The Cloud Technology Certified Associate™
is a foundational certification that assesses the basic knowledge and understanding of cloud technologies.
This certification provides a solid foundation for individuals new to cloud computing, offering a comprehensive overview of the essential concepts and practices needed to understand and begin working with cloud technologies. Here are the topics evaluated in this certification:
Introduction to Cloud Computing:
Basic concepts of cloud computing.
Overview of cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
Differences between public, private, and hybrid cloud environments.
Cloud Service Providers:
Overview of major cloud service providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud).
Basic services offered by each provider.
Key features and benefits of different cloud platforms.
Cloud Architecture:
Fundamental principles of cloud architecture.
Understanding virtual machines, containers, and serverless computing.
Basic networking and storage concepts in the cloud.
Security in the Cloud:
Introduction to cloud security principles.
Basic identity and access management (IAM).
Overview of data protection and compliance requirements.
Cloud Deployment and Management:
Basic steps to deploy applications in the cloud.
Introduction to cloud management tools and interfaces.
Fundamental concepts of cloud monitoring and optimization.
Cost Management:
Understanding cloud pricing models.
Basic cost management and budgeting strategies.
Introduction to tools for monitoring and optimizing cloud costs.
Use Cases and Applications:
Common use cases for cloud computing.
Basic examples of cloud applications and services.
Introduction to migration strategies to the cloud.
