Cloud Computing Basics

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What does the term 'Cloud' primarily refer to in 'Cloud Computing'?

  • A specific data center location
  • The Earth's atmosphere
  • A physical storage device
  • A Network or the Internet (correct)

Which statement accurately describes a key attribute of cloud computing?

  • It is limited to only private networks.
  • It provides services over public and private networks. (correct)
  • It relies exclusively on local hardware.
  • It operates solely on mainframe computers.

Which of the following is a fundamental characteristic of cloud computing?

  • Limited scalability
  • Dedicated hardware
  • Resource pooling (correct)
  • Fixed service costs

What does 'On-Demand Self-Service' refer to in the context of cloud computing?

<p>User ability to access resources automatically and independently (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a direct benefit of 'Pay As You Go' service in cloud computing?

<p>Cost savings by paying only for resources consumed (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cloud computing type involves infrastructure being used by a single organization?

<p>Private Cloud (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which cloud deployment model are resources provisioned for general public use?

<p>Public Cloud (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a cloud deployment model that combines two or more different cloud types (e.g., public and private)?

<p>Hybrid Cloud (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following acronyms represents a Cloud Computing service model?

<p>SaaS (A), PaaS (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of cloud computing service models, what does IaaS stand for?

<p>Infrastructure as a Service (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was Amazon Web Services (AWS) initially launched?

<p>2006 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many regions is AWS located in?

<p>32 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

New AWS customers have access to free tier offers for how long?

<p>12 Months (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do 'Always Free' AWS tier offers differ from the '12-Months Free' offers?

<p>'Always Free' offers do not automatically expire and are available to existing and new customers. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following AWS services provides block storage?

<p>EBS (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which AWS service is used for sending Email?

<p>SES (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An organization needs to implement a hybrid cloud solution. Which AWS service or feature would be MOST relevant in establishing a connection between their on-premises infrastructure and AWS?

<p>AWS Direct Connect (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A company wants to ensure that its new application automatically scales based on demand. Which AWS service would be MOST suitable for managing compute resources in this scenario?

<p>AWS Auto Scaling (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A startup is developing a serverless web application and needs a fully managed NoSQL database service. They anticipate unpredictable traffic patterns. Which AWS database service would be the MOST appropriate choice?

<p>Amazon DynamoDB (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A large enterprise with strict compliance requirements needs to migrate its highly sensitive database workloads to AWS while maintaining complete control over the encryption keys and hardware. Which deployment option would provide the GREATEST level of security and control?

<p>Utilizing AWS CloudHSM to manage encryption keys and deploying databases on dedicated EC2 instances. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Cloud Computing

Cloud computing is a network or internet-based system where resources are located remotely and can provide services over public and private networks.

Resource Pooling

Pooling resources to serve multiple consumers using a multi-tenant model.

On-Demand Self-Service

Users can provision computing capabilities as needed automatically, without requiring human interaction with each service provider

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

AWS is a cloud computing service by Amazon, comprising remote computing services offered over the internet.

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12-Months Free AWS Tier

These AWS offers are available to new customers for 12 months following the AWS sign-up date.

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Always Free AWS Tier

These free tier offers do not automatically expire and are available to both existing and new AWS customers indefinitely.

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AWS Trials

Short term trial offers that start from the time of first usage begins.

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Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

A cloud service model where the provider delivers infrastructure components on demand.

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Platform as a Service (PaaS)

A cloud service model where the provider offers a platform for developing, running, and managing applications.

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Software as a Service (SaaS)

A cloud service model where the provider delivers ready-to-use applications over the internet.

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Public Cloud

A cloud deployment model where resources are available to the general public over the Internet.

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Private Cloud

A cloud deployment model where resources are reserved for exclusive use by a single organization.

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Hybrid Cloud

A cloud deployment model that combines public and private clouds, allowing data and applications to be shared between them.

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EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud)

Amazon's compute service that provides virtual servers in the cloud.

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S3 (Simple Storage Service)

Amazon's storage service that offers scalable object storage in the cloud.

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IAM (Identity & Access Management)

AWS service that enables you to securely control access to AWS services and resources.

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Elastic Load Balancer

An AWS service that automatically distributes incoming application traffic across multiple targets.

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Study Notes

  • Cloud refers to a network or the Internet.
  • Cloud is present at a remote location.
  • Cloud provides services over public and private networks.

Features of Cloud Computing

  • Resource pooling
  • On-demand self-service
  • Easy maintenance
  • Large network access
  • Availability
  • Automatic system
  • Economical
  • Security
  • Pay as you go
  • Measured service

Types of Cloud Computing

  • Deployment Models: Public, Private and Hybrid Cloud
  • Service Models: IAAS, PAAS and SAAS

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

  • A cloud computing service that was created by Amazon.
  • A collection of remote computing services (web services) that together make up a cloud computing platform, offered over the Internet.
  • Started in 2006.
  • Has Data Centers across the globe.
  • AWS is located in 32 Regions.

AWS Trial Subscription

  • 12-Months Free: Available to new AWS customers for 12 months following sign-up, standard pay-as-you-go service rates apply after this period or if usage exceeds the tiers.
  • Always Free: Free tier offers that do not expire at the end of your 12 months AWS Free Tier term, available to both existing and new AWS customers indefinitely.
  • Trials: Short term trial offers that start from the time of first usage, standard pay-as-you-go service rates apply after the trial period.

AWS as a Leader

  • AWS is positioned in the Leaders quadrant alongside Google, Microsoft, Alibaba Cloud and Oracle.

List of AWS Services

  • EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud)
  • S3 (Simple Storage Service)
  • IAM (Identity & Access Management)
  • Elastic Load Balancer
  • Auto Scaling
  • VPC (Virtual Private Network)
  • Route 53
  • Amazon CLI
  • RDS (Relational Database Service)
  • Elastic Beanstalk
  • Cloud Trail
  • SES (Simple Email Service)
  • SQS (Simple Queue Service)
  • SNS (Simple Notification Service)
  • Cloud Formation
  • Cloud Front
  • Cloud Watch
  • Calculator
  • Elastic Block Storage (EBS)
  • Elastic File System (EFS)
  • AWS Backup
  • AWS DataSync
  • DynamoDB
  • Lambda
  • Athena
  • Service Quota
  • Certificate Manager
  • AWS PowerShell

AWS Training

  • Duration: Near About 45 Days
  • Each Session: 1 Hour (Monday to Friday)
  • Session Timings: As Per Schedule Time
  • Each Session is Recorded
  • Course Fees: 1770 INR

AWS Certification Path Structure

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