Cloud essentials: CompTIA authorized courseware for exam CLO-001

Content: CompTIA Certification xiii    Introduction xvii    Chapter 1: What Is Cloud Computing? 1    Defining Cloud Computing 1    Understanding Distributed Application Design 5    Understanding Resource Management Automation 7    Understanding Virtualized Computing Environments 8    Understanding High-Performance Computing Models 9    Understanding Cloud Computing Technologies 10    The Essentials and Beyond 12    Chapter 2: Cloud Models 15    Evolving from Virtualization to the Cloud 15    Planning Organizational Roles in the Cloud 19    Identifying Cloud Deployment Models and Scope Modifiers 21    Cloud Deployment Models 21    Model Scope Modifiers 23    Including Future Cloud Models 26    The Essentials and Beyond 26    Chapter 3: Service Models 29    Categorizing Cloud Services 29    Examining Software as a Service 32    Examining Platform as a Service 35    Examining Infrastructure as a Service 39    Identifying Emerging Cloud Database Capabilities 41    Sharding 42    Database Profiling 42    Defining Everything as a Service 43    The Essentials and Beyond 44    Chapter 4: Current Cloud Technologies 47    Comparing Traditional Technologies and Cloud Alternatives 47    Accessing the Cloud 56    Networking in the Cloud 56    Web Access Architecture 57    Leveraging Software as a Service 58    Personal Software as a Service Applications 58    Enterprise Software as a Service Applications 62    Cloud-Specifi c Software as a Service Applications 63    Developing within Platform as a Service 64    Implementing Infrastructure as a Service 66    Empowering Mobile Computing 70    The Essentials and Beyond 73    Chapter 5: Cloud Business Value 75    Identifying Business Drivers for Cloud Computing 75    Reducing Costs and Increasing Efficiency 75    Increasing Organizational Agility 78    Examining the Business Impact 79    Evaluating Cloud Computing Costs 80    Identifying Value Now and in the Future 82    Choosing the Appropriate Cloud Model 82    Making the Right Decision 83    The Essentials and Beyond 84    Chapter 6: Cloud Inf rastructure Planning 87    Understanding Cloud Networks 87    The Open Systems Interconnection Model 88    Internet Protocol Version 90    Network Challenges 91    Infrastructural Changes 92    Leveraging Automation and Self-Service 94    Understanding Federated Cloud Services 97    Achieving Interoperability 99    Cloud Computing Standards 100    The Essentials and Beyond 101    Chapter 7: Strategies for Cloud Adoption 105    Aligning Cloud Deployments with Organizational Goals 105    Identifying the Impact of Cloud Adoption to Business Processes 110    Culture and Business Changes 110    Management Changes 112    Testing for Readiness 112    Understanding the Importance of Service-Level Agreements 114    Cloud Service-Level Agreements (SLAs) 115    The Essentials and Beyond 115    Chapter 8: Applications in the Cloud 119    Understanding the Role of Standard Applications 119    Desktop Applications 122    Distributed Applications 124    Web-Based Applications 126    Cloud Applications 126    Developing Cloud-Ready Applications 128    Cloud-Ready Application Patterns 128    Cloud-Ready Application Development 132    Migrating Applications to the Cloud 133    Preparing for Technical Challenges 134    Identifying and Mitigating Risks 136    The Essentials and Beyond 138    Chapter 9: Cloud Service Rollout 141    Identifying Vendor Roles and Responsibilities 141    Identifying Organizational Skill Requirements 144    Software as a Service (SaaS) 145    Platform as a Service (PaaS) 147    Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) 148    Transitioning to Live Environments 149    Preparing for Incident Management 150    The Essentials and Beyond 153    Chapter 10: Cloud Service-Level Management 157    Understanding ITIL Service Management 157    ITIL Overview 158    Applying ITIL to Cloud Computing 163    Planning the Service Strategy 164    Planning a Service Desk Operation 166    Developing and Utilizing Performance Metrics 167    Running a Cloud Service Operation 167    General Performance Metrics 168    Tools 171    Implementing Continual Process Improvement 172    Service Evaluation 172    Process Evaluation 173    Definition of Improvement Initiatives 173    CSI Monitoring 173    The Essentials and Beyond 173    Chapter 11: Security in the Cloud 177    Understanding Security and Risk 177    Key Principles of Information Security 177    Risk Management Basics 180    Reviewing Security Standards 182    Exploring Common Security Risks and Mitigations184    Application Interface 187    Shared Technology 187    Insider and Criminal Threats 188    Data Exposure and Loss188    Organizational Risks 189    Implementing an ISMS 190    Responding to Incidents 191    Digital Forensics in the Cloud 192    Recognizing Security Benefi ts 193    The Essentials and Beyond 193    Chapter 12: Privacy and Compliance 197    Identifying Legal Risks 197    Records Management 200    Software Licensing 202    Audit 203    Identifying Privacy Risks 204    Safe Harbor 205    Managing Identity in the Cloud 206    Federated Identity Management 207    Single Sign-On 207    The Essentials and Beyond 208    Appendix A: Future of the Cloud 211    Appendix B: Answers to Review Questions 217    Appendix C: CompTIA\'s Certification Program 233    Appendix D: EXIN\'s Certification Program 239    Glossary 245    Index 257