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CompTIA Cloud Essentials (CLO-002)

Comprehensive preparatory course to help you pass the CompTIA certification exam. Integrated with hands-on exercises and practice tests.

(CLO-002.AE2) / ISBN : 978-1-64459-530-5
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The CompTIA Cloud Essentials (CLO-002) is an exam-based training course that equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to pass the certification exam in a single attempt. The  CLO-002 study guide covers baseline Cloud fundamentals including design, networking, storage, assessment, vendor engagement, management, governance, risk, compliance, and security. Whether you're an IT expert or from a non-technical background, this Cloud training can help you understand cloud services better for making informed business decisions.

Skills You’ll Get

  • Knowledge of core cloud computing concepts: SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS
  • Ability to design cloud architectures
  • Understanding of cloud networking concepts, such as virtual networks and load balancing
  • Understanding of various cloud storage options and their application
  • Ability to assess cloud needs and suggest suitable solutions
  • Skilled to choose and work with cloud service providers
  • Implement strategies for migrating workloads to the cloud
  • Knowledge of DevOps principles and their application in cloud environments
  • Ability to find and resolve risks associated with cloud migration
  • Well-versed with best practices and measures for cloud security

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1

Introduction

  • Why Certify for Cloud Business Skills?
  • Who Should Read This Course?
  • What Does This Course Cover?
  • Cloud Essentials+ Study Guide Exam Objectives
  • Objective Map
  • Introduction to Cloud Platforms
2

Cloud Principles and Design

  • Understanding Cloud Principles
  • Exploring Cloud Design
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
3

Cloud Networking and Storage

  • Understanding Cloud Networking Concepts
  • Understanding Cloud Storage Technologies
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
4

Assessing Cloud Needs

  • Using Cloud Assessments
  • Understanding Cloud Services
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
5

Engaging Cloud Vendors

  • Understanding Business and Financial Concepts
  • Finding and Evaluating Cloud Vendors
  • Choosing a Migration Approach
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
6

Management and Technical Operations

  • Explain Aspects of Operating within the Cloud
  • Explain DevOps in Cloud Environments
  • Financial Planning of Cloud Resources
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
7

Governance and Risk

  • Recognize Risk Management Concepts Related to Cloud Services
  • Explain Policies or Procedures
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
8

Compliance and Security in the Cloud

  • Identify the Importance and Impacts of Compliance in the Cloud
  • Explain Security Concerns, Measures, or Concepts of Cloud Operations
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

1

Cloud Principles and Design

  • Checking Hyper-V Compatibility
  • Enabling Hyper-V in Windows
  • Obtaining IP Route Information from the IP Routing Table
  • Installing a Virtual Machine
  • Installing the Remote Access Role
  • Creating a Virtual Switch
  • Installing Ubuntu
2

Cloud Networking and Storage

  • Creating and Applying an ACL at the CLI
  • Configuring Inbound Rules for a Firewall
  • Configuring Firewall Settings
  • Establishing a VPN Connection
  • Creating a NAT Virtual Network
  • Getting Information about DNS
  • Getting Information about the TCP Ports
  • Getting Information about the Current Connection Statistics of TCP
  • Getting TCP Settings
  • Obtaining Information about the Net Firewall Profile
  • Getting Information about the UDP Ports
  • Getting Information about the Current Connection Statistics of UDP
  • Getting UDP Settings
  • Obtaining Information about the IP Version
  • Obtaining the IP Interface
  • Generating a Key Pair Using Kleopatra
  • Using OpenSSL to Create a Public/Private Key Pair
  • Implementing a BPDU Guard on a Switch Port
  • Creating a New VLAN and Placing Switch Ports into that VLAN
  • Establishing an SSH Connection
3

Assessing Cloud Needs

  • Using MBSA
  • Generating an RSA Key Pair
4

Management and Technical Operations

  • Configuring the NFS Data Store
  • Configuring RAID
  • Configuring RAID 5
5

Compliance and Security in the Cloud

  • Encrypting and Decrypting a File Using AES Crypt
  • Performing the Intense Scan in Zenmap
  • Observing the SHA-Generated Hash
  • Using the MD5 Hash Algorithm
  • Scanning a Network Using Nmap

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You should have at least 6 months of experience as a business analyst in an IT organization, with exposure to cloud computing concepts.

Absolutely Yes. This certification will provide you the skills needed to navigate the dynamic world of cloud technology, making you a valuable asset for any organization. Whether you want to progress in your existing career or you want to transition into this domain, this is the perfect course for you.

This CompTIA Cloud certification is different because it is an ideal choice for both IT as well as non-technical professionals. It validates your understanding of cloud concepts and business principles, demonstrating that everyone can make informed decisions about cloud technology.

The duration of this exam is 60 minutes.

The passing score is 120 (on a scale of 100-900).

The certification exam cost is USD 130.

After this certification, you can explore exciting job roles like Cloud Engineer, Cloud Architect, Cloud Systems Administrator, Cloud Solutions Architect, Cloud Consultant, IT Support Specialist or Network Engineer.

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