Course Overview
With 94% of enterprises relying on cloud infrastructure and hybrid cloud adoption growing rapidly, technical professionals must be equipped to manage and secure cloud environments across platforms. The CompTIA Cloud+ certification course validates the hands-on skills required to deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot cloud systems in real-world environments.
This course covers critical topics including cloud architecture, performance monitoring, automation, and security. It prepares IT professionals for the CompTIA Cloud+ certification exam (CV0-003) and supports career growth in cloud infrastructure roles.
Who should attend
This course is designed for IT professionals who wish to develop cloud computing skills to enable them to move IT workloads to the cloud and integrate products and services from different providers and industries. Their focus is to ensure that cloud deployments are secure, that automation and orchestration are used effectively to bring business value from the cloud, and that costs are controlled through effective management of cloud vendors.
This course is also designed for students who are preparing to take the CompTIA Cloud+ certification exam CV0-003, or who plan to use Cloud+ as the foundation for more advanced cloud certifications or career roles.
Prerequisites
4-5 years total IT experience, including 2-3 years as a systems administrator of cloud engineer
Course Objectives
- Prepare to deploy cloud solutions
- Deploy a pilot project
- Test a pilot project deployment
- Design a secure network for cloud deployment
- Determine CPU and memory sizing for cloud deployments
- Determine storage requirements for cloud deployments
- Plan Identity and Access Management for cloud deployments
- Analyze workload characteristics to ensure successful migration to the cloud
- Secure systems to meet access requirements
- Maintain cloud systems
- Implement backup, restore, and business continuity measures
- Analyze cloud systems for required performance
- Analyze cloud systems for anomalies and growth forecasting
- Troubleshoot deployment, capacity, automation, and orchestration issues
- Troubleshoot connectivity issues
- Troubleshoot security issues
Outline: CompTIA Cloud+ (CLOUD+)
Laying the Groundwork for Cloud Implementation
- Explore cloud and legacy system interactions
- Assess current infrastructure for cloud readiness
- Review automation and orchestration tools
- Prepare for successful cloud deployment
Launching a Cloud Pilot Project
- Manage the change process during early cloud adoption
- Execute structured deployment workflows
- Finalize post-deployment tasks and configurations
Validating Cloud Deployments
- Identify and test essential cloud components
- Perform accessibility, availability, and load testing
- Review and analyze test results for deployment decisions
Architecting a Secure Cloud Infrastructure
- Design secure cloud frameworks
- Align infrastructure with compliance requirements
Building a Safe Cloud Environment
- Create virtual networks and set access parameters
- Secure cloud communication channels
- Implement layered security controls
Establishing Identity and Access Controls
- Explore IAM systems and authentication technologies
- Develop access policies and provision secure accounts
Optimizing Compute and Memory Resources
- Analyze CPU and memory requirements for workload efficiency
- Right-size compute resources for cost-effective performance
Planning for Storage Needs in the Cloud
- Identify storage technologies and requirements
- Configure secure access and provisioning
- Apply best practices for cloud storage security
Evaluating Workloads for Migration
- Choose appropriate deployment models
- Plan and execute virtual machine, container, and network migrations
Ongoing Cloud System Maintenance
- Implement regular updates and patch management
- Use automation and orchestration to streamline maintenance
Designing Backup and Continuity Strategies
- Develop backup and recovery plans
- Implement disaster recovery and ensure business continuity
Monitoring and Improving Cloud Performance
- Track system metrics using monitoring tools
- Optimize performance based on usage and trends
Forecasting Growth and Identifying Anomalies
- Detect unusual activity in cloud systems
- Plan for future scaling and generate usage reports
Resolving Deployment and Automation Challenges
- Troubleshoot issues in scaling and provisioning
- Identify and correct automation failures
Solving Network and Connectivity Issues
- Resolve cloud networking errors
- Troubleshoot latency, routing, and access problems
Handling Cloud Security Incidents
- Address access control issues and misconfigurations
- Respond to attacks and maintain cloud security posture