CompTIA Cloud+ CV0-001

CompTIA Cloud+ CV0-001

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Released February 2014
Publisher(s): Pearson IT Certification
ISBN: 0133836665

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Video description

4+ Hours of Video Instruction

Overview

CompTIA Cloud+ LiveLessons is a unique video product that provides a solid understanding of cloud-based technologies and infrastructure. It looks at server, network, storage, and virtualization technologies and the aspects of IT security needed to implement industry best practices and pass the CompTIA Cloud+ certification exam. The product takes the student from an introduction to the fundamental concepts to a reasonably sophisticated understanding of the topics. Each lesson includes a summary with interactive exercises so you can review the material and then quiz yourself on the knowledge you’ve learned.

Description

CompTIA Cloud+ LiveLessons contains 7 individual video lessons, subdivided into 32 sublessons. The videos consist of audio instruction, animations, and video screencasts. Each video lab presents detailed objectives, lab diagrams, and video captures. Audio instruction throughout offers detailed explanations, tips, and configuration verifications. A lesson review and lesson quizzes are also included so you can test yourself on the information learned.

Major sections are as follows:

Lesson 1—Cloud Concepts and Models

Lesson 2—Virtualization

Lesson 3—Infrastructure

Lesson 4—Network Management

Lesson 5—Security

Lesson 6—Systems Management

Lesson 7—Business Continuity in the Cloud

About the Instructor

EMMETT DULANEY(Cloud+, Network+, A+, Security+) is a columnist for CertMag, an associate professor at Anderson University, and the author of numerous certification guides including CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide, CompTIA Security+ Study Guide, and CompTIA Network+ N10-005 Authorized Exam Cram.

Skill Level

  • Intermediate

What You Will Learn

  • Server, network, storage, and virtualization technologies and the aspects of IT security needed to pass the CompTIA Cloud+ exam
  • Cloud Concepts and Models
  • Virtualization
  • Infrastructure
  • Network Management
  • Security
  • Systems Management
  • Business Continuity in the Cloud

Who Should Take This Course

The target audiences for this video course are prospective candidates for CompTIA Cloud+ exam or those professionals seeking a definitive reference guide for cloud technologies.

The Primary audience includes:

  • IT Administrators
  • Managers, or engineers interested in migrating to a cloud platform
  • Project managers for cloud computing services
  • Cloud engineers
  • Managers for data center SAN
  • Business analysts in cloud computing

Course Requirements

  • 2-3 years experience in IT networking, network storage, or data center administration

Table of Contents

Lesson 1—Cloud Concepts and Models (45 minutes)

Lesson 1.1: Comparing and Contrasting Cloud Services (15)

Lesson 1.2: Comparing and Contrasting Cloud Delivery Models and Services (10)

Lesson 1.3: Understanding Cloud Characteristics and Terms (10)

Lesson 1.4: Understanding Object Storage Concepts (10)

Lesson 1.5: Lesson 1 Practice Review

Lesson 2—Virtualization (50 minutes)

Lesson 2.1: Exploring Hypervisor Types (10)

Lesson 2.2: Installing, Configuring, and Managing Virtual Machines and Devices (10

Lesson 2.3: Virtual Resource Migration (10)

Lesson 2.4: Understanding the Benefits of Virtualization in a Cloud Environment (10)

Lesson 2.5: Comparing and Contrasting Virtual Components (10)

Lesson 2.6: Lesson 2 Practice Review

Lesson 3—Infrastructure (1 hour 20 minutes)

Lesson 3.1: Comparing and Contrasting Storage Technologies (10)

Lesson 3.2: Exploring Storage Configuration Concepts (10)

Lesson 3.3: Executing Storage Provisioning (10)

Lesson 3.4: Implementing Appropriate Network Configurations (10)

Lesson 3.5: Understanding The Importance of Network Optimization (10)

Lesson 3.6: Troubleshooting Basic Network Connectivity Issues (10)

Lesson 3.7: Exploring Network Protocols, Ports, and Topologies (10)

Lesson 3.8: Examining Common Hardware Resources for Virtual Environments (10)

Lesson 3.9: Lesson 3 Practice Review

Lesson 4—Network Management (40 minutes)

Lesson 4.1: Implementing Resource Monitoring Techniques (10)

Lesson 4.2: Allocating Physical (Host) Resources (10)

Lesson 4.3: Allocating Virtual (Guest) Resources (10)

Lesson 4.4: Implementing Tools for Remote Access (10)

Lesson 4.5: Lesson 4 Practice Review

Lesson 5—Security (1 hour)

Lesson 5.1: Exploring Security Best Practices (15)

Lesson 5.2: Understanding Storage Security (10)

Lesson 5.3: Comparing and Contrasting Encryption Technologies and Methods (15)

Lesson 5.4: Determining Access Control Methods (10)

Lesson 5.5: Implementing Guest and Host Hardening Techniques (10)

Lesson 5.6: Lesson 5 Practice Review

Lesson 6—Systems Management (40 minutes)

Lesson 6.1: Understanding Cloud Environment Policies and Procedures (10)

Lesson 6.2: Optimizing Physical Host Performance (10)

Lesson 6.3: Understanding Common Physical/Virtual Performance Concepts (10)

Lesson 6.4: Implementing Appropriate Testing Techniques (10)

Lesson 6.5: Lesson 6 Practice Review

Lesson 7—Business Continuity in the Cloud (20 minutes)

Lesson 7.1: Comparing and Contrasting Disaster Recovery Methods (10)

Lesson 7.2: Deploying Solutions to Meet Availability Requirements (10)

Lesson 7.3: Lesson 7 Practice Review

About LiveLessons Video Training

LiveLessons Video Training series publishes hundreds of hands-on, expert-led video tutorials covering a wide selection of technology topics designed to teach you the skills you need to succeed. This professional and personal technology video series features world-leading author instructors published by your trusted technology brands: Addison-Wesley, Cisco Press, IBM Press, Pearson IT Certification, Prentice Hall, Sams, and Que. Topics include: IT Certification, Programming, Web Development, Mobile Development, Home and Office Technologies, Business and Management, and more. View all LiveLessons on InformIT at http://www.informit.com/livelessons

Table of contents

  1. Introduction
    1. CompTIA Cloud+ CV0-001 Complete Video Course: Introduction
  2. Lesson 1: Cloud Concepts and Models
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 1.1 Compare and contrast cloud services
    3. 1.2 Compare and contrast cloud delivery models and services
    4. 1.3 Summarize cloud characteristics and terms
    5. 1.4 Explain object storage concepts
  3. Lesson 2: Virtualization
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 2.1 Explain the differences between hypervisor types
    3. 2.2 Install, configure, and manage virtual machines and devices
    4. 2.3 Given a scenario, perform virtual resource migration
    5. 2.4 Explain the benefits of virtualization in a cloud evironment
    6. 2.5 Compare and contrast virtual components used to construct a cloud environment
  4. Lesson 3: Infrastructure
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 3.1 Compare and contrast various storage technologies
    3. 3.2 Explain storage configuration concepts
    4. 3.3 Execute storage provisioning
    5. 3.4 Given a scenario, implement appropriate network configurations
    6. 3.5 Explain the importance of network optimization
    7. 3.6 Given a scenario, troubleshoot basic network connectivity issues
    8. 3.7 Explain common network protocols, ports, and topologies
    9. 3.8 Explain common hardware resources and features used to enable virtual environments
  5. Lesson 4: Network Management
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 4.1 Given a scenario, implement and use proper resource monitoring techniques
    3. 4.2 Given a scenario, appropriately allocate physical (host) resources using best practices
    4. 4.3 Given a scenario, appropriately allocate virtual (guest) resources using best practices
    5. 4.4 Given a scenario, use appropriate tools for remote access
  6. Lesson 5: Security
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 5.1 Explain network security concepts, tools, and best practices
    3. 5.2 Explain storage security concepts, methods, and best practices
    4. 5.3 Compare/contrast different encryption technologies and methods
    5. 5.4 Identify access control methods
    6. 5.5 Implement guest and host hardening techniques
  7. Lesson 6: Systems Management
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 6.1 Explain policies and procedures as they relate to a cloud environment
    3. 6.2 Given a scenario, diagnose, remediate and optimize physical host performance
    4. 6.3 Explain common performance concepts as they relate to the host and the guest
    5. 6.4 Implement appropriate testing techniques when deploying cloud services
  8. Lesson 7: Business Continuity in the Cloud
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 7.1 Compare and contrast disaster recovery methods and concepts
    3. 7.2 Deploy solutions to meet availability requirements
  9. Summary
    1. CompTIA Cloud+ CV0-001 Complete Video Course: Summary

Product information

  • Title: CompTIA Cloud+ CV0-001
  • Author(s):
  • Release date: February 2014
  • Publisher(s): Pearson IT Certification
  • ISBN: 0133836665