NCTA Cloud Architecture

Target Student
This course is designed for system administrators who wish to plan, design, and implement cloud services for their organizations. This includes the ability understand cloud solution features, capabilities, and components offered by cloud provides at a deep level so as to design cloud and hybrid solutions for application deployment and infrastructure scenarios. Cloud architects must also evaluate, and plan for the appropriate compute, network, database, and security components to build a solution that meets the needs of their organization. In addition, they must secure, monitor, and optimize those solutions.

Prerequisites
To ensure your success in this course you should have experience with basic client and server deployment, configuration, and use. You should also be familiar with evaluating, implementing, accessing, administering cloud services, including Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) solutions. You should also have experience deploying applications to and managing applications in cloud environments. You can obtain this level of skills and knowledge by taking the following Logical Operations courses:

• NCTA Cloud Technologies
• NCTA Cloud Operations

Course Objectives
In this course, you will manage the design and plan the implementation of cloud architectures as needed to function as a Certified Cloud Master. You will:

• Plan a cloud solutions architecture.
• Select Amazon Web Services Building Blocks.
• Select AWS infrastructure components.
• Select Rackspace Cloud features and components.
• Select Microsoft Azure features and components.
• Manage hardware requirements and constraints.
• Select operating systems for cloud solutions.
• Determine database support for applications.
• Select middleware to meet application performance requirements.
• Determine licensing requirements for cloud services.
• Protect business continuity.
• Secure data with encryption.
• Secure access to cloud services.
• Secure data in transit and at rest.
• Monitor security.
• Manage volume.
• Manage the application experience.
• Manage business requirements for cloud solutions.

Lesson 1: Planning a Cloud Solution Architecture
Topic A: Determine Business Needs for Cloud Computing Solutions
• Determine the business needs for cloud computing solutions.
Terminology Review
• Identify the terminology used in cloud computing.
Core Concepts of Cloud Computing
• Identify core concepts used in cloud computing.
Business Trends in Cloud Computing
• Describe business trends in cloud computing.
Emerging Trends in Cloud Computing
• Describe emerging trends in cloud computing.
Key IT Roles in Cloud Computing
• Identify key IT roles in cloud computing.
Core Responsibilities of a Cloud Architect
• Describe the core responsibilities of a cloud architect.
Guidelines for Determining Business Needs for Cloud Computing Solutions
Determining Business Needs for Cloud Computing Solutions

Topic B: Identify Cloud Computing Facility Requirements
• Identify cloud computing facility requirements.
Data Centers
• Describe requirements for cloud data centers.
Modular Data Centers
• Describe modular data centers.
Carriers
• Describe carriers as related to cloud computing data centers.
Carrier Neutrality
• Describe the carrier neutrality related to cloud computing solutions.
Electrical Support
• Describe electrical support needed for cloud computing facilities.
Identify Requirements for Cloud Computing Facilities

Topic C: Determine the Type of Cloud Service Model
• Determine the type of cloud service model a business needs.
Key Service Models and Providers
• Identify the key service models and some example providers.
Software as a Service (SaaS) and Traditional Software Purchases
• Describe software as a service compared to traditional software purchase and implementation.
Key Reasons for Selecting SaaS Solutions
• Identify common reasons why SaaS solutions are selected over traditional software purchases.
Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Traditional Application Deployment
• Describe platform as a service compared to traditional application deployment options.
Key Reasons for Selecting PaaS Solutions
• Identify common reasons why PaaS Solutions are selected over traditional application deployment solutions.
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Traditional Infrastructure
• Describe infrastructure as a service compared to maintaining traditional infrastructure.
Key Reasons for Selecting IaaS Solutions
• Identify common reasons way IaaS solutions are selected over traditional infrastructure.
Guidelines for Determining the Type of Cloud Service Model Required
Determining the Type of Cloud Service Model Required

Topic D: Determine the Type of Cloud Implementation to Use
• Determine what type of cloud implementations best meet business needs.
Overview of Cloud Implementations
• Describe the different cloud implementations.
Public Cloud and Traditional Networking Infrastructures
• Describe the public cloud implementation compared to traditional infrastructure.
Key Reasons to Select Public Cloud Implementation
• Identify key reasons why a business would select a public cloud implementation.
Private Cloud and Traditional Networking Infrastructures
• Describe the private cloud implementation compared to traditional infrastructure.
Key Reason to Select Private Cloud Implementation
• Identify key reasons why a business would select a private cloud implementation.
Hybrid Cloud and Traditional Networking Infrastructure
• Identify the hybrid cloud implementation compared to traditional infrastructure.
Key Reasons to Select a Hybrid Cloud Implementation
• Identify key reasons why a business would select a hybrid cloud implementation.
Guidelines for Determining the Type of Cloud Implementation to Use
Determining the Type of Cloud Implementation to Use

Lesson 2: Selecting Amazon Web Services Building Blocks
Topic A: Select Availability and Management Building Blocks
• Select the AWS Building Blocks that provide availability and management.
Global Infrastructure
• Describe how global infrastructure facilitates cloud computing.
Multiple Global Availability Zones
• Describe the multiple global availability zones.
Key Benefits for Global Availability Zones
• Identify the key benefits of global availability zones.
Location Concerns
• Describe location concerns related to data, apps, and services.
Management and Administration of AWS
• Identify the management and administration options for AWS.
AWS Building Blocks
• Identify AWS Building Blocks.
AWS Building Block Scenarios
• Describe the AWS building block scenarios.
Guidelines for Selecting AWS Building Blocks for Availability and Management
Selecting AWS Building Blocks for Availability and Management

Topic B: Select AWS Cross Cloud Service Features
• Select AWS cross cloud service features to support business needs.
Amazon CloudWatch
• Describe Amazon CloudWatch.
Amazon Simple Notification Services (SNS)
• Describe the Amazon SNS.
Amazon Simple Workflow Service (SWF)
• Describe the Amazon SWF.
AWS Elastic Beanstalk
• Describe AWS Elastic Beanstalk.
AWS CloudFormation
• Describe AWS CloudFormation.
AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Describe AWS IAM.
AWS Cross Cloud Service Feature Scenarios
• Identify AWS cross cloud service feature scenarios.
Guidelines for Selecting AWS Cross Cloud Service Features
Selecting AWS Cross Cloud Service Features

Topic C: Select AWS Platform Building Blocks
• Select AWS platform building blocks to meet business needs.
Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS)
• Describe Amazon SQS.
Amazon Simple Email Service (SES)
• Describe Amazon SES.
Amazon CloudSearch
• Describe Amazon CloudSearch.
Amazon CloudFront
• Describe Amazon CloudFront.
Amazon Elastic MapReduce (EMR)
• Describe Amazon EMR.
AWS PaaS Example Scenario
• Describe an example of using AWS PaaS.
Guidelines for Selecting AWS Platform Building Blocks
Selecting AWS Platform Building Blocks

Lesson 3: Selecting AWS Infrastructure Components
Topic A: Select AWS Compute Components
• Select AWS compute components.
Key Concerns for Compute and Networking Components
• Describe key concerns for selecting compute components.
Compute Components for Cloud Computing
• List compute components commonly used for cloud computing.
AWS Infrastructure Overview
• Describe the infrastructure of the AWS.
Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2)
• Describe Amazon EC2.
Virtualization for Cloud Computing
• Describe how virtualization is used in cloud computing solutions
Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)
• Describe Amazon VPC.
Auto Scaling
• Define auto scaling.
AWS IaaS Example Scenario
• Describe an example of using AWS IaaS.
Guidelines for Selecting AWS Compute Components
Selecting AWS Compute Components

Topic B: Select AWS Networking Components
Key Concerns for Networking Components
• Describe key concerns for selecting networking components.
Network Components for Cloud Computing
• Describe common network components used in cloud computing solutions.
Elastic Load Balancing
• Describe elastic load balancing.
Amazon WorkSpaces
• Describe Amazon WorkSpaces.
Amazon Route 53
• Describe Amazon Route 53.
AWS Direct Connect
• Describe AWS Direct Connect.
AWS Infrastructure Example
• Describe an example of AWS infrastructure.
Guidelines for Selecting AWS Networking Components
Selecting AWS Networking Components

Topic C: Select AWS Database Services
• Select AWS database services.
Key Concerns for Database Services
• Describe key concerns business have when selecting database services
Relational Databases
• Describe relational databases.
Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)
• Describe Amazon RDS.
Amazon DynamoDB
• Describe Amazon DynamoDB.
Amazon ElastiCache
• Describe Amazon ElastiCache.
Amazon Redshift
• Describe Amazon Redshift.
Amazon SimpleDB
• Describe Amazon SimpleDB.
Guidelines for Selecting AWS Database Services
Selecting AWS Database Services

Topic D: Select AWS Storage and Content Delivery Components
• Select AWS storage and content delivery.
Key Concerns for Storage and Content Delivery Components
• Describe key concerns business have when selecting storage and content delivery.
Storage and Content Delivery Components for Cloud Computing
• Identify storage and content delivery components.
Object Storage and Block Storage
• Compare object storage and block storage.
Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3)
• Describe Amazon S3.
Amazon Glacier
• Describe Amazon Glacier.
Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS)
• Describe Amazon EBS.
AWS Import and Export Services
• Describe the AWS import and export services.
Storage Integration with Amazon CloudFront
• Describe Amazon CloudFront.
Guidelines for Selecting AWS Storage and Content Delivery Components
Selecting AWS Storage and Content Delivery Components

Topic E: Monitor AWS Solutions with Analytics
• Monitor AWS solutions with analytics.
Key Concerns for Analytics
• Describe key concerns business have for monitoring cloud infrastructure and components
Overview of AWS Analytics
• Describe AWS analytics.
Amazon Elastic MapReduce (EMR)
• Describe Amazon EMR.
Amazon Kinesis
• Describe Amazon Kinesis.
Amazon Data Pipeline
• Describe the Amazon Data Pipeline.
Third Party Analytics Solutions
• Describe third party analytics solutions.
AWS Analytics Scenarios
• Describe different AWS analytics scenarios.
Guidelines for Monitoring AWS Solutions
Monitoring AWS Solutions with Analytics

Lesson 4: Selecting Rackspace Cloud Features and Components
Topic A: Select Rackspace Cloud Compute and Network Components
• Select Rackspace cloud compute and network components.
Rackspace Cloud Servers
• Define Rackspace Cloud Server options.
RackConnect
• Describe RackConnect for hybrid solutions.
Rackspace Cloud Networks
• Describe Rackspace Cloud Network options.
Rackspace Load Balancers
• Describe load balancers in Rackspace Cloud.
Rackspace Cloud DNS
• Describe cloud DNS in Rackspace Cloud.
Rackspace OnMetal
• Describe Rackspace OnMetal service offerings.
Rackspace Auto Scale
• Describe Auto Scale features in Rackspace cloud implementations.
Orchestration
• Describe orchestration provisioning and management features.
Guidelines for Selecting Rackspace Compute and Network Components
Selecting Rackspace Compute and Network Components

Topic B: Select Rackspace Cloud Database Components
• Select Rackspace cloud databases.
Cloud Databases
• Describe databases offerings in Rackspace cloud solutions
MySQL Database
• Describe MySQL database as compared to other database solutions.
Percona Server
• Describe Percona Server as compared to other database solutions.
MariaDB
• Describe MariaDB as compared to other database solutions.
NoSQL Databases
• Describe NoSQL Databases.
ObjectRocket
• Describe the ObjectRocket NoSQL database option.
Managed NoSQL Databases
• Describe managed NoSQL database options in Rackspace Cloud.
Big Data Platform
• Describe the Rackspace Cloud Big Data Platform.
Cloud Queuing
• Describe cloud queuing services available for applications.
Guidelines for Selecting Rackspace Cloud Database Components
Selecting Rackspace Cloud Database Components

Topic C: Select Rackspace Cloud Storage
• Select Rackspace Cloud block storage to meet requirements.
Block Storage
• Describe block storage.
Cloud Files
• Describe cloud files.
Cloud Backup
• Describe cloud backup.
Rackspace Cloud Content Delivery Network (CDN)
• Describe Rackspace’s CDN option.
Guidelines for Selecting Rackspace Cloud Storage
Selecting Rackspace Cloud Storage

Topic D: Monitor Rackspace Solutions with Cloud Analytics
• Monitor Rackspace Cloud analytics.
Rackspace Cloud Monitoring
• Describe cloud monitoring options for Rackspace cloud solutions.
Configuration Requirements
• Describe configuration requirements for cloud monitoring.
Remote Monitoring
• Describe remote monitoring options for monitoring Rackspace cloud solutions.
System Status Monitoring
• Describe system status monitoring.
Platform Status Monitoring
• Describe platform status monitoring.
Agent Monitoring
• Describe agent monitoring.
Data Monitoring
• Describe data monitoring.
Alarms and Notifications
• Describe alarm and notification options.
Security
• Describe options for secure monitoring.
Third Party Solutions
• Describe third party analytics solutions.
Guidelines for Monitoring Rackspace PaaS and IaaS Analytics Solutions
Monitoring Rackspace PaaS and IaaS Analytics Solutions

Lesson 5: Selecting Microsoft Azure Features and Components
Topic A: Select Azure Compute and Network Services
• Select Azure compute and network services.
Virtual Machines
• Describe virtual machines.
Azure Cloud Services
• List Azure cloud services.
Web Sites
• Describe web sites.
Mobile Services
• Describe mobile services.
ExpressRoute
• Describe ExpressRoute.
Virtual Network
• Describe virtual network.
Azure Traffic Manager
• Describe Azure Traffic Manager.
Guidelines for Selecting Azure Compute and Network Services
Selecting Azure Compute and Network Services

Topic B: Select Azure Data Services
• Select Azure data services.
Azure Storage Options
• Describe Azure storage options.
SQL Databases
• Describe SQL databases.
Microsoft SQL Server
• Describe Microsoft SQL Server in Azure solutions
HDInsight
• Define HDInsight.
Cache
• Describe cache.
Recovery Services
• Describe recovery services.
Guidelines for Selecting Azure Data Services
Selecting Azure Data Services

Topic C: Select Azure App Services
• Select Azure app services.
Azure Media Services
• Describe media services in Azure.
Azure Service Bus
• Describe service bus in Azure.
Azure Notification Hubs
• Describe notification hub in Azure.
Azure Scheduler
• Describe the Azure Scheduler.
BizTalk Services
• Describe BizTalk services in Azure.
Active Directory
• Describe Active Directory in Azure.
Multi-factor Authentication
• Describe multi-factor authentication in Azure.
Guidelines for Selecting Azure App Services
Selecting Azure App Services

Topic D: Monitor Azure Solutions with Analytics
• Monitor Azure Solutions with analytics.
Azure Cloud Service Monitoring
(https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/documentation/articles/cloud-services-how-to-monitor/)
Azure Diagnostics for Cloud Services
• Describe Azure cloud service monitoring and diagnostics
Options for Enabling Diagnostics Connection String
• Describe the options for enabling the diagnostics connection string
Monitoring Levels
• Describe monitoring levels available in Azure monitoring and diagnostics
Metrics Table
• Describe the metrics table in in Azure monitoring and diagnostics
Metrics Chart
• Describe the metrics chart in in Azure monitoring and diagnostics
Options for Accessing Data Outside the Azure Portal
• Describe options for accessing data outside the Azure Portal.
Third Party Solutions
• Describe third party analytics solutions available.
Guidelines for Monitoring Azure PaaS and IaaS Analytics Solutions
Monitoring Azure PaaS and IaaS Analytics Solutions

Topic E: Select a Cloud Provider to Meet Business Needs
• Select from different cloud providers to choose the provider that best meets your needs.
Map of Components
• Describe how components of major cloud providers map to functions and services.
Building Blocks Visualized
• Visualize how components combine to create cloud solutions.
Red Hat OpenStack Deployment
• Describe a Red Hat OpenStack deployment.
AWS Standard Architecture
• Describe the standard architecture of an AWS solution.
Azure Standard Architecture
• Describe the standard architecture of an Azure solution.
Cloud Service Providers Analysis
• Compare services and features available from major cloud service providers.
Guidelines for Selecting a Cloud Provider to Meet Business Needs
Selecting a Cloud Provider to Meet Business Needs

Lesson 6: Managing Hardware Requirements and Constraints
Topic A: Manage Compute Resources
• Manage compute resources to mitigate constraints.
CPU Usage Consideration by Applications
• Describe processing power needs.
CPU Bound Applications
• Describe CPU bound applications.
Options for Dealing with CPU Bound Applications
• Describe the options for dealing with CPU bound applications.
Concurrent Processes Issues
• Describe concurrent processes issues.
Scalability: Horizontal Growth of Compute Resources
• Describe horizontal growth of computer resources for scalability.
Scalability: Vertical Growth of Compute Resources
• Describe vertical growth of computer resources for scalability.
License Requirements and Restrictions based on CPU and OS
• Describe the license requirements and restrictions based on CPU and OS.
Guidelines for Managing Compute Resources
Managing Compute Resources

Topic B: Manage Memory Usage for Cloud Solutions
• Manage memory usage for cloud solutions.
Memory Usage in Transaction Processing
• Describe the memory usage in transaction processing.
Memory Bound Applications
• Describe memory bound applications.
Memory Relationship to Performance
• Describe the relationship between memory and performance.
Memory Use Optimization Strategies
• Describe memory use optimization strategies.
Caching
• Describe caching.
Paging
• Describe paging.
OS Type
• Describe OS type.
Sharing
• Describe sharing.
Scalability: Horizontal Growth of Memory
• Describe horizontal growth of memory for scalability.
License Requirements and Restrictions Based on Memory
• Describe the requirements and restrictions based on memory.
Guidelines for Managing Memory Usage in Cloud Solutions
Managing Memory Usage in Cloud Solutions

Topic C: Manage Storage
• Describe the management of storage.
Storage Terminology
• Define storage terminology.
Key Elements of Storage Performance: Disks and Spindles
• Define disks and spindles.
Read and Write Characteristics
• Describe the read and write characteristics.
Application Performance Issues Related to Storage
• Identify the application performance Issues related to storage.
Object Storage Performance on SAN and NAS
• Describe the object storage performance on SAN and NAS.
Block Storage Performance on SAN and NAS
• Describe the block storage performance on SAN and NAS.
Backup Considerations
• Identify backup considerations.
Replication Considerations
• Identify replication considerations.
Disaster Recovery Considerations
• Identify disaster recovery considerations.
Guidelines for Managing Storage
Managing Storage

Topic D: Manage Network Components
• Describe the management of network components.
Network Performance Issues
• Describe issues that can arise with network performance in cloud solutions.
Bandwidth Measurement Options
• Identify bandwidth measurement options.
Public Network Types
• Define public network types.
Private Network Types
• Define private network types.
Public and Private Networks
• Compare public and private networks.
LAN and WAN Optimization Considerations
• Describe LAN and WAN optimization considerations.
Guidelines for Managing Network Components
Managing Network Components
Identifying Performance Issues

Lesson 7: Selecting Operating Systems for Cloud Solutions
Topic A: Determine Operating System Requirements
• Determine the requirements for operating systems.
OS Cost Considerations
• Identify OS cost considerations.
Mission Critical OS Needs
• Identify mission critical OS needs.
OS Maintenance
• Describe OS maintenance.
OS Patching
• Describe OS patching.
Application Requirements
• Describe application requirements.
Cloud Support
• Describe cloud support.
Staff Knowledge and Familiarity
• Describe staff knowledge and familiarity.
Guidelines for Determining Operating System Requirements for Cloud Solutions
Determining Operating System Requirements for Cloud Solutions

Topic B: Select Operating Systems for Cloud Solutions
• Select appropriate operating systems for cloud solutions.
Microsoft Windows Server
• Describe the Microsoft Windows Server solution.
Linux Versions
• Describe the Linux solution.
AS-400
• Describe the AS 400 solution.
Unix
• Describe the Unix solution.
Oracle Solaris
• Describe the Oracle Solaris solution.
Common Cloud Operating System Tradeoffs
• Identify the common cloud operating system tradeoffs.
Guidelines for Selecting an Operating System for Cloud Solutions
Selecting an Operating System for Cloud Solutions

Lesson 8: Determining Database Support for Applications
Topic A: Define Database Types
• Define database types to meet requirements of applications.
Common SQL Database
• Describe common SQL databases used in cloud computing.
SQL Database: Oracle MySQL
• Describe Oracle MySQL.
SQL Database: Oracle Database
• Describe Oracle Database.
SQL Database: Postgres
• Describe Postgres.
Common NoSQL Databases
• Describe common NoSQL databases used in cloud computing.
NoSQL Databases: Column Stores
• Identify column stores in NoSQL databases.
NoSQL Databases: Document Stores
• Identify document stores in NoSQL databases.
NoSQL Databases: Key Value/Tuple Stores
• Identify key value/tuple stores in NoSQL databases.
NoSQL Databases: Graphing
• Identify graphing in NoSQL databases.
NoSQL Databases: Multi-Model
• Identify multi-mode in NoSQL databases.
Comparison of SQL and NoSQL Databases
• Compare SQL and NoSQL databases.
Guidelines for Defining SQL and NoSQL Database Requirements
Defining SQL and NoSQL Database Requirements

Topic B: Select a Database for a Cloud Solution
• Select a database that works for a cloud solution.
Impact of Application Stack on Database Selection
• Identify the impact of the application stack when selecting a database.
Impact of OS on Database Selection
• Identify the impact of the OS when selecting a database.
Impact of Developer Support on Database Selection
• Identify the developer support needed when selecting a database.
Impact of Provider Availability on Database Selection
• Identify the impact of provider availability when selecting a database.
Impact of Additional Cloud Database Features
• Identify the impact of cloud database features when selecting a database.
Guidelines for Selecting a Database for a Cloud Solution
Selecting a Database for a Cloud Solution

Lesson 9: Selecting Middleware to Meet Application Performance Requirements
Topic A: Define Middleware Requirements
• Define the requirements for middleware.
Function of Middleware
• Describe the function of middleware.
Async RPC
• Define async RPC.
Sync RPC
• Define sync RPC.
Publish/Subscribe
• Define publish and subscribe.
Message-Oriented Middleware
• Describe message-oriented middleware.
SQL-oriented Data Access
• Describe SQL oriented data access.
Middleware Examples
• Identify different examples of middleware.
Guidelines for Defining Middleware Requirements for Cloud Solutions
Defining Middleware Requirements for Cloud Solutions

Topic B: Select an Application Package to Meet Requirements
• Select an application package to meet performance requirements.
Application and Packages Offered by Cloud Providers
• Identify applications and packages offered by cloud providers.
Administrator and User Access
• Compare administrator and user access.
Types of Access
• Identify different types of access.
Performance Expectations
• Describe performance expectations.
Performance Perception and Reality
• Compare performance perception and reality.
Application Service Level Agreements (SLA)
• Describe application service level agreements.
Guidelines for Selecting Application Packages
Selecting Application Packages

Lesson 10: Determining Licensing Requirements for Cloud Services
Topic A: Determining Cloud Licensing Models and Limitations
• Define cloud licensing models and their limitations.
Licensing Constraints in Cloud Environments
• Identify licensing constraints in cloud environments.
Enterprise License Agreements
• Describe enterprise license agreements.
Blanket License Agreements
• Describe blanker license agreements.
End User License Agreements
• Describe end user license agreements.
Per User and Per Module License Models
• Describe per user and per module license models.
Licensing Models Compared
• Compare different licensing models.
Guidelines for Determining Licensing Requirements for Cloud Solutions
Determining Licensing Requirements for Cloud Solutions

Topic B: Define Service Level Agreements (SLA)
• Define service level agreements and considerations.
Service Level Agreements
• Define service level agreements.
Common Service Level Agreement Terms
• Identify common service level agreement terms.
SLA Consideration: Data Lifecycle Management
• Describe data lifecycle management.
SLA Consideration: High Availability
• Describe high availability.
SLA Consideration: Disaster Recovery
• Describe disaster recovery.
SLA Consideration: Backup and Data Protection
• Describe backup and data protection.
Common Service Level Agreements
• List common service level agreements.
Guidelines for Defining Service Level Agreements
Defining Service Level Agreements

Lesson 11: Protecting Business Continuity
Topic A: Protect Data
• Protect data using different methods available in cloud implementation.
Data Protection
• Describe data protection.
Data Lifecycle Management
• Describe data lifecycle management.
Profile Based Data Retention Polices
• Identify profile based data retention polices.
Data Replication
• Describe data replication.
Backup Options
• Describe back up options.
High Availability Options
• Describe high availability options.
Snapshots
• Describe snapshots.
Snapshot Application Considerations
• Identify snapshot application considerations.
Cloning
• Describe cloning.
Data Protection Strategy Examples
• Describe examples of data protection strategies.
Guidelines for Protecting Data
Protecting Data

Topic B: Ensure Business Continuity
• Ensure business continuity for cloud solutions.
Approach to Business Continuity
• Describe the approach to business continuity.
Business and IT Consideration
• Identify business and IT considerations.
Business Continuity Scenarios
• Describe different business continuity scenarios.
Escalation Paths
• Identify escalation paths for business continuity.
Automated Processes for Application Continuity
• Describe automated processes for application continuity.
Failover and Testing
• Describe failover and testing.
Guidelines for Ensuring Business Continuity
Ensuring Business Continuity

Topic C: Plan for Disaster Recovery
• Plan for disaster recovery.
Disaster Recovery Plans
• Identify disaster recovery plans.
Application Considerations
• Identify different application considerations.
Business Impact Analysis
• Describe business impact analysis.
Recovery Time Objective
• Describe the recovery time objective.
Recovery Point Objective
• Describe the recovery point objective.
Automatic Conference Bridge
• Describe automatic conference bridges.
Testing the DRP
• Describe the testing of the DRP.
Guidelines for Planning for Disaster Recovery
Planning for Disaster Recovery

Topic D: Implement Effective Data and Business Protection with Cloud Services
• Implement effective data and business protection with cloud services.
Elements of Effective Data and Business Protection
• Identify the elements of effective data and business protection.
Geographic Separation of Data Centers
• Describe the benefit of geographic separation of data centers.
Network Connectivity
• Identify the role of network connectivity.
Reservation of Compute Capability
• Describe the reservation of compute capability.
Storage and Backup Replication
• Identify storage and backup replication options.
DNS and CDN Considerations
• Identify the different DNS and CDN considerations.
Infrastructure Responsibility in the Cloud: Provider
• Describe the infrastructure responsibility in the cloud for providers.
Data Responsibility in the Cloud: Customer
• Describe the data responsibility in the cloud for customers.
Strategies for Effective Cloud Data Project, Business Continuity, and Disaster Recovery
• Identify the strategies for effective cloud data project, business continuity, and disaster recovery.
Responsibilities Matrix
• Describe what providers and customers are responsible for.
Guidelines for Implementing Effective Data and Business Protection with Cloud Services
Implementing Effective Data and Business Protection with Cloud Services

Lesson 12: Securing Data with Encryption
Topic A: Identify Components of Cloud Security
• Identify the different components of cloud security.
Components of Cloud Security
• Describe the different components of cloud security.
Perimeter Security
• Describe perimeter security.
Authentication
• Describe authentication.
Encryption
• Describe encryption.
Key Management
• Describe key management.
Data Security
• Describe data security.
Audit Requirement
• Describe audit requirements.
Identifying Cloud Security Components

Topic B: Use Encryption to Secure Data
• Use encryption to secure data.
What is Encryption?
• Describe encryption.
Uses for Encryption
• Identify uses for encryption.
Encryption Strengths
• Identify different encryption strengths.
Encryption Types
• Identify encryption types.
Encryption Methods
• Identify encryption methods.
Encryption Methods: Hashing
• Identify hashing encryption methods.
Guidelines for Securing Data with Encryption
Using Encryption to Secure Data

Topic C: Manage Encryption Keys
• Manage keys used for data encryption.
Encryption Methods: Symmetric
• Describe symmetric encryption.
Encryption Methods: Asymmetric
• Describe asymmetric encryption.
Key Pairs
• Describe key pairs.
Private Keys
• Describe private keys.
Public Keys
• Describe public keys.
Key Pair Scenarios
• Describe key pair scenarios.
Certificate Vendors
• Identify different certificate vendors.
Guidelines for Managing Encryption Keys
Using Key Pairs, A Tutorial
Logging into Amazon Web Services with Putty Certificate

Lesson 13: Securing Access to Cloud Services
Topic A: Define Perimeter Security Requirements
• Define perimeter security requirements.
Perimeter Security
• Describe perimeter security components.
Firewall
• Describe firewalls.
Distributed Denial of Services Detection and Mitigation Strategies
• Describe distributed denial of services detection and mitigation strategies.
Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
• Describe intrusion detection systems.
Intrusion Protection Systems (IPS)
• Describe intrusion protection systems.
Tracking
• Describe tracking.
Vulnerability Scanning
• Describe vulnerability scanning.
Guidelines for Defining Perimeter Security Requirements
Defining Perimeter Security Requirements

Topic B: Define Authentication Requirements
• Define different authentication requirements.
Authentication Requirements
• Identify common authentication requirements in cloud solutions
Multifactor Authentication
• Describe multifactor authentication.
Single Sign-on
• Describe single sign-on.
Web-based One Login
• Describe web-based one login.
Social Login
• Describe social login.
Guidelines for Defining Authentication Requirements
Defining Authentication Requirements

Lesson 14: Securing Data in Transit and at Rest
Topic A: Secure Data-in-Transit
• Secure data-in-transit.
Security of Data-in-Transit
• Describe the security of data-in-transit.
Secure Network Communication
• Identify different secure network communications.
Secure Database Communication
• Identify different secure database communications.
File Level Encryption during Transit
• Describe file level encryption during transit.
Backup Encryption during Transit
• Describe backup encryption during transit.
Guidelines for Securing Data in Transit
Securing Data in Transit

Topic B: Secure Data-at-Rest
• Secure data-at-rest.
Security of Data-at-Rest
• Describe the security of data-at-rest.
Disk Level Encryption
• Describe disk level encryption.
Virtual Machine Encryption
• Describe disk level encryption.
Database Encryption at Rest
• Describe encryption at rest.
File Level Encryption at Rest
• Describe file level encryption at rest.
Application Encryption
• Define application encryption.
Data Portability
• Define data portability.
Data Portability Scenarios
• Describe different data portability scenarios.
Guidelines for Securing Data at Rest
Securing Data at Rest

Lesson 15: Monitoring Security
Topic A: Define Security Event Processes
• Define security event processes.
Types of Security Events
• Identify different types of security events.
The Security Breach Process
• Describe the security breach process.
The Escalation Process
• Describe the escalation process.
The Notification Process
• Describe the notification process.
Other Processes
• Identify other processes.
Process Documentation
• Describe documenting the processes.
Forensic Options
• Identify forensic options.
Comparison of Owner and Provider Issues
• Compare owner and provider issues.
Chain of Custody Guarantee
• Define the chain of custody guarantee.
Guidelines for Defining Security Event Processes
Defining Security Event Processes

Topic B: Monitor the Security of Cloud Solutions
• Monitor the security of cloud solutions.
FedRAMP Standard
• Define the FedRAMP standard.
Ad Hoc Audits and Exception Notifications
• Compare ad hoc audits and exception notifications.
Correlated Event Management Portal
• Describe the correlated event management portal.
Policy Based Compliance Reporting
• Describe policy based compliance reporting.
Guidelines for Monitoring Security of Cloud Solutions
Monitoring Security of Cloud Solutions

Lesson 16: Managing Volume
Topic A: Scale Up Cloud Solutions
• Scale up cloud solutions.
Cloud Solution Scale Up
• Describe common scale up for cloud solutions.
Resources that can be Scaled Up
• Identify the resources that can be scaled up.
Conditions that May Require Scaling Up
• Identify the conditions that may require scaling up.
Comparison of Peak and Average Usage
• Compare peak and average usage.
Compute Scale Up
• Describe compute scale up.
Memory Scale Up
• Describe memory scale up.
Storage Scale Up
• Describe storage scale up.
OS Interruption Dependencies
• Identify OS interruption dependencies.
Schedule Considerations for Hardware Updates
• Describe schedule considerations for hardware updates.
Licensing and Costs Considerations
• Identify licensing and costs considerations.
Guidelines for Scaling Up Cloud Solutions
Scaling Up Cloud Solutions

Topic B: Scale Out Cloud Solutions
• Scale out cloud solutions.
Cloud Solution Scale Out
• Describe common scale out options or cloud solutions.
Comparison of Scale Up and Scale Out
• Compare scale up and scale out.
Scale Out Options
• Identify scale out options.
Application Dependency Considerations
• Identify application dependency considerations.
Load Balancing Considerations
• Identify load balancing considerations.
Licensing and Cost Considerations
• Identify licensing and cost considerations.
Guidelines for Scaling Out Cloud Solutions
Scaling Out Cloud Solutions

Topic C: Bolt On Solutions
• Bolt on capabilities to cloud solutions.
Bolt On Solutions
• Describe the different bolt on solutions.
Conditions that May Require Bolt On Solutions
• Identify the conditions that may require bolt on solutions.
Application Dependency and Compatibly Considerations
• Identify the application dependency and compatibly considerations.
Security Considerations
• Identify the security considerations.
Business Continuity Considerations
• Identify the continuity considerations.
Testing and Deployment Considerations
• Identify the testing and deployment considerations.
Bolt On Scenarios
• Describe different bolt on scenarios.
Guidelines for Bolting On Solutions
Bolting On Solutions

Topic D: Update Interfaces in Cloud Solutions
• Update interfaces in cloud solutions for better performance.
Interface Updates
• Define interface updates.
Application Dependency Considerations
• Identify application dependency considerations.
Security Considerations
• Identify security considerations.
Business Continuity Considerations
• Identify business continuity considerations.
Testing and Deployment Considerations
• Identify testing and deployment considerations.
Interface Update Scenarios
• Describe different interface update scenarios.
Guidelines for Updating Interfaces in Cloud Solutions
Updating Interfaces in Cloud Solutions

Lesson 17: Managing the Application Experience
Topic A: Address Technical Issues that Affect Application Experience
• Address technical issues that affect application experience.
Impact of Application Type
• Describe the impact that different applications types will have.
Network Bandwidth Issues
• Identify network bandwidth issues.
Impact for Storage and Input/Output Operations per Second (IOPS)
• Describe the impact for storage and IOPS.
Impact of Application Patching
• Describe the impact that application patching will have.
Impact of Database Performance
• Describe the impact that database performance will have.
Impact of Operating System Levels
• Describe the impact that operating systems will have.
Guidelines for Addressing Technical Issues that Affect Application Experience
Addressing Technical Issues that Affect Application Experience

Topic B: Address User Experience Issues
• Address user experience issues.
User Perception
• Define user perception.
Impact of User Perception
• Identify the impact that user perception will have.
Impact of Executive Interaction
• Identify the impact that executive interaction will have.
Service Level Agreements Related to User Experience
• Describe how service level agreements will affect the user experience.
Synthetic Performance Testing
• Define synthetic performance testing.
Comparison of Synthetic and Real Transactions
• Compare synthetic versus real transactions.
Guidelines for Addressing User Experience Issues
Addressing User Experience Issues

Topic C: Manage Cloud Services to Meet Business Demands
• Manage cloud services to meet business demands.
Business Priorities
• Identify different business priorities.
Peak Planning Considerations
• Identify peak planning considerations.
Cost Considerations
• Identify cost considerations.
Comparison of Pay Now and Pay Later
• Compare pay now and pay later.
SLA Considerations
• Identify SLA considerations.
Guidelines for Managing Cloud Services to Meet Business Demands
Managing Cloud Services to Meet Business Demands

Lesson 18: Managing Business Requirements for Cloud Solutions
Topic A: Identify Business Requirements
• Identify different business requirements for cloud solutions.
Dynamic Nature of Business
• Define the dynamic nature of business.
Impact of Competitive Pressures
• Identify the impact of competitive pressures.
Impact of Organizational Culture
• Identify the impact of organizational culture.
Impact of Leadership Changes
• Identify the impact of leadership changes.
Impact of Global and Local Business and Political Environments
• Identify the impact of global and local business and political environments.
Identifying the Business Requirements of Cloud Solutions

Topic B: Manage Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and Return on Investment (ROI)
• Manage Total Cost of Ownership and Return on Investment for cloud solutions.
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
• Define Total Cost of Ownership.
Return on Investment (ROI)
• Define Return on investment.
Acquisition Costs
• Describe acquisition costs.
Operating Costs
• Describe operating costs.
Maintenance Costs
• Describe maintenance costs.
Staff Training Costs
• Describe staff training costs.
Other Expenses
• Describe other expenses that may come up.
Compare Acquisition and Operation Costs Scenarios
• Compare acquisition and operation cost scenarios.
Guidelines for Managing TCO and ROI of Cloud Solutions
Managing TCO and ROI of Cloud Solutions