Course Outline
Module 1: The Term “The Cloud”?
This module explores the origins and meaning of the term “The Cloud,” helping participants distinguish Cloud Technologies from other IT services. It also covers various types of Cloud infrastructure and Cloud services.
Lessons
- Types of Cloud Infrastructure
- Private Cloud
- Public Cloud
- Hybrid Cloud
- Types of Cloud Services
- Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS)
- Platform As A Service (PaaS)
- Software As A Service (SaaS)
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe and understand the types of Cloud Infrastructure and Cloud Services.
- Compare Private, Public, and Hybrid cloud deployments and scenarios.
- Evaluate products based on their service type: IaaS, PaaS, or SaaS.
Module 2: Understanding and Utilizing Cloud Systems
This module teaches students how to analyze cloud systems to determine how they can benefit an organization.
Lessons
- The Cloud as a Utility Model
- The Cloud as a Housing Model
- Cloud systems adoption by industry
- The Cloud mobile advantage
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Explain how to analyze cloud systems to determine their organizational benefits.
- Understand common analogies used to describe Cloud systems.
- Describe the Cloud housing model.
- Compare On-Premises and Cloud models.
- Compare Cloud adoption across industries.
- Describe the advantage Cloud systems offer in connecting to and configuring mobile devices.
Module 3: Cloud Infrastructure Technologies
This module explains the protocols and standards used in Cloud systems, X.500 Directories, the use of X.509 certificates, and the concepts surrounding Single Sign-On (SSO).
Lessons
- LDAP Lightweight Directory Access Protocol
- X.500 Directory Systems
- X.509 Certificate Services and PKI
- Single Sign On (SSO) and Same Sign On (SSO)
- Some SSO Designs in Microsoft environments
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the key features of LDAP and explain their importance.
- Understand what X.500 systems are and their relationship to Active Directory and Cloud systems.
- Describe X.509 certificate services and how PKI is used with Directories and Cloud services for Authentication and Encryption.
- Understand the importance of SSO and distinguish between Same and Single Sign-On.
- Describe common Microsoft implementations of Same and Single Sign-On.
Module 4: Control of Data and Continuity of Services
This module covers Service Level Agreements, Change Management, and the roles and responsibilities organizations must fulfill to ensure computing services and data remain secure and available.
Lessons
- Service Level Agreements (SLA)
- Change Management
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the key features of a Service Level Agreement for typical Cloud systems.
- Understand the meaning of 99.9% uptime and its relation to an SLA.
- Describe how Change Management in the Cloud differs from On-Premises environments.
Module 5: Security & Privacy Considerations
This module addresses critical security topics for all cloud products and services, including regulatory requirements, eDiscovery, Investigative Support, Data Segregation, Long-Term Viability, and auditing.
Lessons
- How Secure is the Cloud?
- Privileged User Access
- Regulatory Compliance
- Investigative Support
- Data Segregation
- Recovery
- Long-Term Viability – Transfer of Data
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe security concerns and mitigations in cloud systems.
- Understand how regulatory compliance and auditing are handled in a cloud environment.
- Answer critical questions regarding long-term systems management and viability.
Module 6: Review Questions
This module reviews all major topics covered in the one-day class, offering students an opportunity to reinforce their retention of the material and expand on related topics. It also allows the instructor to gauge learner comprehension and address any knowledge gaps.
Lessons
- Cloud Advantages
- Cloud Terms and Acronyms
- Microsoft Cloud Products
- Security and Regulations
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a firm understanding and comprehension of the course's principle topics.
Module 7: PKI Fundamentals (optional)
This module explains why understanding Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) is critical for the design, maintenance, and management of cloud technology. Most technologies supporting the cloud and its access include PKI components. PKI is not a standalone system but a series of technologies incorporated by developers into security and access systems.
Lessons
- PKI Fundamentals
- Digital Signing
- PKI Review Questions
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the key features and functions of PKI.
- Understand the importance of underlying cloud technologies.
- Describe how PKI Authentication, Encryption, and Digital Signing work.
Module 8: Understanding Cloud Authentication and Authorization (optional)
This module explains Authentication as the process of verifying that entities, such as users or computers, are who they claim to be. Authorization determines what rights or permissions a user or computer has. SID, GUID, and traditional ACLs can pose challenges in Hybrid Cloud environments or SSO implementations because these identification systems are often unique to a vendor or network system. This module explains how new systems are deployed to overcome these issues.
Lessons
- Understanding Cloud Authentication and Authorization
- How Claims systems can replace GUID and ACL biased systems.
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the key features used in traditional systems and explain how new claims-based systems offer advantages in the cloud.
Module 9: Labs and Demonstrations (optional)
Depending on the time allocated and the audience, the instructor may choose to present selected demonstrations or, if equipment is available, allow students time for hands-on experience.
Lessons
- Azure Availability Evaluation
- Office 365 simulation walkthrough
Lab : Azure Availability Evaluation
- Evaluating Microsoft Azure Cloud Services
Lab : Office 365 Simulation Walkthrough
- Administrating Office 365 Part 1
- Administrating Office 365 Part 2
- Administrating Office 365 Part 3
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the key features for evaluating Microsoft Azure availability.
- Perform a walkthrough of Office 365 management environments.
Requirements
Before attending this course, students must have:
- A basic understanding of networking concepts.
- Basic knowledge of Windows.
- A fundamental understanding of security concepts, such as authentication and authorization.
Testimonials (1)
Thank you for the informative and wonderful course. I would also like to thank the trainer Mr. Ahmed El Gendy for delivering the information in a very smooth and understandable manner. I have benefited greatly from this course and can confidently say that I now understand all the topics and can apply them practically.
