LiveLessons - CompTIACloud

Copyright 2014

Edition: 1st

Online Video

ISBN-10: 0-7897-5335-9

ISBN-13: 978-0-7897-5335-9



http://www.informit.com/stor...e-video-course-9780789753359



4+ Hours of Video InstructionOverview



CompTIA Cloud+ LiveLessons is a unique video product that provides a solid understanding of cloud-based technologies and infrastructure. It looks at server, network, storage, and virtualization technologies and the aspects of IT security needed to implement industry best practices and pass the CompTIA Cloud+ certification exam. The product takes the student from an introduction to the fundamental concepts to a reasonably sophisticated understanding of the topics. Each lesson includes an in-depth summary so you can review key concepts.Description



CompTIA Cloud+ LiveLessons contains 7 individual video lessons, subdivided into 32 sublessons. The videos consist of audio instruction, animations, and video screencasts. Each video lab presents detailed objectives, lab diagrams, and video captures. Audio instruction throughout offers detailed explanations, tips, and configuration verifications.



Major sections are as follows:Lesson 1—Cloud Concepts and Models



Lesson 2—Virtualization



Lesson 3—Infrastructure



Lesson 4—Network Management



Lesson 5—Security



Lesson 6—Systems Management



Lesson 7—Business Continuity in the Cloud



About the Instructor



EMMETT DULANEY (Cloud+, Network+, A+, Security+) is a columnist for CertMag, an associate professor at Anderson University, and the author of numerous certification guides including CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide, CompTIA Security+ Study Guide, and CompTIA Network+ N10-005 Authorized Exam Cram.Skill Level

•Intermediate



What You Will Learn

•Server, network, storage, and virtualization technologies and the aspects of IT security needed to pass the CompTIA Cloud+ exam

•Cloud Concepts and Models

•Virtualization

•Infrastructure

•Network Management

•Security

•Systems Management

•Business Continuity in the Cloud



Who Should Take This Course



The target audiences for this video course are prospective candidates for CompTIA Cloud+ exam or those professionals seeking a definitive reference guide for cloud technologies.



The Primary audience includes:

•IT Administrators

•Managers, or engineers interested in migrating to a cloud platform

•Project managers for cloud computing services

•Cloud engineers

•Managers for data center SAN

•Business analysts in cloud computing



Course Requirements

•2-3 years experience in IT networking, network storage, or data center administration



Table of ContentsLesson 1—Cloud Concepts and Models (45 minutes)Lesson 1.1: Comparing and Contrasting Cloud Services (15)



Lesson 1.2: Comparing and Contrasting Cloud Delivery Models and Services (10)



Lesson 1.3: Understanding Cloud Characteristics and Terms (10)



Lesson 1.4: Understanding Object Storage Concepts (10)



Lesson 1.5: Lesson 1 Practice Review



Lesson 2—Virtualization (50 minutes)Lesson 2.1: Exploring Hypervisor Types (10)



Lesson 2.2: Installing, Configuring, and Managing Virtual Machines and Devices (10



Lesson 2.3: Virtual Resource Migration (10)



Lesson 2.4: Understanding the Benefits of Virtualization in a Cloud Environment (10)



Lesson 2.5: Comparing and Contrasting Virtual Components (10)



Lesson 2.6: Lesson 2 Practice Review



Lesson 3—Infrastructure (1 hour 20 minutes)Lesson 3.1: Comparing and Contrasting Storage Technologies (10)



Lesson 3.2: Exploring Storage Configuration Concepts (10)



Lesson 3.3: Executing Storage Provisioning (10)



Lesson 3.4: Implementing Appropriate Network Configurations (10)



Lesson 3.5: Understanding The Importance of Network Optimization (10)



Lesson 3.6: Troubleshooting Basic Network Connectivity Issues (10)



Lesson 3.7: Exploring Network Protocols, Ports, and Topologies (10)



Lesson 3.8: Examining Common Hardware Resources for Virtual Environments (10)



Lesson 3.9: Lesson 3 Practice Review



Lesson 4—Network Management (40 minutes)Lesson 4.1: Implementing Resource Monitoring Techniques (10)



Lesson 4.2: Allocating Physical (Host) Resources (10)



Lesson 4.3: Allocating Virtual (Guest) Resources (10)



Lesson 4.4: Implementing Tools for Remote Access (10)



Lesson 4.5: Lesson 4 Practice Review



Lesson 5—Security (1 hour)Lesson 5.1: Exploring Security Best Practices (15)



Lesson 5.2: Understanding Storage Security (10)



Lesson 5.3: Comparing and Contrasting Encryption Technologies and Methods (15)



Lesson 5.4: Determining Access Control Methods (10)



Lesson 5.5: Implementing Guest and Host Hardening Techniques (10)



Lesson 5.6: Lesson 5 Practice Review



Lesson 6—Systems Management (40 minutes)Lesson 6.1: Understanding Cloud Environment Policies and Procedures (10)



Lesson 6.2: Optimizing Physical Host Performance (10)



Lesson 6.3: Understanding Common Physical/Virtual Performance Concepts (10)



Lesson 6.4: Implementing Appropriate Testing Techniques (10)



Lesson 6.5: Lesson 6 Practice Review



Lesson 7—Business Continuity in the Cloud (20 minutes)Lesson 7.1: Comparing and Contrasting Disaster Recovery Methods (10)



Lesson 7.2: Deploying Solutions to Meet Availability Requirements (10)



Lesson 7.3: Lesson 7 Practice Review