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UMGC, USMx: Cloud Computing Infrastructure

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Learn how to design, configure, and manage a cloud computing infrastructure.

Cloud Computing Infrastructure
8 weeks
8–10 hours per week
Instructor-paced
Instructor-led on a course schedule
This course is archived

About this course

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As Cloud Computing shapes businesses of all sizes, it is vital to understand the technologies behind cloud infrastructure, both public and private.

This course, part of the Cloud Computing MicroMasters program, focuses on components of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) cloud service model. These components include: compute, storage, network, and auxiliary services. The class will also discuss most popular cloud IaaS deployment architectures.

You will examine these IaaS issues in depth, and then apply the acquired knowledge in 2 lab projects to migrate a website to the Amazon Web Services (AWS) IaaS environment, deploy the necessary infrastructure, install and configure the web server, set up the website, and monitor the deployment in action.

This course is part of the Cloud Computing MicroMaster’s program from UMGC. Upon completion of the program and receipt of the verified MicroMaster’s certificate, learners may then transition into the full UMGC Master’s Program in Cloud Computing Architecture. See the MicroMasters program page for more.

At a glance

  • Language: English
  • Video Transcript: English
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  • Associated skills:Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Web Servers, Cloud Security Infrastructure, Cloud Services

What you'll learn

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  • Cloud service models
  • Compute, storage, network, and auxiliary services in IaaS offerings
  • Typical Iaas deployment architectures
  • Deploying, configuring, and monitoring a website in AWS

Frequently Asked Questions

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How long does a student have to apply to and complete the full UMGC degree?

To ensure that your program remains relevant and up-to-date, UMGC sets time limits for completing a program. Students have five (5) consecutive years from the start of the graduate degree to complete their degree. For students who start with a MicroMasters, their “time clock” begins on the date that they complete their last course in the MicroMasters program and receive their Verified Certificate. This means that students should apply to UMGC promptly to begin the degree and have as much time as possible to complete it.

Who can take this course?

Unfortunately, learners residing in one or more of the following countries or regions will not be able to register for this course: Iran, Cuba and the Crimea region of Ukraine. While edX has sought licenses from the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to offer our courses to learners in these countries and regions, the licenses we have received are not broad enough to allow us to offer this course in all locations. edX truly regrets that U.S. sanctions prevent us from offering all of our courses to everyone, no matter where they live.

This course is part of Cloud Computing MicroMasters Program

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Expert instruction
4 graduate-level courses
Instructor-led
Assignments and exams have specific due dates
8 months
8 - 10 hours per week

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