Virtualization and Cloud Awareness

Duration:

4 hours

Audience: 

• IT and business executives who want to receive an overview of the concepts and the significance of virtualization and cloud computing.
• IT and business staff who need a brief overview and awareness of the virtualization and cloud computing concepts.

Learning Objectives: 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the common terms and definitions of virtualization and cloud computing and be able to give examples.
• Understand the technical capabilities and business benefits of virtualization and cloud computing and how to measure these benefits.
• Describe the landscape of different types of virtualization and understand the different 
• types of clouds.
• Illustrate how key application features can be delivered on virtual infrastructures.
• Explain typical steps that lead to the successful adoption of virtualization technologies.
• Understand the similarities and differences between cloud computing and outsourcing.

Delivery: 

• Online, self-paced training allows participants to train at their own speed, permitting them to concentrate on areas of specific need. They can train from any computer with Internet access, and the course takes about 4 hours to complete.
• Learn virtually anytime, anyplace, and at any pace.
• Online training is the most cost effective means for employees to achieve certification particularly for companies with remote employees or multiple office locations.

Certification:

• Not applicable

Course Contents

• Course Introduction - Course Overview
• Introduction to Virtualization and Cloud Computing - Concepts and Definitions, Cloud Computing and Virtualization in Context, Landscape, Suitability for Organizations
• Virtualization - Server Virtualization, Workplace Virtualization, Vendors, Business Value, Adopting Virtualization
• Cloud Computing - Cloud Service Mode, Cloud Service Providers, Risks Connected to Cloud Computing

Prerequisites

• There are no formal prerequisites