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Module 1 Introduction to Cloud Computing |
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Section 1-1 Characteristics of Cloud Computing |
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CompTIA Cloud + Certification |
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Other Cloud Certifications |
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Section 1-2 Cloud Deployment Models |
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Section 1-3 Cloud Service Models |
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Common Cloud Service Models |
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Service Model Security Concerns |
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Section 1-4 Cloud Service Providers |
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Section 1-5 Troubleshooting Methodology |
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Common Cloud Computing Problems |
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30 | (7) |
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Solutions to Self-Check Questions |
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37 | (2) |
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Module 2 Virtual Hardware |
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Section 2-1 Virtualization Technologies |
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40 | (9) |
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41 | (1) |
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42 | (3) |
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Section 2-2 Virtualized Processing and Memory |
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49 | (5) |
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50 | (2) |
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52 | (2) |
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Section 2-3 VMs in the Cloud |
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Section 2-4 VM Alternatives |
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61 | (1) |
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61 | (1) |
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Troubleshoot Applications in Containers |
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Solutions to Self-Check Questions |
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76 | (3) |
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Module 3 Migration to the Cloud |
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Section 3-1 Migration Planning |
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80 | (6) |
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Section 3-2 Migration Execution |
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Cloud-to-Cloud Migrations |
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Section 3-3 Deployment Testing and Validation |
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96 | (1) |
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Section 3-4 Cloud Agility |
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101 | (4) |
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102 | (2) |
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Section 3-5 Planning for Problems |
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106 | (1) |
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107 | (1) |
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Business Continuity Planning |
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108 | (2) |
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110 | (3) |
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Solutions to Self-Check Questions |
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123 | (2) |
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Module 4 Cloud Networking |
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Section 4-1 Networking Concepts in the Cloud |
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126 | (6) |
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From OSI Model to Cloud Stack |
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Software-Defined Networking in the Cloud |
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Section 4-2 IP Address Spaces |
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Section 4-3 Networking in AWS |
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Availability Zones in AWS |
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Gateways and Route Tables in AWS |
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Section 4-4 Networking in Azure |
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Regions and Availability Zones in Azure |
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VNets and Subnets in Azure |
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Section 4-5 Networking in GCP |
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Solutions to Self-Check Questions |
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Module 5 Cloud Connectivity and Troubleshooting |
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Section 5-1 Hybrid Cloud and Multi-Cloud Networking |
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170 | (13) |
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Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) |
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Generic Network Virtualization Encapsulation (GENEVE) |
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Section 5-2 Extending Network Services |
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188 | (1) |
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Section 5-3 Troubleshooting Cloud Connectivity |
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Common Troubleshooting Commands |
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193 | (3) |
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Common Connectivity Problems |
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196 | (4) |
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Solutions to Self-Check Questions |
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212 | (3) |
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Module 6 Securing Cloud Resources |
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Section 6-1 Cloud Security Configurations |
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Threats to Cloud Security |
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Cloud-Based Approaches to Security |
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220 | (2) |
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Section 6-2 Virtual Network Security |
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Securing Hybrid and Multi-Clouds |
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Section 6-3 Compute Security |
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Section 6-4 Data Security |
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237 | (7) |
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Section 6-5 Troubleshooting Cloud Security |
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Security Misconfigu rations |
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Solutions to Self-Check Questions |
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Module 7 Identity and Access Management |
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Section 7-1 Cloud Accounts |
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Privileged Access Management (PAM) |
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Section 7-2 Authentication |
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Multifactor Authentication (MFA) |
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Certificate-Based Authentication |
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Section 7-3 Authorization to Cloud Objects |
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275 | (6) |
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AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) |
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Azure Identity and Access Management (IAM) |
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GCP Identity and Access Management (IAM) |
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Section 7-4 IAM for Hybrid Clouds |
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AWS IAM in a Hybrid or Multi-Cloud |
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Azure IAM in a Hybrid Cloud |
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GCP IAM in a Hybrid Cloud |
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Section 7-5 Troubleshooting Cloud IAM |
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285 | (2) |
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Troubleshooting Privilege Issues |
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Solutions to Self-Check Questions |
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Section 8-1 Storage Types |
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On-Prem Storage Technologies |
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Cloud Storage Technologies |
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Section 8-2 Storage Optimization Techniques |
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Section 8-3 Cloud Storage Services |
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Section 8-4 Creating and Storing Backups |
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Section 8-5 Storage Security |
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Solutions to Self-Check Questions |
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347 | (2) |
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Module 9 Managing Cloud Performance |
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Section 9-1 Monitoring Resources |
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Section 9-2 Events and Logs |
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Section 9-3 Analysis and Response |
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Section 9-4 Troubleshooting Performance |
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Solutions to Self-Check Questions |
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Module 10 Cloud Automation |
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Section 10-1 Automation Workflow |
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Infrastructure as Code (laC) |
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Section 10-2 Cloud Maintenance Processes |
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Patching and Update Methodologies |
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Automated Disaster Recovery |
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Section 10-3 Cloud Automation Services |
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Section 10-4 Troubleshooting Automation Issues |
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Solutions to Self-Check Questions |
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Appendix A CompTIA Cloud+ Exam Objectives Mapped to Modules |
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Appendix B Modules Mapped to CompTIA Cloud+ Exam Objectives |
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Appendix C CompTIA Cloud+ Acronyms |
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488 | (6) |
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Appendix D Rubric for Hands-On Projects and Capstone Projects |
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Glossary |
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Index |
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