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What is a notable advantage of using a multi-cloud deployment model?
What is a notable advantage of using a multi-cloud deployment model?
- Easier management of services
- Simplicity in compliance management
- Increased vendor lock-in
- Ability to utilize services from multiple providers (correct)
Which of the following statements about multi-cloud environments is accurate?
Which of the following statements about multi-cloud environments is accurate?
- They minimize risks associated with single vendor reliance. (correct)
- They reduce the need for multiple certifications.
- They simplify cloud management.
- They guarantee lower costs.
Which certification would a professional most likely pursue to validate skills in Google Cloud services?
Which certification would a professional most likely pursue to validate skills in Google Cloud services?
- Google Cloud Certified: Professional Cloud Architect (correct)
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect
- IBM Certified Application Developer
What is a primary characteristic of a multi-cloud strategy?
What is a primary characteristic of a multi-cloud strategy?
What common challenge does a multi-cloud deployment present?
What common challenge does a multi-cloud deployment present?
What was the primary strategic shift for Amazon when launching AWS in 2002?
What was the primary strategic shift for Amazon when launching AWS in 2002?
Which of the following is NOT a level of AWS certification?
Which of the following is NOT a level of AWS certification?
What key advantage did AWS have over its competitors in the early cloud computing market?
What key advantage did AWS have over its competitors in the early cloud computing market?
Which of the following resources is specifically designated for AWS educational purposes?
Which of the following resources is specifically designated for AWS educational purposes?
What innovative approach did Amazon explore with Merchant.com?
What innovative approach did Amazon explore with Merchant.com?
From which resource would one likely access cloud computing tools through AWS?
From which resource would one likely access cloud computing tools through AWS?
How did AWS's introduction impact Amazon's business model?
How did AWS's introduction impact Amazon's business model?
What aspect of AWS's early market strategy contributed to its dominance?
What aspect of AWS's early market strategy contributed to its dominance?
What primary benefit does AWS offer organizations through its pay-as-you-go model?
What primary benefit does AWS offer organizations through its pay-as-you-go model?
Which of the following best describes how AWS Compute Services can benefit organizations?
Which of the following best describes how AWS Compute Services can benefit organizations?
What kind of data management does AWS Database Services provide?
What kind of data management does AWS Database Services provide?
What characteristic of AWS Storage Services allows organizations to optimize spending?
What characteristic of AWS Storage Services allows organizations to optimize spending?
How does AWS's structure of services benefit organizations?
How does AWS's structure of services benefit organizations?
What is a significant competitive challenge for AWS in the cloud computing market?
What is a significant competitive challenge for AWS in the cloud computing market?
What is the primary function of AWS storage services?
What is the primary function of AWS storage services?
In what way does AWS facilitate IT infrastructure services?
In what way does AWS facilitate IT infrastructure services?
What advantage does cloud computing primarily provide to businesses?
What advantage does cloud computing primarily provide to businesses?
Which deployment model provides exclusive access to infrastructure and resources for a single organization?
Which deployment model provides exclusive access to infrastructure and resources for a single organization?
What is a key characteristic of a Public Cloud deployment model?
What is a key characteristic of a Public Cloud deployment model?
In a Community Cloud model, what defines the group of organizations utilizing the services?
In a Community Cloud model, what defines the group of organizations utilizing the services?
Which cloud model is characterized by a mixture of two or more other deployment types?
Which cloud model is characterized by a mixture of two or more other deployment types?
What is the main drawback of a Private Cloud in comparison to other cloud models?
What is the main drawback of a Private Cloud in comparison to other cloud models?
Which of the following is not a benefit typically associated with a Private Cloud model?
Which of the following is not a benefit typically associated with a Private Cloud model?
What feature allows a Private Cloud to temporarily transition overflow workloads to a Public Cloud?
What feature allows a Private Cloud to temporarily transition overflow workloads to a Public Cloud?
Which cloud model typically involves shared resources among multiple tenants?
Which cloud model typically involves shared resources among multiple tenants?
What is a defining aspect of a Community Cloud model?
What is a defining aspect of a Community Cloud model?
Which deployment model is the most widely adopted among organizations?
Which deployment model is the most widely adopted among organizations?
What differentiates a hypervisor from virtual machines in cloud computing?
What differentiates a hypervisor from virtual machines in cloud computing?
Which of the following is NOT considered an essential characteristic of cloud computing?
Which of the following is NOT considered an essential characteristic of cloud computing?
Which cloud service model allows developers to deploy applications without worrying about the underlying hardware?
Which cloud service model allows developers to deploy applications without worrying about the underlying hardware?
When utilizing cloud computing, what is one major advantage associated with operating expenses over capital expenses?
When utilizing cloud computing, what is one major advantage associated with operating expenses over capital expenses?
How does cloud computing primarily increase an organization's speed and agility?
How does cloud computing primarily increase an organization's speed and agility?
Which cloud deployment model is structured to share services among various unrelated organizations?
Which cloud deployment model is structured to share services among various unrelated organizations?
Which of the following is a common misconception regarding cloud computing?
Which of the following is a common misconception regarding cloud computing?
In cloud computing, what does the term 'Elasticity' primarily refer to?
In cloud computing, what does the term 'Elasticity' primarily refer to?
What is a primary benefit of using cloud collaboration tools in a workplace setting?
What is a primary benefit of using cloud collaboration tools in a workplace setting?
What financial advantage does cloud computing provide regarding data center management?
What financial advantage does cloud computing provide regarding data center management?
Flashcards
Multi-Cloud
Multi-Cloud
A cloud deployment strategy that combines services from multiple cloud providers, like AWS, Azure, and GCP. This approach offers flexibility and redundancy by avoiding reliance on a single vendor.
Avoid Vendor Lock-in
Avoid Vendor Lock-in
The ability to switch between cloud providers without facing technical barriers or significant costs allows organizations to avoid being locked into a single vendor. This reduces dependency and promotes flexibility.
Single Cloud
Single Cloud
A cloud deployment model where an organization uses cloud services from a single vendor, such as AWS or Azure. This approach can simplify management but might lead to vendor lock-in.
Hybrid Cloud
Hybrid Cloud
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Multi-cloud Strategy
Multi-cloud Strategy
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What is AWS?
What is AWS?
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AWS Origins: Merchant.com
AWS Origins: Merchant.com
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AWS's Pioneering Role
AWS's Pioneering Role
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Amazon's Evolution
Amazon's Evolution
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AWS Certifications
AWS Certifications
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AWS Academy Labs
AWS Academy Labs
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AWS Free Tier
AWS Free Tier
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What are the benefits of AWS?
What are the benefits of AWS?
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Public Cloud
Public Cloud
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Private Cloud
Private Cloud
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Community Cloud
Community Cloud
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Cloud-Based Application
Cloud-Based Application
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Cloud Migration
Cloud Migration
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Cloud Bursting
Cloud Bursting
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Public Cloud Providers
Public Cloud Providers
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On-Premise Private Cloud
On-Premise Private Cloud
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Outsourced Private Cloud
Outsourced Private Cloud
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Cloud Computing
Cloud Computing
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Virtual Machine
Virtual Machine
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Hypervisor
Hypervisor
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Software as a Service (SaaS)
Software as a Service (SaaS)
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Platform as a Service (PaaS)
Platform as a Service (PaaS)
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Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
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Anything as a Service (XaaS)
Anything as a Service (XaaS)
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Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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AWS Compute Services
AWS Compute Services
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AWS Storage Services
AWS Storage Services
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AWS Database Services
AWS Database Services
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Pay-as-you-go Model
Pay-as-you-go Model
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Cloud Computing Service Provider
Cloud Computing Service Provider
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Container Management
Container Management
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Serverless Computing
Serverless Computing
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Archival Data Storage
Archival Data Storage
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Study Notes
IT Service Management - Week 1 Lab
- Course code: DAB 202
- Week: 1
- Lab: Introduction and resources
The Learning Pyramid
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Learning activities influence retention rates
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10% of information retained from reading
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20% retention from hearing
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30% retention from seeing
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50% retention from seeing and hearing
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70% retention from speaking and writing
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90% retention from doing
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Active learning methods like workshops, demonstrations, and presentations improve knowledge retention.
Tools & Learning Resources
- LinkedIn Learning is a resource for learning.
- O'Reilly and St. Clair College Library websites are additional learning platforms.
- AWS Academy tools and resources include a pre-course survey and trends in cloud computing.
- AWS Free Tier and Console are available online.
- Lab exercises with a student guide are included in the course.
AWS Certifications
- Role-based certifications cover professional, associate, and foundational levels.
- Specialty certifications include advanced networking, machine learning, and security.
Course Tools
- Course tools are available for online learning exercises.
Career Services
- Links to career services offered by St. Clair College are provided.
Respondus Monitor
- Respondus Monitor is a tool for online exam management, accessible through the St. Clair College IT Services section.
More AWS Resources
- Websites for AWS academy and skill building resources are offered to students for supplemental learning.
What is Amazon Web Services? (AWS)
- AWS provides computing, analytics, database, storage, security, and application services.
Introducing AWS
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) launched in 2002 as an eCommerce platform.
- It evolved into a cloud computing service company.
- AWS has been a dominant cloud provider for many years.
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Cloud computing service provider offering flexibility, reliability, and affordability.
- Provides IT infrastructure as web services, accessible via the internet.
- Utilizes a pay-as-you-go model for cost optimization.
- Services are categorized into groups for organized access.
Compute Services
- AWS offers virtual server hosting, container management, and serverless computing options.
- Organizations avoid hosting servers by renting compute space.
- No longer needing physical servers or data centers.
AWS Storage Services
- Provides storage for in-use and archival data.
- Cost depends on access frequency and desired data durability.
- Offers various storage types addressing diverse needs.
AWS Database Services
- Offers managed relational and NoSQL databases.
- Provides petabyte-scale data warehousing services.
What is Cloud Computing?
- Cloud computing is not new. It's evolved from mainframe computing to virtual machines and more.
Cloud Computing in Daily Life
- Cloud storage services like Google Drive and OneDrive.
- Supports data backups and collaborative document editing.
Cloud Computing at Work
- Eliminates data center management, physical servers, and cabling.
- No need for server room setup or maintenance.
- No hardware replacements/procedures are needed.
- Businesses can scale up and down resources with pay-as-you-go pricing.
- Optimizes purchasing by adjusting resources as needed.
Advantages of Cloud Computing
- Trade capital expense for operational expense (CAPEX for OPEX)
- Scale resources efficiently
- Increased speed and agility
- Reduced hardware maintenance costs
- Global availability
NIST Cloud Computing Model
- Based on broad network access, rapid elasticity, measured service, and on-demand self-service.
- Three service models: SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS.
- Deployment models: public, private, hybrid, and community.
Essential Cloud Characteristics
- On-demand self-service, broad network access, resource pooling, rapid elasticity, and measured service.
Cloud Service Models
- Primary cloud service models: Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Cloud Deployment Models
- Public Cloud
- Private Cloud
- Community Cloud
- Hybrid Cloud
- Multi-Cloud
Cloud Providers
- Azure, Google Cloud, IBM Cloud and other major providers are listed.
Career Certifications
- Links to career certifications for Google, Microsoft, and Amazon platforms listed.
AWS Services
- Specific AWS services like Amazon SageMaker AI, Amazon Generative AI, Amazon Bedrock, and Amazon Q are presented.
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