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Fundamental Cloud Concepts

July 2024 with Shawn Powers

Join Shawn Powers as we learn about the basic concepts of cloud computing and how it all works. Explore costs, networking, bandwidth management, and more.

Recommended Experience

Knowledge of cloud computing
Familiarity with cost management
Basic understanding of IT and networking concepts

Related certifications

Cloud Digital Leader

Related Job Functions

Cloud solutions architect
Cloud network technician
IT infrastructure manager

Shawn is an associate editor at Linux Journal. He has been teaching IT for more than a decade.

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Skill Outline

1. Introduction (1:17)
2. Advantages Offered by Cloud Computing (14:40)
3. CapEx, OpEx, and TCO (8:26)
4. Cloud Networking: IP Addresses and DNS (7:04)
5. Cloud Networking: Bandwidth and Latency (10:35)
6. Cloud Networking: Global Networks, and a Nifty Cloud Trick (11:17)
7. Google's Networking Advantage (6:01)

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