Cloud Computing Primer: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) (Coursera)

To allow for a truly hands-on, self-paced learning experience, this course is video-free. Assignments contain short explanations with images and suggested exploration examples, building a deeper understanding by doing. You'll benefit from instant feedback from a variety of assessment items along the way, gently progressing from quick understanding checks (multiple choice, fill in the blank, and un-scrambling answer blocks) to small, approachable exercises that take minutes instead of hours.

Course 3 of 3 in the Cloud Computing Primer for Semi-tech and Business Learners Specialization.

Syllabus

WEEK 1

Cloud Computing Primer

This module introduces learners to the three primary cloud computing service models: Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). In addition, four cloud deployment models will also be introduced: public, private, community, and hybrid.

WEEK 2

IaaS Considerations & Exploration

This module will cover some of the strategies to consider when thinking about employing an IaaS environment. Provisioning, virtualization, as well as public and private IaaS clouds are also covered.

WEEK 3

IaaS Providers & Adoption

This module will cover service-level agreements and cloud financial models. Some of the most prominent IaaS cloud providers as well as their purposes are also discussed.

WEEK 4

IaaS Demo

This module will encourage learners to further develop an existing application in addition to deploying it via GitHub.