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Cloud Computing (Diploma)

Cloud service and deployment models, virtualization and major cloud platforms.

6 MonthsDuration 5Chapters29Topics
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Syllabus · पाठ्यक्रम

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01Unit 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing 5 topics
  1. Definition (NIST) and essential characteristics
  2. Evolution - cluster, grid and cloud
  3. Benefits and limitations
  4. Cloud architecture - front end and back end
  5. Applications of cloud computing
02Unit 2: Service and Deployment Models 6 topics
  1. Infrastructure as a Service
  2. Platform as a Service
  3. Software as a Service
  4. Shared responsibility
  5. Public, private, hybrid and community clouds
  6. Multi-cloud
03Unit 3: Virtualization 6 topics
  1. Concept of virtualization
  2. Type 1 and Type 2 hypervisors
  3. Server, storage and network virtualization
  4. Virtual machines and their life cycle
  5. Containers and Docker basics
  6. Load balancing and auto scaling
04Unit 4: Cloud Platforms and Storage 6 topics
  1. Amazon Web Services - EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda
  2. Microsoft Azure services
  3. Google Cloud Platform services
  4. Object, block and file storage
  5. Pay-as-you-go pricing and free tier
  6. Launching a VM and hosting a web page
05Unit 5: Cloud Security and Management 6 topics
  1. Security challenges in the cloud
  2. Identity and access management
  3. Data encryption at rest and in transit
  4. Service level agreements
  5. Backup and disaster recovery
  6. Serverless and edge computing trends

About

You will be able to

  • Explain the definition, characteristics, benefits and limitations of cloud computing
  • Compare IaaS, PaaS and SaaS service models with examples
  • Compare public, private, hybrid and community deployment models
  • Explain virtualization, hypervisors and containers
  • Describe the main services of AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud
  • Explain cloud storage, security, pricing and launch a basic virtual machine on a cloud platform

Who it is for

  • Diploma Computer Science & Engineering students of Semester 6 (BTEUP)
  • Diploma IT students and beginners interested in cloud careers

What you need

  • Computer networks and operating systems basics (Semester 4)

Questions

Which syllabus is followed?

The BTEUP Diploma Computer Science & Engineering Semester 6 Cloud Computing syllabus. Where your college syllabus differs, the centre follows your own syllabus.

Do I need to pay for a cloud account?

No for learning. Free tiers of AWS, Azure or GCP are enough; a debit/credit card may be needed for sign-up verification, so always delete resources after practice.

Does this help with certifications?

Yes. It gives the base for entry-level certifications such as AWS Cloud Practitioner or Azure Fundamentals.

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