
Identify the hybrid cloud implementation compared to traditional infrastructure.
Key Reasons to Select a Hybrid Cloud Implementation
Identify key reasons why a business would select a hybrid cloud implementation.
Guidelines for Determining the Type of Cloud Implementation to Use
Determining the Type of Cloud Implementation to Use
Lesson 2: Selecting Amazon Web Services Building Blocks
Topic A: Select Availability and Management Building Blocks
Select the AWS Building Blocks that provide availability and management.
Global Infrastructure
Describe how global infrastructure facilitates cloud computing.
Multiple Global Availability Zones
Describe the multiple global availability zones.
Key Benefits for Global Availability Zones
Identify the key benefits of global availability zones.
Location Concerns
Describe location concerns related to data, apps, and services.
Management and Administration of AWS
Identify the management and administration options for AWS.
AWS Building Blocks
Identify AWS Building Blocks.
AWS Building Block Scenarios
Describe the AWS building block scenarios.
Guidelines for Selecting AWS Building Blocks for Availability and Management
Selecting AWS Building Blocks for Availability and Management
Topic B: Select AWS Cross Cloud Service Features
Select AWS cross cloud service features to support business needs.
Amazon CloudWatch
Describe Amazon CloudWatch.
Amazon Simple Notification Services (SNS)
Describe the Amazon SNS.
Amazon Simple Workflow Service (SWF)
Describe the Amazon SWF.
AWS Elastic Beanstalk
Describe AWS Elastic Beanstalk.
AWS CloudFormation
Describe AWS CloudFormation.
AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Describe AWS IAM.
AWS Cross Cloud Service Feature Scenarios
Identify AWS cross cloud service feature scenarios.
Guidelines for Selecting AWS Cross Cloud Service Features
Selecting AWS Cross Cloud Service Features
Topic C: Select AWS Platform Building Blocks
Select AWS platform building blocks to meet business needs.
Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS)
Describe Amazon SQS.
Amazon Simple Email Service (SES)
Describe Amazon SES.
Amazon CloudSearch
Describe Amazon CloudSearch.
Amazon CloudFront
Describe Amazon CloudFront.
Amazon Elastic MapReduce (EMR)
Describe Amazon EMR.
AWS PaaS Example Scenario
Describe an example of using AWS PaaS.
Guidelines for Selecting AWS Platform Building Blocks
Selecting AWS Platform Building Blocks
Lesson 3: Selecting AWS Infrastructure Components
Topic A: Select AWS Compute Components
Select AWS compute components.
Key Concerns for Compute and Networking Components
Describe key concerns for selecting compute components.
Compute Components for Cloud Computing
List compute components commonly used for cloud computing.
AWS Infrastructure Overview
Describe the infrastructure of the AWS.
Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2)
Describe Amazon EC2.
Virtualization for Cloud Computing
Describe how virtualization is used in cloud computing solutions
Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)
Describe Amazon VPC.
Auto Scaling
Define auto scaling.
AWS IaaS Example Scenario
Describe an example of using AWS IaaS.
Guidelines for Selecting AWS Compute Components
Selecting AWS Compute Components
Topic B: Select AWS Networking Components
Key Concerns for Networking Components
Describe key concerns for selecting networking components.
Network Components for Cloud Computing
Describe common network components used in cloud computing solutions.
Elastic Load Balancing
Describe elastic load balancing.
Amazon WorkSpaces
Describe Amazon WorkSpaces.
Amazon Route 53
Describe Amazon Route 53.
AWS Direct Connect
Describe AWS Direct Connect.
AWS Infrastructure Example
Describe an example of AWS infrastructure.
Guidelines for Selecting AWS Networking Components
Selecting AWS Networking Components
Topic C: Select AWS Database Services
Select AWS database services.
Key Concerns for Database Services
Describe key concerns business have when selecting database services
Relational Databases
Describe relational databases.
Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)
Describe Amazon RDS.
Amazon DynamoDB
Describe Amazon DynamoDB.
Amazon ElastiCache
Describe Amazon ElastiCache.
Amazon Redshift
Describe Amazon Redshift.
Amazon SimpleDB
Describe Amazon SimpleDB.
Guidelines for Selecting AWS Database Services
Selecting AWS Database Services
Topic D: Select AWS Storage and Content Delivery Components
Select AWS storage and content delivery.
Key Concerns for Storage and Content Delivery Components
Describe key concerns business have when selecting storage and content delivery.
Storage and Content Delivery Components for Cloud Computing
Identify storage and content delivery components.
Object Storage and Block Storage
Compare object storage and block storage.
Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3)
Describe Amazon S3.
Amazon Glacier
Describe Amazon Glacier.
Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS)
Describe Amazon EBS.
AWS Import and Export Services
Describe the AWS import and export services.
Storage Integration with Amazon CloudFront
Describe Amazon CloudFront.
Guidelines for Selecting AWS Storage and Content Delivery Components
Selecting AWS Storage and Content Delivery Components
Topic E: Monitor AWS Solutions with Analytics
Monitor AWS solutions with analytics.
Key Concerns for Analytics
Describe key concerns business have for monitoring cloud infrastructure and components
Overview of AWS Analytics
Describe AWS analytics.
Amazon Elastic MapReduce (EMR)
Describe Amazon EMR.
Amazon Kinesis
Describe Amazon Kinesis.
Amazon Data Pipeline
Describe the Amazon Data Pipeline.
Third Party Analytics Solutions
Describe third party analytics solutions.
AWS Analytics Scenarios
Describe different AWS analytics scenarios.
Guidelines for Monitoring AWS Solutions
Monitoring AWS Solutions with Analytics
Lesson 4: Selecting Rackspace Cloud Features and Components
Topic A: Select Rackspace Cloud Compute and Network Components
Select Rackspace cloud compute and network components.
Rackspace Cloud Servers
Define Rackspace Cloud Server options.
RackConnect
Describe RackConnect for hybrid solutions.
Rackspace Cloud Networks
Describe Rackspace Cloud Network options.
Rackspace Load Balancers
Describe load balancers in Rackspace Cloud.
Rackspace Cloud DNS
Describe cloud DNS in Rackspace Cloud.
Rackspace OnMetal
Describe Rackspace OnMetal service offerings.
Rackspace Auto Scale
Describe Auto Scale features in Rackspace cloud implementations.
Orchestration
Describe orchestration provisioning and management features.
Guidelines for Selecting Rackspace Compute and Network Components
Selecting Rackspace Compute and Network Components
Topic B: Select Rackspace Cloud Database Components
Select Rackspace cloud databases.
Cloud Databases
Describe databases offerings in Rackspace cloud solutions
MySQL Database
Describe MySQL database as compared to other database solutions.
Percona Server
Describe Percona Server as compared to other database solutions.
MariaDB
Describe MariaDB as compared to other database solutions.
NoSQL Databases
Describe NoSQL Databases.
ObjectRocket
Describe the ObjectRocket NoSQL database option.
Managed NoSQL Databases
Describe managed NoSQL database options in Rackspace Cloud.
Big Data Platform
Describe the Rackspace Cloud Big Data Platform.
Cloud Queuing
Describe cloud queuing services available for applications.
Guidelines for Selecting Rackspace Cloud Database Components
Selecting Rackspace Cloud Database Components
Topic C: Select Rackspace Cloud Storage
Select Rackspace Cloud block storage to meet requirements.
Block Storage
Describe block storage.
Cloud Files
Describe cloud files.
Cloud Backup
Describe cloud backup.
Rackspace Cloud Content Delivery Network (CDN)
Describe Rackspace’s CDN option.
Guidelines for Selecting Rackspace Cloud Storage
Selecting Rackspace Cloud Storage
Topic D: Monitor Rackspace Solutions with Cloud Analytics
Monitor Rackspace Cloud analytics.
Rackspace Cloud Monitoring
Describe cloud monitoring options for Rackspace cloud solutions.
Configuration Requirements
Describe configuration requirements for cloud monitoring.
Remote Monitoring
Describe remote monitoring options for monitoring Rackspace cloud solutions.
System Status Monitoring
Describe system status monitoring.
Platform Status Monitoring
Describe platform status monitoring.
Agent Monitoring
Describe agent monitoring.
Data Monitoring
Describe data monitoring.
Alarms and Notifications
Describe alarm and notification options.
Security
Describe options for secure monitoring.
Third Party Solutions
Describe third party analytics solutions.
Guidelines for Monitoring Rackspace PaaS and IaaS Analytics Solutions
Monitoring Rackspace PaaS and IaaS Analytics Solutions
Lesson 5: Selecting Microsoft Azure Features and Components
Topic A: Select Azure Compute and Network Services
Select Azure compute and network services.
Virtual Machines
Describe virtual machines.
Azure Cloud Services
List Azure cloud services.
Web Sites
Describe web sites.
Mobile Services
Describe mobile services.
ExpressRoute
Describe ExpressRoute.
Virtual Network
Describe virtual network.
Azure Traffic Manager
Describe Azure Traffic Manager.
Guidelines for Selecting Azure Compute and Network Services
Selecting Azure Compute and Network Services
Topic B: Select Azure Data Services
Select Azure data services.
Azure Storage Options
Describe Azure storage options.
SQL Databases
Describe SQL databases.
Microsoft SQL Server
Describe Microsoft SQL Server in Azure solutions
HDInsight
Define HDInsight.
Cache
Describe cache.
Recovery Services
Describe recovery services.
Guidelines for Selecting Azure Data Services
Selecting Azure Data Services
Topic C: Select Azure App Services
Select Azure app services.
Azure Media Services
Describe media services in Azure.
Azure Service Bus
Describe service bus in Azure.
Azure Notification Hubs
Describe notification hub in Azure.
Azure Scheduler
Describe the Azure Scheduler.
BizTalk Services
Describe BizTalk services in Azure.
Active Directory
Describe Active Directory in Azure.
Multi-factor Authentication
Describe multi-factor authentication in Azure.
Guidelines for Selecting Azure App Services
Selecting Azure App Services
Topic D: Monitor Azure Solutions with Analytics
Monitor Azure Solutions with analytics.
Azure Cloud Service Monitoring
Azure Diagnostics for Cloud Services
Describe Azure cloud service monitoring and diagnostics
Options for Enabling Diagnostics Connection String
Describe the options for enabling the diagnostics connection string
Monitoring Levels
Describe monitoring levels available in Azure monitoring and diagnostics
Metrics Table
Describe the metrics table in in Azure monitoring and diagnostics
Metrics Chart
Describe the metrics chart in in Azure monitoring and diagnostics
Options for Accessing Data Outside the Azure Portal
Describe options for accessing data outside the Azure Portal.
Third Party Solutions
Describe third party analytics solutions available.
Guidelines for Monitoring Azure PaaS and IaaS Analytics Solutions
Monitoring Azure PaaS and IaaS Analytics Solutions
Topic E: Select a Cloud Provider to Meet Business Needs
Select from different cloud providers to choose the provider that best meets your needs.
Map of Components
Describe how components of major cloud providers map to functions and services.
Building Blocks Visualized
Visualize how components combine to create cloud solutions.
Red Hat OpenStack Deployment
Describe a Red Hat OpenStack deployment.
AWS Standard Architecture
Describe the standard architecture of an AWS solution.
Azure Standard Architecture
Describe the standard architecture of an Azure solution.
Cloud Service Providers Analysis
Compare services and features available from major cloud service providers.
Guidelines for Selecting a Cloud Provider to Meet Business Needs
Selecting a Cloud Provider to Meet Business Needs
Lesson 6: Managing Hardware Requirements and Constraints
Topic A: Manage Compute Resources
Manage compute resources to mitigate constraints.
CPU Usage Consideration by Applications
Describe processing power needs.
CPU Bound Applications
Describe CPU bound applications.
Options for Dealing with CPU Bound Applications
Describe the options for dealing with CPU bound applications.
Concurrent Processes Issues
Describe concurrent processes issues.
Scalability: Horizontal Growth of Compute Resources
Describe horizontal growth of computer resources for scalability.
Scalability: Vertical Growth of Compute Resources
Describe vertical growth of computer resources for scalability.
License Requirements and Restrictions based on CPU and OS
Describe the license requirements and restrictions based on CPU and OS.
Guidelines for Managing Compute Resources
Managing Compute Resources
Topic B: Manage Memory Usage for Cloud Solutions
Manage memory usage for cloud solutions.
Memory Usage in Transaction Processing
Describe the memory usage in transaction processing.
Memory Bound Applications
Describe memory bound applications.
Memory Relationship to Performance
Describe the relationship between memory and performance.
Memory Use Optimization Strategies
Describe memory use optimization strategies.
Caching
Describe caching.
Paging
Describe paging.
OS Type
Describe OS type.
Sharing
Describe sharing.
Scalability: Horizontal Growth of Memory
Describe horizontal growth of memory for scalability.
License Requirements and Restrictions Based on Memory
Describe the requirements and restrictions based on memory.
Guidelines for Managing Memory Usage in Cloud Solutions
Managing Memory Usage in Cloud Solutions
Topic C: Manage Storage
Describe the management of storage.
Storage Terminology
Define storage terminology.
Key Elements of Storage Performance: Disks and Spindles
Define disks and spindles.
Read and Write Characteristics
Describe the read and write characteristics.
Application Performance Issues Related to Storage
Identify the application performance Issues related to storage.
Object Storage Performance on SAN and NAS
Describe the object storage performance on SAN and NAS.
Block Storage Performance on SAN and NAS
Describe the block storage performance on SAN and NAS.
Backup Considerations
Identify backup considerations.
Replication Considerations
Identify replication considerations.
Disaster Recovery Considerations
Identify disaster recovery considerations.
Guidelines for Managing Storage
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[h5]Topic D: Manage Network Components[/h5]
Describe the management of network components.
Network Performance Issues
Describe issues that can arise with network performance in cloud solutions.
Bandwidth Measurement Options
Identify bandwidth measurement options.
Public Network Types
Define public network types.
Private Network Types
Define private network types.
Public and Private Networks
Compare public and private networks.
LAN and WAN Optimization Considerations
Describe LAN and WAN optimization considerations.
Guidelines for Managing Network Components
Managing Network Components
Identifying Performance Issues
Lesson 7: Selecting Operating Systems for Cloud Solutions
Topic A: Determine Operating System Requirements
Determine the requirements for operating systems.
OS Cost Considerations
Identify OS cost considerations.
Mission Critical OS Needs
Identify mission critical OS needs.
OS Maintenance
Describe OS maintenance.
OS Patching
Describe OS patching.
Application Requirements
Describe application requirements.
Cloud Support
Describe cloud support.
Staff Knowledge and Familiarity
Describe staff knowledge and familiarity.
Guidelines for Determining Operating System Requirements for Cloud Solutions
Determining Operating System Requirements for Cloud Solutions
Topic B: Select Operating Systems for Cloud Solutions
Select appropriate operating systems for cloud solutions.
Microsoft Windows Server
Describe the Microsoft Windows Server solution.
Linux Versions
Describe the Linux solution.
AS-400
Describe the AS 400 solution.
Unix
Describe the Unix solution.
Oracle Solaris
Describe the Oracle Solaris solution.
Common Cloud Operating System Tradeoffs
Identify the common cloud operating system tradeoffs.
Guidelines for Selecting an Operating System for Cloud Solutions
Selecting an Operating System for Cloud Solutions
Lesson 8: Determining Database Support for Applications
Topic A: Define Database Types
Define database types to meet requirements of applications.
Common SQL Database
Describe common SQL databases used in cloud computing.
SQL Database: Oracle MySQL
Describe Oracle MySQL.
SQL Database: Oracle Database
Describe Oracle Database.
SQL Database: Postgres
Describe Postgres.
Common NoSQL Databases
Describe common NoSQL databases used in cloud computing.
NoSQL Databases: Column Stores
Identify column stores in NoSQL databases.
NoSQL Databases: Document Stores
Identify document stores in NoSQL databases.
NoSQL Databases: Key Value/Tuple Stores
Identify key value/tuple stores in NoSQL databases.
NoSQL Databases: Graphing
Identify graphing in NoSQL databases.
NoSQL Databases: Multi-Model
Identify multi-mode in NoSQL databases.
Comparison of SQL and NoSQL Databases
Compare SQL and NoSQL databases.
Guidelines for Defining SQL and NoSQL Database Requirements
Defining SQL and NoSQL Database Requirements
Topic B: Select a Database for a Cloud Solution
Select a database that works for a cloud solution.
Impact of Application Stack on Database Selection
Identify the impact of the application stack when selecting a database.
Impact of OS on Database Selection
Identify the impact of the OS when selecting a database.
Impact of Developer Support on Database Selection
Identify the developer support needed when selecting a database.
Impact of Provider Availability on Database Selection
Identify the impact of provider availability when selecting a database.
Impact of Additional Cloud Database Features
Identify the impact of cloud database features when selecting a database.
Guidelines for Selecting a Database for a Cloud Solution
Selecting a Database for a Cloud Solution
Lesson 9: Selecting Middleware to Meet Application Performance Requirements
Topic A: Define Middleware Requirements
Define the requirements for middleware.
Function of Middleware
Describe the function of middleware.
Async RPC
Define async RPC.
Sync RPC
Define sync RPC.
Publish/Subscribe
Define publish and subscribe.
Message-Oriented Middleware
Describe message-oriented middleware.
SQL-oriented Data Access
Describe SQL oriented data access.
Middleware Examples
Identify different examples of middleware.
Guidelines for Defining Middleware Requirements for Cloud Solutions
Defining Middleware Requirements for Cloud Solutions
Topic B: Select an Application Package to Meet Requirements
Select an application package to meet performance requirements.
Application and Packages Offered by Cloud Providers
Identify applications and packages offered by cloud providers.
Administrator and User Access
Compare administrator and user access.
Types of Access
Identify different types of access.
Performance Expectations
Describe performance expectations.
Performance Perception and Reality
Compare performance perception and reality.
Application Service Level Agreements (SLA)
Describe application service level agreements.
Guidelines for Selecting Application Packages
Selecting Application Packages
Lesson 10: Determining Licensing Requirements for Cloud Services
Topic A: Determining Cloud Licensing Models and Limitations
Define cloud licensing models and their limitations.
Licensing Constraints in Cloud Environments
Identify licensing constraints in cloud environments.
Enterprise License Agreements
Describe enterprise license agreements.
Blanket License Agreements
Describe blanker license agreements.
End User License Agreements
Describe end user license agreements.
Per User and Per Module License Models
Describe per user and per module license models.
Licensing Models Compared
Compare different licensing models.
Guidelines for Determining Licensing Requirements for Cloud Solutions
Determining Licensing Requirements for Cloud Solutions
Topic B: Define Service Level Agreements (SLA)
Define service level agreements and considerations.
Service Level Agreements
Define service level agreements.
Common Service Level Agreement Terms
Identify common service level agreement terms.
SLA Consideration: Data Lifecycle Management
Describe data lifecycle management.
SLA Consideration: High Availability
Describe high availability.
SLA Consideration: Disaster Recovery
Describe disaster recovery.
SLA Consideration: Backup and Data Protection
Describe backup and data protection.
Common Service Level Agreements
List common service level agreements.
Guidelines for Defining Service Level Agreements
Defining Service Level Agreements
Lesson 11: Protecting Business Continuity
Topic A: Protect Data
Protect data using different methods available in cloud implementation.
Data Protection
Describe data protection.
Data Lifecycle Management
Describe data lifecycle management.
Profile Based Data Retention Polices
Identify profile based data retention polices.
Data Replication
Describe data replication.
Backup Options
Describe back up options.
High Availability Options
Describe high availability options.
Snapshots
Describe snapshots.
Snapshot Application Considerations
Identify snapshot application considerations.
Cloning
Describe cloning.
Data Protection Strategy Examples
Describe examples of data protection strategies.
Guidelines for Protecting Data
Protecting Data
Topic B: Ensure Business Continuity
Ensure business continuity for cloud solutions.
Approach to Business Continuity
Describe the approach to business continuity.
Business and IT Consideration
Identify business and IT considerations.
Business Continuity Scenarios
Describe different business continuity scenarios.
Escalation Paths
Identify escalation paths for business continuity.
Automated Processes for Application Continuity
Describe automated processes for application continuity.
Failover and Testing
Describe failover and testing.
Guidelines for Ensuring Business Continuity
Ensuring Business Continuity
Topic C: Plan for Disaster Recovery
Plan for disaster recovery.
Disaster Recovery Plans
Identify disaster recovery plans.
Application Considerations
Identify different application considerations.
Business Impact Analysis
Describe business impact analysis.
Recovery Time Objective
Describe the recovery time objective.
Recovery Point Objective
Describe the recovery point objective.
Automatic Conference Bridge
Describe automatic conference bridges.
Testing the DRP
Describe the testing of the DRP.
Guidelines for Planning for Disaster Recovery
Planning for Disaster Recovery
Topic D: Implement Effective Data and Business Protection with Cloud Services
Implement effective data and business protection with cloud services.
Elements of Effective Data and Business Protection
Identify the elements of effective data and business protection.
Geographic Separation of Data Centers
Describe the benefit of geographic separation of data centers.
Network Connectivity
Identify the role of network connectivity.
Reservation of Compute Capability
Describe the reservation of compute capability.
Storage and Backup Replication
Identify storage and backup replication options.
DNS and CDN Considerations
Identify the different DNS and CDN considerations.
Infrastructure Responsibility in the Cloud: Provider
Describe the infrastructure responsibility in the cloud for providers.
Data Responsibility in the Cloud: Customer
Describe the data responsibility in the cloud for customers.
Strategies for Effective Cloud Data Project, Business Continuity, and Disaster Recovery
Identify the strategies for effective cloud data project, business continuity, and disaster recovery.
Responsibilities Matrix
Describe what providers and customers are responsible for.
Guidelines for Implementing Effective Data and Business Protection with Cloud Services
Implementing Effective Data and Business Protection with Cloud Services
Lesson 12: Securing Data with Encryption
Topic A: Identify Components of Cloud Security
Identify the different components of cloud security.
Components of Cloud Security
Describe the different components of cloud security.
Perimeter Security
Describe perimeter security.
Authentication
Describe authentication.
Encryption
Describe encryption.
Key Management
Describe key management.
Data Security
Describe data security.
Audit Requirement
Describe audit requirements.
Identifying Cloud Security Components
Topic B: Use Encryption to Secure Data
Use encryption to secure data.
What is Encryption?
Describe encryption.
Uses for Encryption
Identify uses for encryption.
Encryption Strengths
Identify different encryption strengths.
Encryption Types
Identify encryption types.
Encryption Methods
Identify encryption methods.
Encryption Methods: Hashing
Identify hashing encryption methods.
Guidelines for Securing Data with Encryption
Using Encryption to Secure Data
Topic C: Manage Encryption Keys
Manage keys used for data encryption.
Encryption Methods: Symmetric
Describe symmetric encryption.
Encryption Methods: Asymmetric
Describe asymmetric encryption.
Key Pairs
Describe key pairs.
Private Keys
Describe private keys.
Public Keys
Describe public keys.
Key Pair Scenarios
Describe key pair scenarios.
Certificate Vendors
Identify different certificate vendors.
Guidelines for Managing Encryption Keys
Using Key Pairs, A Tutorial
Logging into Amazon Web Services with Putty Certificate
Lesson 13: Securing Access to Cloud Services
Topic A: Define Perimeter Security Requirements
Define perimeter security requirements.
Perimeter Security
Describe perimeter security components.
Firewall
Describe firewalls.
Distributed Denial of Services Detection and Mitigation Strategies
Describe distributed denial of services detection and mitigation strategies.
Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
Describe intrusion detection systems.
Intrusion Protection Systems (IPS)
Describe intrusion protection systems.
Tracking
Describe tracking.
Vulnerability Scanning
Describe vulnerability scanning.
Guidelines for Defining Perimeter Security Requirements
Defining Perimeter Security Requirements
Topic B: Define Authentication Requirements
Define different authentication requirements.
Authentication Requirements
Identify common authentication requirements in cloud solutions
Multifactor Authentication
Describe multifactor authentication.
Single Sign-on
Describe single sign-on.
Web-based One Login
Describe web-based one login.
Social Login
Describe social login.
Guidelines for Defining Authentication Requirements
Defining Authentication Requirements
Lesson 14: Securing Data in Transit and at Rest
Topic A: Secure Data-in-Transit
Secure data-in-transit.
Security of Data-in-Transit
Describe the security of data-in-transit.
Secure Network Communication
Identify different secure network communications.
Secure Database Communication
Identify different secure database communications.
File Level Encryption during Transit
Describe file level encryption during transit.
Backup Encryption during Transit
Describe backup encryption during transit.
Guidelines for Securing Data in Transit
Securing Data in Transit
Topic B: Secure Data-at-Rest
Secure data-at-rest.
Security of Data-at-Rest
Describe the security of data-at-rest.
Disk Level Encryption
Describe disk level encryption.
Virtual Machine Encryption
Describe disk level encryption.
Database Encryption at Rest
Describe encryption at rest.
File Level Encryption at Rest
Describe file level encryption at rest.
Application Encryption
Define application encryption.
Data Portability
Define data portability.
Data Portability Scenarios
Describe different data portability scenarios.
Guidelines for Securing Data at Rest
Securing Data at Rest
Lesson 15: Monitoring Security
Topic A: Define Security Event Processes
Define security event processes.
Types of Security Events
Identify different types of security events.
The Security Breach Process
Describe the security breach process.
The Escalation Process
Describe the escalation process.
The Notification Process
Describe the notification process.
Other Processes
Identify other processes.
Process Documentation
Describe documenting the processes.
Forensic Options
Identify forensic options.
Comparison of Owner and Provider Issues
Compare owner and provider issues.
Chain of Custody Guarantee
Define the chain of custody guarantee.
Guidelines for Defining Security Event Processes
Defining Security Event Processes
Topic B: Monitor the Security of Cloud Solutions
Monitor the security of cloud solutions.
FedRAMP Standard
Define the FedRAMP standard.
Ad Hoc Audits and Exception Notifications
Compare ad hoc audits and exception notifications.
Correlated Event Management Portal
Describe the correlated event management portal.
Policy Based Compliance Reporting
Describe policy based compliance reporting.
Guidelines for Monitoring Security of Cloud Solutions
Monitoring Security of Cloud Solutions
Lesson 16: Managing Volume
Topic A: Scale Up Cloud Solutions
Scale up cloud solutions.
Cloud Solution Scale Up
Describe common scale up for cloud solutions.
Resources that can be Scaled Up
Identify the resources that can be scaled up.
Conditions that May Require Scaling Up
Identify the conditions that may require scaling up.
Comparison of Peak and Average Usage
Compare peak and average usage.
Compute Scale Up
Describe compute scale up.
Memory Scale Up
Describe memory scale up.
Storage Scale Up
Describe storage scale up.
OS Interruption Dependencies
Identify OS interruption dependencies.
Schedule Considerations for Hardware Updates
Describe schedule considerations for hardware updates.
Licensing and Costs Considerations
Identify licensing and costs considerations.
Guidelines for Scaling Up Cloud Solutions
Scaling Up Cloud Solutions
Topic B: Scale Out Cloud Solutions
Scale out cloud solutions.
Cloud Solution Scale Out
Describe common scale out options or cloud solutions.
Comparison of Scale Up and Scale Out
Compare scale up and scale out.
Scale Out Options
Identify scale out options.
Application Dependency Considerations
Identify application dependency considerations.
Load Balancing Considerations
Identify load balancing considerations.
Licensing and Cost Considerations
Identify licensing and cost considerations.
Guidelines for Scaling Out Cloud Solutions
Scaling Out Cloud Solutions
Topic C: Bolt On Solutions
Bolt on capabilities to cloud solutions.
Bolt On Solutions
Describe the different bolt on solutions.
Conditions that May Require Bolt On Solutions
Identify the conditions that may require bolt on solutions.
Application Dependency and Compatibly Considerations
Identify the application dependency and compatibly considerations.
Security Considerations
Identify the security considerations.
Business Continuity Considerations
Identify the continuity considerations.
Testing and Deployment Considerations
Identify the testing and deployment considerations.
Bolt On Scenarios
Describe different bolt on scenarios.
Guidelines for Bolting On Solutions
Bolting On Solutions
Topic D: Update Interfaces in Cloud Solutions
Update interfaces in cloud solutions for better performance.
Interface Updates
Define interface updates.
Application Dependency Considerations
Identify application dependency considerations.
Security Considerations
Identify security considerations.
Business Continuity Considerations
Identify business continuity considerations.
Testing and Deployment Considerations
Identify testing and deployment considerations.
Interface Update Scenarios
Describe different interface update scenarios.
Guidelines for Updating Interfaces in Cloud Solutions
Updating Interfaces in Cloud Solutions
Lesson 17: Managing the Application Experience
Topic A: Address Technical Issues that Affect Application Experience
Address technical issues that affect application experience.
Impact of Application Type
Describe the impact that different applications types will have.
Network Bandwidth Issues
Identify network bandwidth issues.
Impact for Storage and Input/Output Operations per Second (IOPS)
Describe the impact for storage and IOPS.
Impact of Application Patching
Describe the impact that application patching will have.
Impact of Database Performance
Describe the impact that database performance will have.
Impact of Operating System Levels
Describe the impact that operating systems will have.
Guidelines for Addressing Technical Issues that Affect Application Experience
Addressing Technical Issues that Affect Application Experience
Topic B: Address User Experience Issues
Address user experience issues.
User Perception
Define user perception.
Impact of User Perception
Identify the impact that user perception will have.
Impact of Executive Interaction
Identify the impact that executive interaction will have.
Service Level Agreements Related to User Experience
Describe how service level agreements will affect the user experience.
Synthetic Performance Testing
Define synthetic performance testing.
Comparison of Synthetic and Real Transactions
Compare synthetic versus real transactions.
Guidelines for Addressing User Experience Issues
Addressing User Experience Issues
Topic C: Manage Cloud Services to Meet Business Demands
Manage cloud services to meet business demands.
Business Priorities
Identify different business priorities.
Peak Planning Considerations
Identify peak planning considerations.
Cost Considerations
Identify cost considerations.
Comparison of Pay Now and Pay Later
Compare pay now and pay later.
SLA Considerations
Identify SLA considerations.
Guidelines for Managing Cloud Services to Meet Business Demands
Managing Cloud Services to Meet Business Demands
Lesson 18: Managing Business Requirements for Cloud Solutions
Topic A: Identify Business Requirements
Identify different business requirements for cloud solutions.
Dynamic Nature of Business
Define the dynamic nature of business.
Impact of Competitive Pressures
Identify the impact of competitive pressures.
Impact of Organizational Culture
Identify the impact of organizational culture.
Impact of Leadership Changes
Identify the impact of leadership changes.
Impact of Global and Local Business and Political Environments
Identify the impact of global and local business and political environments.
Identifying the Business Requirements of Cloud Solutions
Topic B: Manage Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and Return on Investment (ROI)
Manage Total Cost of Ownership and Return on Investment for cloud solutions.
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
Define Total Cost of Ownership.
Return on Investment (ROI)
Define Return on investment.
Acquisition Costs
Describe acquisition costs.
Operating Costs
Describe operating costs.
Maintenance Costs
Describe maintenance costs.
Staff Training Costs
Describe staff training costs.
Other Expenses
Describe other expenses that may come up.
Compare Acquisition and Operation Costs Scenarios
Compare acquisition and operation cost scenarios.
Guidelines for Managing TCO and ROI of Cloud Solutions
Managing TCO and ROI of Cloud Solutions