Welcome to the course Cloud Computing Essentials.

cloud computing is a concept where information is placed on servers and sent over the Internet to other devices, such as computers, laptops, handhelds, and sensors. The cloud computing infrastructure majority consists of reliable servers. It is delivered through data centers, that are built on computer and storage virtualization technologies. Robust data encryptions within cloud-based systems reduced the possibilities f data breaches. Cloud storage architecture is loosely coupled where metadata operations are centralized enabling the data nodes to scale into the hundreds, each independently delivering data to the applications or users.

In this course, you'll learn the

fundamentals of Cloud computing

know about the companies offering cloud services

gain knowledge about the evolution of cloud computing and its characteristics

Types of cloud computing services availability

Cloud computing models

Many major technology companies offer cloud services: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Alibaba Cloud, IBM Cloud, Oracle, Salesforce, SAP.

Top books to read on cloud computing are listed below:

Cloud Computing: From Beginning to End by Ray Rafaels

Cloud Computing: Concepts, Technology & Architecture by Thomas Erl

Ahead in the Cloud: Best Practices for Navigating the Future of Enterprise IT by Stephen Orban

The Cloud Adoption Playbook: Proven Strategies for Transforming Your Organization with the Cloud by Moe Abdula, Ingo Averdunk, Roland Barcia, Kyle Brown, and Ndu Emuchay.

Cloud Computing Principles and Paradigms by Rajkumar Buyya