Introduction to Cloud Computing

Cloud Fundamentals & Platform Overview

Morning Session – Cloud Fundamentals

• Introduction to Cloud Computing
• Cloud vs. Traditional Architecture
• Cloud Service Models & Types
• CapEx vs. OpEx

Afternoon Session – Platform Landscape

• Understanding Different Cloud Computing Platforms
• Comparison of Public & Private Cloud
• Brief Introductions:
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Microsoft Azure

Objective: Establish a solid understanding of what cloud computing is, how it differs from traditional IT, and introduce the major cloud platforms and their general models.

Core Cloud Concepts – Compute, Networking, Security & Storage

Morning Session – Compute Options

• Different Compute Options in the Cloud
• What is Virtualization, Hypervisor & Its Types
• Introduction to Virtual Machines, Containers & Serverless Computing

Afternoon Session – Networking, Security & Storage Basics

• Networking & Security in the Cloud
• Introduction to Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)/VNET
• Role and Uses of Load Balancers in the Cloud
• What is Identity & Access Management (IAM)?
• Storage & Database Options in the Cloud
• Overview of Cloud Storage Options
• Difference Between Structured and Unstructured Data Storage

Objective: Provide attendees with a clear picture of the foundational building blocks common to all cloud platforms, ensuring they understand the compute, networking, security, and storage concepts that will recur in later sessions.

: Deep Dive into Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Morning Session – AWS Introduction & Core Concepts

• Introduction to AWS
• How to Create Accounts & Analyze the Cost
• Use of the AWS Console & Command-Line Tools
• Understanding AWS Core Concepts
• Benefits of Using AWS Cloud
• How AWS Enables Users to Focus on Business Value

Afternoon Session – AWS Global Infrastructure & Core Services (Part I)

• Define the AWS Global Infrastructure
• Understanding Regions, Availability Zones, and Edge Locations
• When to Consider Multiple AWS Regions: Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Low Latency, and Data Sovereignty
• Overview of Edge Locations and Their Benefits
• Understanding AWS Core Services – Compute & Storage
• Compute:
• Using Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2)
• AWS Lambda (Serverless Computing)
• AWS Elastic Container Service (ECS)
• Storage:
• Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3)
• S3 Glacier, Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS)
• AWS Snowball & AWS Backup

Optional (if time allows): A brief overview of Networking, Database, and Management Services to set the stage for detailed discussions or Q&A.

Objective: Immerse participants in AWS’s ecosystem by covering its account setup, core benefits, global infrastructure, and a primary look at its compute and storage services.

Deep Dive into Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Morning Session – GCP Fundamentals & Compute Options

• Introduction to Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Understanding Projects, Billing
• Use of Console & Cloud Shell
• Building Applications on GCP – Compute Options
• Exploring Compute Options in GCP
• Launching Virtual Machines (Windows & Linux) using Compute Engine
• Exploring PaaS with App Engine: Deploying a Python Application
• Understanding Cloud Functions
• Introduction to Google Kubernetes Engine

Afternoon Session – GCP Storage, Security, Networking & Monitoring

• Storage Services in GCP
• Introduction to Storage Options in GCP
• Use of Cloud Storage via Console & CLI
• Overview of Cloud SQL, Cloud Spanner, BigQuery
• Cloud Datastore (NoSQL) & Introduction to Cloud Bigtable
• Security in GCP
• Cloud IAM in GCP
• The Shared Security Model
• Use of Authentication: Identity-Aware Proxy
• Networking in GCP
• Defining a Virtual Private Cloud & Managing Multiple VPC Networks
• Introduction to Cloud VPN, Cloud Interconnect, and Direct Peering
• Introduction to Cloud DNS
• Monitoring in GCP
• Overview of Cloud Deployment Manager & Cloud Monitoring

Objective: Provide a comprehensive walkthrough of GCP—from account management and compute services to storage, security, networking, and monitoring—emphasizing practical application building.

Deep Dive into Microsoft Azure

Morning Session – Azure Introduction & Core Architecture

• Introduction to Microsoft Azure
• How to Create Accounts & Analyze Costs
• Navigating the Azure Portal, Azure CLI, and Cloud Shell
• Defining Core Azure Architectural Components
• Understanding Regions, Region Pairs, and Availability Zones
• Overview of Management Groups, Subscriptions, Resource Groups, and Azure Resource Manager

Afternoon Session – Azure Core Concepts & Resources

• Understanding Azure Core Concepts
• Benefits of Using Microsoft Azure Cloud
• Introduction to Key Services:
• Virtual Machines
• Azure App Services
• Azure Container Instances (ACI)
• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• Core Azure Resources
• Networking:
• Introduction to Azure Virtual Network (VNET)
• VPN Gateway, Virtual Network Peering, and ExpressRoute
• Storage:
• Understanding Container (Blob) Storage, Disk Storage, File Storage, and Storage Tiers
• Database:
• Overview of Azure SQL Database, Azure Database for MySQL & PostgreSQL, and SQL Managed Instance