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Defining Cloud Computing for Decision-makers Literacy (Beginner Level)

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The Defining Cloud Computing for Decision-makers Literacy (Beginner Level) benchmark measures your understanding of the cloud computing basics needed for decision-makers. You will be evaluated on your knowledge of the key concepts of the foundations of cloud computing principles. A learner who scores high on this benchmark demonstrates that they have literacy in many areas of this domain and have the knowledge and insights needed to understand the fundamentals of various cloud computing solutions.

Topics covered

  • define poly clouds and big data cloud solutions
  • define the Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) type of cloud computing service
  • define the Platform as a Service (PaaS) cloud computing service and list PaaS examples
  • define the private cloud deployment model and list common use cases
  • define the public cloud deployment model and list common use cases
  • describe the architecture of Cloud deployments and compare that with legacy IT deployments
  • describe the hybrid cloud deployment model and recognize when to use it
  • differentiate between the Backend as a Service (BaaS) and Function as a Service (FaaS) serverless architectures
  • list and describe common cloud security considerations, including lack of control, data breaches, and compliance
  • list key components of a cloud computing model
  • list use cases and characteristics for a community cloud deployment model
  • recall the history of cloud computing and outline how it has transformed information technology
  • recognize key features of the Software as a Service (SaaS) cloud computing service