CompTIA Cloud+ Certification (Exam CV0-003)
CompTIA Cloud+ is a global certification that validates the skills needed to deploy and automate secure cloud environments that support the high availability of business systems and data. It is ideal for cloud engineers who need to have expertise across multiple products and systems. CompTIA Cloud+ is the only cloud focused certification approved for DoD 8570.01-M, offering an infrastructure option for individuals who need to certify in IAM Level I, CSSP Analyst and CSSP Infrastructure Support roles.
Description
Overview
CompTIA Cloud+ shows employers you have the technical skills needed to secure cloud-based infrastructure services in the context of broader IT systems and covers concepts that apply across any, or even multiple, cloud environments. It also shows what you can do, not just what you know, for the work roles of Network Operations Specialist, Systems Administrator, Enterprise Architect and Security Architect. This course will also prepare you for the CompTIA Cloud+ certification exam CV0-003.
Migrating to the cloud presents opportunities to deploy, optimize, and protect mission critical applications and data storage. CompTIA Cloud+ validates the technical skills needed to secure these valuable assets. The reality of operating multi-cloud environments poses new challenges and Cloud+ is ideal for cloud engineers who need to have expertise across multiple products and systems. The major areas of emphasis in this course include:
- Cloud architecture and design
- Security within the cloud
- Automation and virtualization
- Disaster recovery
- High availability
Course Objectives
- Cloud Architecture and Design (13% of exam)
- Cloud Security (20% of exam)
- Cloud Deployment (23% of exam)
- Operations and Support (22% of exam)
- Troubleshooting (22% of exam)
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for IT professionals who wish to develop cloud computing skills to enable them to move IT workloads to the cloud and integrate products and services from different providers and industries. Their focus is to ensure that cloud deployments are secure, that automation and orchestration are used effectively to bring business value from the cloud, and that costs are controlled through effective management of cloud vendors.
This course is also designed for students who are preparing to take the CompTIA Cloud+ certification exam CV0-003, or who plan to use Cloud+ as the foundation for more advanced cloud certifications or career roles.
Course Outline
Lesson 1: Preparing to Deploy Cloud Solutions
- Describe Interaction of Cloud Components and Services
- Describe Interaction of Non-cloud Components and Services
- Evaluate Existing Components and Services for Cloud Deployment
- Evaluate Automation and Orchestration Options
- Prepare for Cloud Deployment
Lesson 2: Deploying a Pilot Project
- Manage Change in a Pilot Project
- Execute Cloud Deployment Workflow
- Complete Post-Deployment Configuration
Lesson 3: Testing Pilot Project Deployments
- Identify Cloud Service Components for Testing
- Test for High Availability and Accessibility
- Perform Deployment Load Testing
- Analyze Test Results
Lesson 4: Designing Secure and Compliant Cloud Infrastructure
- Design Cloud Infrastructure for Security
- Determine Organizational Compliance Needs
Lesson 5: Designing and Implementing a Secure Cloud Environment
- Design Virtual Network for Cloud Deployment
- Determine Network Access Requirements
- Secure Networks for Cloud Interaction
- Manage Cloud Component Security
- Implement Security Technologies
Lesson 6: Planning Identity and Access Management for Cloud Deployments
- Determine Identity Management and Authentication Technologies
- Plan Account Management Policies for the Network and Systems
- Control Access to Cloud Objects
- Provision Accounts
Lesson 7: Determining CPU and Memory Sizing for Cloud Deployments
- Determine CPU Size for Cloud Deployment
- Determine Memory Size for Cloud Deployment
Lesson 8: Determining Storage Requirements for Cloud Deployments
- Determine Storage Technology Requirements
- Select Storage Options for Deployment
- Determine Storage Access and Provisioning Requirements
- Determine Storage Security Options
Lesson 9: Analyzing Workload Characteristics to Ensure Successful Migration
- Determine the Type of Cloud Deployment to Perform
- Manage Virtual Machine and Container Migration
- Manage Network, Storage, and Data Migration
Lesson 10: Maintaining Cloud Systems
- Patch Cloud Systems
- Design and Implement Automation and Orchestration for Maintenance
Lesson 11: Implementing Backup, Restore, Disaster Recovery, and Business Continuity Measures
- Back Up and Restore Cloud Data
- Implement Disaster Recovery Plans
- Implement Business Continuity Plans
Lesson 12: Analyzing Cloud Systems for Performance
- Monitor Cloud Systems to Measure Performance
- Optimize Cloud Systems to Meet Performance Criteria
Lesson 13: Analyzing Cloud Systems for Anomalies and Growth Forecasting
- Monitor for Anomalies and Resource Needs
- Plan for Capacity
- Create Reports on Cloud System Metrics
Lesson 14: Troubleshooting Deployment, Capacity, Automation, and Orchestration Issues
- Troubleshoot Deployment Issues
- Troubleshoot Capacity Issues
- Troubleshoot Automation and Orchestration Issues
Lesson 15: Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Identify Connectivity Issues
- Troubleshoot Connectivity Issues
Lesson 16: Troubleshooting Security Issues
- Troubleshoot Identity and Access Issues
- Troubleshoot Attacks
- Troubleshoot Other Security Issues
Prerequisites
Recommended Experience: 24 to 36 months of work experience in IT systems administration, IT networking or IT data center administration. Familiarity with any major hypervisor technology for server virtualization, knowledge of cloud service models and/or IT service management and hands-on experience with at least one public or private cloud IaaS platform. CompTIA Network+ and/or Server+ are also recommended but not required.
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