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Cloud Computing: Public Cloud Uses and Considerations
Master basic-level techniques to use public cloud tools more securely, efficiently, and confidently.Preview the first lesson free — get full access to all 23 lessons.
Essential Provider : KnowledgeCity 6 chapters · 23 Lessons · 56m in Arabic, English, Spanish
Course Description
Today, nearly every business uses some form of cloud computing. But choosing the right model and knowing how to protect your data in a shared environment takes planning. In this Cloud Computing: Public Cloud Uses and Considerations course, you’ll explore cloud service models, security responsibilities, and data protection strategies. We’ll discuss some important considerations to take when working with a cloud computing vendor, like how to manage performance, costs, and professional relationships.
You’ll also learn how public cloud platforms support business flexibility and scale operations. This course explains the differences between IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS, along with public, private, and hybrid deployment strategies.
And finally, you’ll learn how cloud security works, what you’re responsible for, and how to meet legal requirements like GDPR and HIPAA. Whether you’re part of IT or not, this course will help you understand the public cloud and make smarter decisions about how it’s used at work.
What You'll Learn
- Identify the key features of public cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and deployment strategies (public, private, hybrid)
- Explain the shared responsibility model for cloud security
- Apply best practices for access control, encryption, and data protection
- Analyze cost management options and performance optimization techniques
- Evaluate cloud providers based on your business needs, including SLAs and vendor contracts
- Plan cloud migration strategy and meet legal requirements like GDPR and HIPAA
Key Takeaways
- Nearly every business uses some form of cloud computing, but choosing the right model and protecting data in a shared environment takes planning.
- The course explains the differences between IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS, along with public, private, and hybrid deployment strategies.
- Cloud security follows a shared responsibility model that defines what you are responsible for and how to meet legal requirements like GDPR and HIPAA.
- Working with a cloud computing vendor involves important considerations such as managing performance, costs, and professional relationships.
- Public cloud platforms support business flexibility and help scale operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
Whether you are part of IT or not, this course helps you understand the public cloud and make smarter decisions about how it is used at work.
What topics does this course cover?
It covers cloud service models, security responsibilities, and data protection strategies, along with considerations for working with a cloud vendor such as managing performance, costs, and professional relationships. It also explains the differences between IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS and public, private, and hybrid deployment strategies.
What skills will I gain from this course?
You will build skills in Cloud Management, Cloud Services, and Data Security.
Does this course address legal and compliance requirements?
Yes. You will learn how cloud security works, what you are responsible for, and how to meet legal requirements like GDPR and HIPAA, including a lesson on compliance standards and regulations.
Does the course cover selecting and managing a cloud provider?
Yes. It includes lessons on criteria for selecting cloud service providers, understanding Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and managing vendor relationships and contracts.
