Cloud Technology Associate
The Cloud Technology Associate (CTA) course defines cloud computing and virtualization, and explains the benefits and applications. Technology is explained in a vendor neutral way. A lab activity is included which enables participants to understand the cloud in a practical manner. Besides, the course is contemporary with the inclusion of latest cloud technologies and applications.
- Classroom Training
3-day classroom training
Inclusive of Exam
40 Multiple Choice Questions & 26/40 Passing Rate
- TO BE CONFIRMED SOON
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DAY1
9:00AM – 10:00AM:
Course Introduction
Introduction to Cloud Services Model
Review Traditional Computing Challenges and Concerns
10:00AM – 10:15AM: Breakfast
10:15AM – 1:00PM:
Cloud Computing Concepts, History, and Definitions
(Characteristics, Service Models, and Deployment Models)
Activity: Cloud Services Values
Cloud Computing Benefits and Challenges, Best and Least Suited Application Profiles and APIs
Activity: Case Study Assignment
Cloud Reference Architecture and Common Terminologies
Activity: Comparison of On-Premise and Cloud-Based Cost Analysis
1:00PM- 2:00PM: Lunch
2:00PM – 4:00PM:
Introduction to Virtualization: The Backbone Technology of Cloud Computing
Virtualization: Definition, Concepts, History, and
Relationship to Cloud Computing
Virtualization: Benefits, Challenges, Risks, and
Suitability to Organizations
Hypervisor: Role and Purpose in Virtualization and the Various Types of Hypervisor
Virtualization: Terminologies/Features
Activity: High Availability Calculation
Virtualization: Different Types of Virtualization
4:00PM – 4:15PM: Tea time
4:15PM – 5:00PM:
Activity: Demo: Create, Manage, and Access Virtual Resources in the Cloud
DAY2
9:00AM – 10:00AM:
Overview of Cloud Technologies and Applications
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and MDM + EMM
10:00AM – 10:15AM: Breakfast
10:15AM – 1:00PM:
Software Defined Networking (SDN)
Network Functions Virtualization (NFV)
Big Data Analytics, NoSQL, NewSQL, and Internet of Things (IoT)
Activity: Comparison of RDBMS, NoSQL, and NewSQL
Case Study Assignment
1:00PM- 2:00PM: Lunch
2:00PM – 4:00PM:
Cloud Security, Risk, Compliance and Governance
Security, Risk, Compliance and Governance Definitions
Impact of Cloud Essential Characteristics
Activity: Impact of Cloud Essential Characteristics
Impact of Cloud Service Models
Impact of Cloud Deployment Models
Activity: Impact of Cloud Deployment Models
4:00PM – 4:15PM: Tea time
4:15PM – 5:00PM:
Best Practices and General Cloud Security
Recommendations
DAY3
9:00AM – 10:00AM:
Preparing for Cloud Adoption
Cloud Strategy and Roadmap Preparation
10:00AM – 10:15AM: Breakfast
10:15AM – 1:00PM:
Solution Architectures: For Various Services,
Deployment Models, and Organizational Capabilities
Cloud Service Provider, SLA, and Cloud Migration
Activity: Cloud Adoption Strategy
Activity: Case Study Assignment
1:00PM- 2:00PM: Lunch
2:00PM – 4:00PM:
Cloud Service Management
CSM Overview: Definition, Architecture, Lifecycle, Actors
CSM: Business Support
CSM: Provisioning and Configuration
CSM: Portability and Interoperability
Cloud Management Platforms
Activity: Identify Cloud Service Management Features of an Organization
Activity: Case Study Assignment
4:00PM – 4:15PM: Tea time
4:15PM – 5:00PM:
Exam Preparation
Online Proctored Examination
What are the course objectives?
- Candidates can expect to gain knowledge and understanding in the following upon successful completion of the education and examination components related to this certification.
- Identify the fundamental concepts of cloud computing and virtualization
- Including business benefits of cloud computing and virtualization.
- Identify the technical challenges and the mitigation measures involved in cloud computing and virtualization.
- Identify the characteristics of cloud applications.
- Identify the steps to successfully adopt cloud services.
- Understand cloud security and identify the risks involved in cloud computing as well as the risk mitigation measures.
- Understand the factors involved for implementation of different cloud models.
Who should take the course?
- Cloud Support Associates
- Technical consultant
- Junior cyber risk analyst
- Anyone in the cloud field
Who is your trainer for the program?
- Mr Leo
We offer the following options:
- Cash
- HRDF Claimable
- Maybank Ezpay (Up to 24 months @ 0% Interest)
- CIMB Easy Pay (Up to 12 months @ 0% Interest)
- Cash Installment (Case by case basis)