Cloud Fundamentals Intensive Training
Practical introduction to cloud computing, virtualization, modern infrastructures, cloud-native development, and legal aspects
3 days
Beginner to Intermediate
Cloud Fundamentals Intensive Training
Course Overview
In this three-day online intensive training, participants will gain a comprehensive introduction to cloud computing—from definitions and market trends to virtualization, modern infrastructures, cloud-native development, and legal considerations. The course combines theory and hands-on learning, supported by group work, exercises, and real-world scenarios.
What You Will Learn
- Cloud Fundamentals: Definitions from NIST, CSA, BSI, and an overview of the cloud market
- Virtualization & SDDC: Understand and apply technologies like VMware, Docker, and OpenStack
- Modern Infrastructure: Software-defined networking and storage, data center design
- Cloud-Native Development: Agile methods, microservices, DevOps, and CI/CD
- Law & Security: Data protection, information security, and legal foundations
Course Modules
Cloud Fundamentals & Virtualization
Introduction to Cloud Computing
- Welcome & definitions by NIST, CSA, BSI
- Overview of cloud and service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
- Market overview, major providers, and trends
- Exercises & Group Work:
- Comparing definitions
- Trend analysis
- Selecting suitable cloud providers for a fictional organization
Virtualization & Private Cloud
- Virtualization: server, desktop, container (VMware, KVM, Docker)
- Introduction to vCloud Suite, OpenStack, Azure Stack
- Private cloud concepts & Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC)
- Exercises & Group Work:
- Docker demo
- Platform comparison
- Designing a SDDC architecture with container integration
Networking, Storage & Cloud-Native Development
Data Center & Infrastructure
- Modern data center design, hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI)
- SDN technologies: OpenFlow, Cisco ACI, VMware NSX, VXLAN, NFV
- Storage trends: Object Storage, Software-Defined Storage (SDS)
- Exercises & Group Work:
- Data center design
- Sketching SDN network topology
- Storage selection matrix
Cloud-Native Apps & DevOps
- Agile methods: Scrum, XP, DevOps, Bimodal IT
- App design: GIT, microservices, MVP, CI/CD, TDD, BDD
- Transition and migration to the cloud
- Exercises & Group Work:
- Agile sprint simulation
- MVP planning & cloud app design
- Migration planning of an on-premises system
Security, Data Protection & Compliance
Cloud Security & Data Protection
- Introduction to cloud security (ISO 27001, BSI)
- Risks: data breaches, protective measures, real-world incidents
- Data protection laws (GDPR and international context)
- Exercises:
- Security analysis
- Evaluation of real security incidents
Contract Law & Compliance
- Cloud-related contract law, information security & standard agreements
- Data protection agreements (DPA), key clauses
- Group Work:
- Reviewing cloud contract clauses
- Creating a cloud compliance concept for a German company
Prerequisites
- Basic technical understanding (general IT knowledge)
- Interest in cloud technologies
- No advanced prior knowledge required; some experience with IT infrastructure is helpful
Who Should Attend
- IT professionals who want to build cloud knowledge
- System administrators and IT project managers
- Technically interested staff in government, businesses, or the public sector
- Beginners in cloud computing seeking a structured, hands-on entry point