Over 71,000 students
EXIN Cloud Computing Foundation – CLOUDF
Official EXIN
- Duration: 24 hours
- Portuguese and English
Corporate training clients
About the course
About the Course
This training is official, accredited and endorsed by EXIN® and aims to provide a solid understanding of the fundamental concepts, deployment, architecture and design of the cloud computing platform. Cloud Computing means delivering IT services over the Internet. Cloud computing should enable flexible IT solutions to support the business, based on clearly defined service agreements.
Learn more about the evolution of the cloud and how increased processing power and bandwidth made cloud computing possible today. Examine the pros and cons of implementing the cloud computing platform, including the financial benefits and the security risks, and learn about Cloud Computing standards and best practices.
Who should attend
Target Audience
This Cloud Computing Foundation certification is ideal for professionals who perform a related role or who have some interest in the use and management of Internet-based services. This includes:
IT administrators and service provider teams,
Service managers.
Certification & exam
Exam and Certification
This course prepares you for the official EXIN PDPF certification exam.
- Exam language
- Portuguese and English
- Number of questions
- 40 questions
- Test duration
- 1 hour
- Passing grade
- 65% (26/40)
- Difficulty level
- Easy
- Prerequisites
- EXIN strongly recommends the PDPF preparatory course
- Open-book exam
- No
- Exam format
- Online
- 99
Pass rate among PMG Academy students
Our students consistently outperform global averages. The content is developed by the official translator of the PeopleCert exam itself.
- 1y
Exam voucher validity
Your included PeopleCert exam voucher is valid for 12 months, giving you full flexibility to schedule when you’re ready.
- T2
Take2 re-sit option available
Optional Take2 re-sit and PeopleCert Plus Membership are available at checkout for complete peace of mind.
About the instructor
About the Instructor
15 years of training excellence with over 71,000 students who have passed.
Adriano is an ITIL Master, consultant and author of 6 books, bringing 25 years of experience and more than 50 certifications in IT Management, Security and Governance. As the leader of the largest ITSM and DPSM community (over 220,000 YouTube subscribers), he combines his MBA from FGV — one of the world's leading business schools — with a specialization in Neuroscience to guide a global network of more than 71,000 students. His mission is clear: to demystify complex management and turn technical knowledge into tangible value and market impact.
Official translator of the ITIL Foundation Guide (Version 5)
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- Students trained
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Curriculum
What you will learn
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00 Module 1 – Introduction to Cloud Computing 8 lessons
- About Exin
- Greater Achievement
- Overview
- This Material
- Official Exam
- Course Objectives
- What Will You Learn?
- Overview
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01 Module 2 – Cloud Computing Principles 40 lessons
- What We Want in This Module
- Concept of Cloud Computing
- Overview
- Examples of Cloud Computing
- What is Cloud Computing
- Definitions
- Five Main Definitions of a Cloud
- Essential Characteristics of the Cloud
- What Cloud Computing is NOT
- Business Perspective
- Cloud Computing Fundamentals
- Virtualization
- Main Characteristics of Virtualization
- Type of Virtualization
- Six Types of Virtualization
- Virtualization Solutions
- Cloud and Collaboration
- Types of Cloud
- Public and Private
- Community and Hybrid
- Evolution of Cloud Computing
- Overview
- Autonomous Mainframes
- Communication System
- Minicomputers
- Local Area Network
- Microcomputers
- Internet
- Timeline
- The cloud
- Important Cloud Issues
- Internet Vision
- Managed Services
- ITIL
- ISO Standards and Governance
- Update of Audit Standards and Guidelines (2020)
- Managed Service Provider Models
- XaaS – Anything as a Service
- What Will Come After Cloud Computing
- Exercises – Module 2 – Cloud
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02 Module 3 – Cloud Computing Architecture 32 lessons
- What We'll See in This Module
- Cloud Computing Architecture
- Overview
- Multi-Tenancy Architecture
- Multi-Purpose Architecture
- Single-Purpose Architecture Migrated to Multiple-Purpose Architecture
- Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
- Cloud Services
- Communication as a Service
- Software as a Service
- SaaS – Cloud Computing Service Model
- Platform as a Service
- PaaS – Cloud Computing Service Model
- Infrastructure as a Service
- IaaS – Service Model for Cloud Computing
- Monitoring as a Service
- Layered Architecture
- Layered Architecture (Load Balancing)
- Layered architecture (web frontend)
- Layered Architecture (Business Logic)
- Layered Architecture (Database)
- Server virtualization architecture
- Hypervisor
- Type 1 Hypervisor
- Type 2 Hypervisor
- Overview
- Benefits and limitations of the Cloud
- Benefits of Cloud Computing
- Limitations of Cloud Computing
- Summary of the Benefits and Limitations of Cloud Computing
- Datacenter Architecture for the Cloud
- Exercises – Module 3 – Cloud
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03 Module 4 – Implementing and Managing Cloud Computing 59 lessons
- What We'll Cover in This Module
- Overview
- Building On-Premises Cloud Networks
- Overview
- Cloud based on Centralized On-Premises Database
- Independent Components
- Architecture Considerations
- Message-Based
- Communication Capabilities
- Private Intranet and Private Cloud
- Routing to Datacenter
- Moving data within a local Datacenter
- Storage Capacity
- NAS (Network Attached Storage)
- Multilocal
- Monitoring
- Environment with Servers that Support Cloud Computing
- Server Capacity
- Cloud Applications
- Open Source Software in Datacenter
- Establishing a Cloud Performance Baseline
- Connection Speed
- Public Internet
- Partitioning and Data Protection
- Supporting Cloud Usage
- Overview
- VPN – Virtual Private Network
- CMS – Content Management Systems
- CMS – Content Management System
- Content Formatting Languages
- Backup and Recovery
- Disaster Recovery Solutions
- Cloud Computing Standards
- Overview – Cloud Computing Standards
- Standards and Best Practices
- The Case for Standards
- Use of International and Industry Standards
- Open Cloud Consortium
- Web-Based Enterprise Management (WBEM)
- Web Services Management (WS-Management)
- DMTF – Distributed Management Task Force
- Storage Management Initiative – Specification (SMI-S)
- Open Virtualization Format – OVF
- SMASH – Server Hardware Systems Management Architecture
- Standards for Application Development
- Cloud Security Standards
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act – HIPAA
- GLBA Financial Services Modernization Act
- Payment Card Industry – PCI
- Security Protocol
- IPSec – Internet Protocol Security
- Cloud Service Management Principles
- Cloud Client
- Service Level Management
- ISO-IEC 20000-2011 Processes
- ISO-IEC 20000-2018 Processes
- ISO/IEC 19086
- ISO/IEC 19086 Family of Standards
- Exercises – Module 4 – Cloud
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04 Module 5 – Using Cloud Computing 17 lessons
- What We Will Cover in This Module
- Overview
- Accessing the Cloud
- Overview
- Web Browsers
- Web Applications
- OSI Model
- Cloud Access Architecture
- Thin Clients
- Mobility and Cloud
- Overview
- Smartphones
- Text Messages
- Basic Application Issues
- Collaboration Applications for Mobile Platforms
- Location Independence
- Exercises – Module 5 – Cloud
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05 Module 6 – Security and Identity Management 47 lessons
- What we will cover in this module
- Overview
- Protecting the Cloud
- Protecting the Cloud Overview
- Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability
- Authentication, Authorization, and Accountability (TripleA)
- Virus Issues in Virtual Environments
- Virus Infections in Type 1 Virtual Environments
- Virus Infections in Type 2 Virtual Environments
- Virus Infections in the Client Operating System
- Security Risks
- Cloud Security Alliance (CSA)
- CSA Threats and Mitigation
- Top Cloud Threats
- Security Measures
- Identity Management
- Overview
- Cloud-Based Identity Management
- Federation Example
- Federation – Implementation
- Information Card
- Card Examples
- Federation Levels
- Cloud Presence
- Leveraging Presence
- Presence Protocols
- Presença Habilitada
- Future of Presence
- The Interrelationship of Identity, Presence and Location
- Identity Management Solutions
- Claims-Based Solutions
- IDaaS – Identity as a Service
- Compliance as a Service
- Privacy
- Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
- Safeguarding
- Privacy-Related Issues
- International Privacy
- Complying with GDPR Requirements
- Why Protection and Privacy Are Such Important Issues
- Legacy of Regulations and Laws
- Timeline
- Related EU Legislation
- Privacy and Data Protection
- Personal Data
- Definition of Personal Data
- Exercises – Module 6 – Cloud
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06 Module 7 – Evaluating Cloud Computing 34 lessons
- What We'll Cover in This Module
- TCO and ROI
- TCO – Total Cost of Ownership
- ROI – Return on Investment
- Overview
- The Business Case
- Overview
- Your Company Should Invest in Cloud Computing
- Business Benefits
- Operational Benefits
- Operational Benefits
- Deliver What You Want Faster
- Economic Benefits
- More Benefits
- Short-Term Need
- Benefits for the Team
- Impacts on Cloud Implementation
- Energy Savings
- Physical Space Savings
- Reductions in Maintenance
- Software Licensing
- What Should Be Taken into Consideration?
- Evaluating Implementations
- Overview
- Smart Investment
- Changes in Network Infrastructure
- Reduction of Expenses
- Vendor Access and Support
- Time to Value
- Test Period
- Getting More from the Money Invested
- Security
- Cloud Implementation Assessment Summary
- Exercises – Module 7 – Cloud
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07 Module 8 – Preparatory Practice Exams 15 lessons
- Cloud Computing Foundation Practice Exam 1: 40 Questions
- Cloud Computing Foundation Mock Exam 2: 40 Questions
- Cloud Computing Foundation Mock Exam 3: 40 Questions
- Cloud Computing Foundation Mock Exam 4: 40 Questions
- Cloud Computing Foundation Mock Exam 5: 40 Questions
- Cloud Computing Foundation Mock Exam 6: 40 Questions
- Cloud Computing Foundation Mock Exam 7: 40 Questions
- Cloud Computing Foundation Mock Exam 8: 40 Questions
- Cloud Computing Foundation Mock Exam 9: 40 Questions
- Cloud Computing Foundation Simulated Exam 10: 40 Questions
- Cloud Computing Foundation Mock Exam 11: 40 Questions
- Cloud Computing Foundation Mock Exam 12: 40 Questions
- Cloud Computing Foundation Simulated Exam 13: 40 Questions
- Cloud Computing Foundation Practice Exam 14: 40 Questions
- Cloud Computing Foundation Practice Exam 15: 40 Questions
Student reviews
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Foi bastante informativo e aprendi bastante sobre cloud computing
19 de novembro de 2020
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Excelente curso ! É um bom guia para quem esta na duvida sobre uma certificação em Cloud Computing.
2 de setembro de 2020
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