The CompTIA Cloud+ CV0-004 course is designed to equip IT professionals with the essential knowledge and skills necessary for managing cloud environments. The course focuses on several key areas, including cloud architecture, security, and DevOps fundamentals. Participants will learn how to implement and maintain secure cloud environments, provision resources effectively, and apply automation to enhance operational efficiency. The course emphasizes practical applications, preparing learners to troubleshoot common cloud management issues and optimize resource utilization. By the end of the course, candidates will be well-prepared to take the certification exam, demonstrating their proficiency in cloud technologies and best practices
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Understanding various cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, FaaS) and concepts like service availability, disaster recovery, and multicloud tenancy.
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Exploring public and private connections to the cloud, network functions, components, and services such as load balancers and firewalls
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Understanding tiered storage, disk types (SSD, HDD), and storage types (object, block, file).
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Learning about managed services, microservices, loosely coupled architecture, and more.
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Covering aspects of containerization (stand-alone, orchestration, networking, storage) and virtualization (clustering, cloning, network types, storage).
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Discussing cloud deployment models (public, private, hybrid, community) and strategies like blue-green, canary, rolling, and in-place deployments
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Understanding migration types (on-premises-to-cloud, cloud-to-on-premises, cloud-to-cloud) and application migration strategies (rehost, replatform, re-architect)
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Learning about scripting logic, repeatability, drift detection, versioning, and testing.
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Focusing on storage, performance, security, cost, availability, compliance, network, and compute requirements.
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Managing and optimizing cloud operations, including observability, scaling approaches, backup and recovery methods, and lifecycle management of cloud resources
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Implementing robust security strategies, including vulnerability assessments, compliance management, identity and access management, and the application of security controls to protect cloud environments.
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Gaining expertise in source control, CI/CD pipelines, system integration, and utilizing key DevOps tools.
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Diagnosing and resolving issues related to cloud deployment, networking, and security.
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Basic understanding of computing and networking concepts, including the difference between private, public, and hybrid cloud models.
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Familiarity with common cloud technologies such as virtualization, storage, networking, and applications.
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Knowledge of IT infrastructure components and how they interact within a data center.
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Awareness of basic IT security concepts, including access control, encryption, and identity management.
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Experience with handling computer hardware and software troubleshooting.
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Some hands-on experience in an IT environment, preferably involving tasks related to systems administration, network administration, or any IT support role.