Cover
Brief Contents
Table of Contents
Comptia Cloud+ Exam Objectives Mapped to Modules
Preface
About the Author
Acknowledgments
Module 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing
Module 1 Scenario
Characteristics of Cloud Computing
Cloud Deployment Models
Cloud Service Models
Cloud Service Providers
Troubleshooting Methodology
Project 1-1 Cloud Computing Certifications
Project 1-2 Get Started in Yellow Circle
Project 1-3 Create an Account With AWS
Project 1-4 Create an Account With Azure
Project 1-5 Create an Account With GCP
Project 1-6 Apply Troubleshooting Methodology
Summary
Key Terms
Cloud+ Acronyms Checklist
Module 2: Virtual Hardware
Module 2 Scenario
Virtualization Technologies
Virtualized Processing
Virtualized Memory
Virtual CPU and Memory in the Cloud
VM Migrations
Project 2-1 Create a VM in a Hypervisor
Project 2-2 Launch a VM Instance in Yellow Circle
Project 2-3 Deploy a VM in AWS
Project 2-4 Deploy a VM in Azure
Project 2-5 Deploy a VM in GCP
Project 2-6 Connect to VMS in AWS, Azure, and GCP
Summary
Key Terms
Cloud+ Acronyms Checklist
Module 3: Migration to the Cloud
Module 3 Scenario
Migration Planning
Migration Execution
Deployment Testing and Validation
Troubleshooting the Deployment
Increasing Agility
Project 3-1 Research Cloud Migration Success Stories
Project 3-2 Research Third-party Migration Tools and Services
Project 3-3 Install the AWS CLI
Project 3-4 Install the Azure CLI
Project 3-5 Install the GCP SDK
Summary
Key Terms
Cloud+ Acronyms Checklist
Module 4: Cloud Infrastructure
Module 4 Scenario
Networking Concepts in the Cloud
IP Address Spaces
Networking in AWS
Networking in Azure
Networking in GCP
Project 4-1 Practice Subnetting
Project 4-2 Explore Network Interfaces in Yellow Circle
Project 4-3 Configure a VPC and Subnets in AWS
Project 4-4 Configure a VNET and Subnets in Azure
Project 4-5 Configure a VPC In GCP
Summary
Key Terms
Cloud+ Acronyms Checklist
Module 5: Cloud Connectivity and Troubleshooting
Module 5 Scenario
Hybrid Cloud and Multi-cloud Networking
Extending Network Services
Troubleshooting Cloud Connectivity
Project 5-1 Explore VPN Options in AWS
Project 5-2 Explore VPN Options in Azure
Project 5-3 Explore VPN Options in GCP
Project 5-4 Cloud Peering in AWS, Azure, and GCP
Project 5-5 Practice Using the CLI in Yellow circle
Summary
Key Terms
Cloud+ Acronyms Checklist
Module 6: Securing Cloud Resources
Module 6 Scenario
Security Configurations
Virtual Network Security
Compute Security
Data Security
Troubleshooting Cloud Security
Project 6-1 Research Data Breaches
Project 6-2 Security Groups in Yellow Circle
Project 6-3 Configure Security in AWS
Project 6-4 Configure Security in Azure
Project 6-5 Configure Security in GCP
Summary
Key Terms
Cloud+ Acronyms Checklist
Module 7: Identity and Access Management
Module 7 Scenario
Account Management
Authentication
Authorization to Cloud Objects
IAM For Hybrid Clouds
Troubleshooting Cloud IAM
Project 7-1 Install and Use a Password Manager
Project 7-2 Create a Key Pair in Yellow Circle
Project 7-3 Manage Users and Permissions in AWS
Project 7-4 Research Azure Active Directory
Project 7-5 Manage Users in GCP
Summary
Key Terms
Cloud+ Acronyms Checklist
Module 8: Cloud Storage
Module 8 Scenario
Storage Types
Cloud Storage Services
Creating and Storing Backups
Storage Security
Project 8-1 Manage Storage Volumes in Yellow Circle
Project 8-2 Manage Storage in AWS
Project 8-3 Manage Storage in Azure
Project 8-4 Manage Storage in GCP
Project 8-5 Research Database Concepts
Summary
Key Terms
Cloud+ Acronyms Checklist
Module 9: Managing Cloud Capacity and Performance
Module 9 Scenario
Monitoring Resources
Analysis and Response
Cloud Optimization
Planning For Problems
Project 9-1 Logs in Yellow Circle
Project 9-2 Monitor Your AWS Cloud
Project 9-3 Monitor Your Azure Cloud
Project 9-4 Monitor Your GCP Cloud
Summary
Key Terms
Cloud+ Acronyms Checklist
Module 10: Cloud Automation
Module 10 Scenario
Automation Workflow
Cloud Maintenance Processes
Security Automation
Troubleshooting Automation Issues
Project 10-1 Research Automation Tools
Project 10-2 Automated Patching in AWS
Project 10-3 Automated Patching in Azure
Project 10-4 Install GCP Logging Agent
Summary
Key Terms
Cloud+ Acronyms Checklist
Index