The Cloud demystified

In this half-day ABIS training, the concepts behind Cloud based IT architectures are discussed in a non-technical manner. More specifically, the characteristics of 'clouds' are introduced, both from an architectural as well as an organisational point of view. Some core IT concepts – virtualisation, APIs, ... – are clarified high-level.

Finally, the impact of cloud-based solutions on the technical as well as non-technical – organisation of businesses will be introduced.

Schedule

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17 Jun0.5Leuven 350 EUR (excl. VAT)
17 Jun0.5web based 350 EUR (excl. VAT)
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Intended for

This training is suited for anyone who wants to know more about Cloud based technologies and implementations.

Background

No specific prior knowledge is required.

Main topics

  • What is?
  • Before cloud computing: architecture, setup and infrastructure
  • And after ... : what has changed?
  • Characteristics - pro's and cons.
    For example: speed, cost of hardware & software, scalability, elasticity, security, disaster recovery, ...
  • Types / Models
  • deployment based – public cloud, private cloud, hybrid cloud
  • services model provided:
  • IAAS, PAAS, SAAS
  • other? DBAAS, ...
  • What does a Cloud offering look like from a technical/architectural point of view? What are the components of such a solution?
  • Some core technical concepts behind all cloud implementations
  • virtualization – hypervisor
  • API
  • load balancing
  • data centers – availability zones – regions
  • Current day Cloud implementations, and the core services they render (concept/label/term recognition)

AWS, Azure, Google, Other

  • The impact of a cloud implementation on existing ICT staff
  • change in functions and roles
  • change in required skills: technical, problem solving, security and compliance, continuous learning
  • The impact of a cloud implementation on current day application development, testing and deployment - CI/CD
  • The impact of a cloud implementation on any organisation: organisational, cultural, legal

Training method

Classroom training, can be offered in-person or in Virtual Classroom format.

Duration

0.5 days.

Course leader

Arnout Veugelen, Kris Van Thillo


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