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Cloud-native Computing Foundations

4 Courses
2 Hours
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This path provides IT professionals with the knowledge and strategies to harness the full potential of cloud-native architectures, driving innovation, agility, and scalability within their organizations. The path covers key concepts such as microservices, DevOps, containerization, and cloud-native security to help learners stay ahead in a cloud-first world. Learners will gain practical insights and skills to lead cloud-native transformations and make informed decisions about modern cloud infrastructures.

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Cloud-native Computing Fundamentals

A Cloud-native philosophy can foster innovation, agility, and scalability within an organization. This foundational cloud-native computing path aims to delineate the practices, methodologies, and technologies constituting a cloud-native approach and articulate its superiority over conventional lift-and-shift or on-premises paradigms.

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What You'll Learn
  • 1. How Cloud-native architectures promote faster innovation cycles and scalability through microservices and containerization.
  • 2. The importance of a DevOps-driven approach for continuous integration and delivery in cloud-native environments.
  • 3. Why effective cloud-native security requires understanding the shared responsibility model and applying best practices for identity, access, and data protection
Prerequisites
  • The learner taking this path possesses a foundational understanding of cloud technology but lacks significant technical expertise. However, they should have a general working knowledge of IT development and operations processes. While learners are expected to be familiar with typical IT workflows, a high-level review of common IT challenges outside of cloud may be beneficial for contextualizing cloud-native concepts.
  • Upon completion of this path, learners should be proficient in articulating the concept of cloud-native computing, assessing the advantages and drawbacks of adopting a cloud-native approach, identifying common risks associated with transitioning to such a model, and implementing strategies to mitigate these risks effectively.
Related topics
  • DevOps
  • Containerization
  • Cloud Security
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