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What Is Cloud Computing? Cloud computing is the next stage in the Internet's evolution, providing the means through which everything from computing power to computing infrastructure, applications, business processes to personal collaboration can be delivered to you as a service wherever and whenever you need. The cloud in cloud computing can be defined as the set of hardware, networks, storage, services, and interfaces that combine to deliver aspects of computing as a service. Cloud services include the delivery of software, infrastructure, and storage over the Internet (either as separate components or a complete platform) based on user demand. (See Cloud Computing Models for the lowdown on the way clouds are used.) Cloud computing has four essential characteristics: elasticity and the ability to scale up and down, selfservice provisioning and automatic deprovisioning, application programming interfaces (APIs), billing and metering of service usage in a pay-as-you-go model. (Cloud Computing Characteristics discusses these elements in detail.) This flexibility is what is attracting individuals and businesses to move to the cloud. The world of the cloud has lots of participants: The end user who doesnt have to know anything about the underlying technology. Business management who needs to take responsibility for the governance of data or services living in a cloud. Cloud service providers must provide a predictable and guaranteed service level and security to all their constituents. (Find out what providers have to consider in Cloud Computing Issues.) The cloud service provider who is responsible for IT assets and maintenance.

Cloud computing is offered in different forms: public clouds, private clouds, and hybrid clouds, which combine both public and private. (You can get a sense of the differences among these kinds of clouds in Deploying Public, Private, or Hybrids Clouds.) Cloud computing can completely change the way companies use technology to service customers, partners, and suppliers. Some businesses, such as Google and Amazon, already have most of their IT resources in the cloud. They have found that it can eliminate many of the complex constraints from the traditional computing environment, including space, time, power, and cost. Certified Cloud Technology Professional A Certified Cloud Technology Professional has demonstrated proficiency in the concepts, IT resources, and implementation mechanisms used to assemble and evolve cloud platforms via common utilization models, such as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), and Infrastructure-as-aService (IaaS). An understanding of fundamental cloud computing concepts and terminology are second nature to the Cloud Technology Professional, as well as the advantages, disadvantages, and general implications of using and combining common cloud computing mechanisms and cloud security mechanisms. Further, the Cloud Technology Professional must possess the ability to associate cloud computing mechanisms to the realization of specific characteristics, benefits, and goals assigned to cloud environments and cloud-based solutions. Conversely, the Cloud Technology Professional needs to be

able to identify the common threats and challenges to cloud services and supporting IT resources, in order to leverage cloud security mechanisms and when necessary, moderate the use of cloud computing mechanisms. To achieve this certification, the following exams must be completed with a passing grade: Exam C90.01: Fundamental Cloud Computing Exam C90.02: Cloud Technology Concepts Exam C90.03: Cloud Technology Lab

Note that the Cloud Technology Professional designation is based on vendor-neutral coverage of cloud technologies, cloud computing technology considerations, and related topics. Although vendor-specific examples of some discussed technologies are provided, none of the required exams, nor the attainment of the certification, requires any knowledge or expertise in vendor-specific products. The purpose of this certification is to instill proven understanding and capabilities of common, foundational cloud computing technology concepts, mechanisms, and considerations. This knowledge establishes a sound foundation that can be further built upon with vendor-specific training and experience. Note also that all certification requirements and course contents are reviewed and revised quarterly to stay in alignment with industry developments. Corse Modules Module 1: Understanding Business Desktop Environments and Workloads Designing and Administering Microsoft Window Desktop Infrastructure Designing and Administering Linux Desktop Infrastructure Architectures, Components and Operations of Connected Enterprise IT Infrastructure

Module 2: Understanding Server Workloads, Enterprise Networking and Identity Management Designing and Administering Enterprise IT Infrastructure with Microsoft Windows Solutions Designing and Administering Enterprise IT Network Infrastructure with Microsoft Windows Solutions Managing Enterprise Storage Infrastructure Understanding Data Centre Architecture

Module 3: Cloud Infrastructure and Virtual Data Center Understanding Cloud Technology and Evaluate Cloud Service Providers Implementing Multi-Vendor Server Virtualization Technology to optimize cost and IT Resources (HyperV, ESX, Xen)

Implementing Multi-Vendor Application Virtualization and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (MED, AAPV, XenApp, XenDesktop) Designing and Implementing your Private Infrastructure as a Service Cloud Implementing Service Management and IT Governance in your Cloud

Implement Application and Network Security in your Cloud Understanding Enterprise Network Security & Implementing Application Security Gateway Understanding and Implementing Core Network Security in your Cloud

Eligibility Fresh Graduate (Engineers) Final Year Students (Engineering, IT related UG Courses, B.Sc, BCA, etc.) Working professionals on IMS with 1-2 years of experience Network Admin, System Admin, Mail Server, Messaging, Technical Support etc.

Job Opportunities Cloud Certified professionals are in great demand to fill the flowing positions Server Consolidation System Admin Consulting Testing, Database, Security Management Marketing and Sales Training, Teaching, Research

Cloud Certified professionals would be qualified to become a Cloud L2 & L3 Support Engineer Senior Systems Engineer Cloud Architecture Cloud Project Engineer Virtualization Engineer

Cloud computing will generate 14 million new jobs by 20015, with India contributing to nearly 2 million of it.