Describe cloud computing

  • Module
  • 8 Units
Beginner
Administrator
Developer
DevOps Engineer
Solution Architect
Azure

This module introduces you to cloud computing. It covers things such as cloud concepts, deployment models, and understanding shared responsibility in the cloud.

Learning objectives

Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:

  • Define cloud computing.

  • Describe the shared responsibility model.

  • Define cloud models, including public, private, and hybrid.

  • Identify appropriate use cases for each cloud model.

  • Describe the consumption-based model.

  • Compare cloud pricing models.

Prerequisites

  • Basic familiarity with IT terms and concepts

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