The CompTIA Cloud+ course will help the student with the knowledge and best practices required of IT practitioners working in cloud computing environments and who must understand and deliver cloud infrastructure.

Course Outline

1 - Cloud Computing Concepts, Models and Terminology

• Cloud Service Models
• Cloud Delivery Models and Services
• Cloud Characteristics and Terms
• Object Storage Concepts

2 - Disk Storage Systems

• Disk Types and Configurations
• Tiering
• RAID
• File System Types

3 - Storage Networking

• Storage Technologies
• Access Protocols and Applications
• Storage Provisioning

4 - Network Infrastructure

• Network Types
• Network Optimization
• Routing and Switching
• Network Ports and Protocols

5 - Virtualization Components

• Hypervisor
• Virtualization Host
• Virtual Machine

6 - Virtualization and the Cloud

• Benefits of Virtualization in a Cloud Environment
• Virtual Resource Migrations
• Migration Considerations

7 - Network Management

• Resource Monitoring Techniques
• Remote Access Tools

8 - Performance Tuning

• Host Resource Allocation
• Virtual Machine Resource Allocation
• Optimizing Performance

9 - Systems Management

• Policies and Procedures
• Systems Management Best Practices

10 - Testing and Troubleshooting

• Testing Techniques
• Troubleshooting and Tools

11 - Security in the Cloud

• Network Security: Best Practices
• Data Security

Access Control Methods

12 - Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

• Disaster Recovery Methods
• High Availability

This course is intended for experienced computer support professionals with a working knowledge of computer hardware, software, and operating systems to prepare for the CompTIA® Cloud+® (Exam CV0-001), or who wish to increase their knowledge and understanding of cloud technologies and acquire the required skills to prepare for a career in in that field.

CompTIA® Cloud+® (Exam CV0-001)