INT-2688 Cloud+ Preparation

Credits: 3
The Cloud+ Preparation course maps to the Computing Technology Industry Association’s (CompTIA) Cloud+ Certification exam, which validates the skills needed to maintain and optimize cloud infrastructure services. The course provides students the knowledge and skills to implement, maintain, and deliver cloud technologies. Skill-based labs cover networking, storage, security, and virtualization. This is an introductory course for students who want to explore cloud computing and for those who feel they need extra preparation for advanced virtualization courses like VMware, Citrix, and Amazon Web Service (AWS).
Prerequisite(s): INT-1450 or INT-1550
Course Outcomes

Identify common hardware resources and features used to enable virtual environments.
Configure virtual machines and devices.
Configure storage provisioning.
Implement resource allocation and monitoring techniques.
Identify storage security concepts, encryption technologies and methods.
Optimize physical host performance.
Compare and contrast disaster recovery methods.