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Cloud Foundations

Understand what the cloud is, how it powers the apps you use, and why it changed everything.

6 hours 16 lessons beginner
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Course overview

A friendly introduction to cloud computing. You'll learn the mental models, vocabulary, and core services that show up everywhere — without getting lost in vendor-specific details.

What you'll learn

  • Explain cloud computing in plain language
  • Compare IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS with real examples
  • Read a basic cloud architecture diagram
  • Decide when the cloud is (and isn't) the right answer
Curriculum

4 modules · 16 lessons

  1. 01

    What the Cloud Really Is

    4 lessons
    • 1.1A short history of computing 23 min
    • 1.2Servers, data centers, and regions 23 min
    • 1.3The three service models 23 min
    • 1.4Public, private, and hybrid 23 min
  2. 02

    Core Building Blocks

    4 lessons
    • 2.1Compute 23 min
    • 2.2Storage 23 min
    • 2.3Networking basics 23 min
    • 2.4Identity & access 23 min
  3. 03

    Thinking in the Cloud

    4 lessons
    • 3.1Elasticity and scale 23 min
    • 3.2Pay-as-you-go pricing 23 min
    • 3.3Reliability and regions 23 min
    • 3.4Designing your first architecture 23 min
  4. 04

    Where to Go Next

    4 lessons
    • 4.1Picking a cloud provider 23 min
    • 4.2Your first lab project 23 min
    • 4.3Certifications worth your time 23 min
    • 4.4Becoming a cloud engineer 23 min
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