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<p>Introduction xix</p> <p>Assessment Test xxv</p> <p><b>Chapter 1 Cloud Principles and Design 1</b></p> <p>Understanding Cloud Principles 2</p> <p>Virtualization 5</p> <p>Service Models 9</p> <p>Deployment Models 16</p> <p>Cloud Characteristics 17</p> <p>Shared Responsibility Model 19</p> <p>Exploring Cloud Design 21</p> <p>Redundancy and High Availability 22</p> <p>Disaster Recovery 25</p> <p>Summary 27</p> <p>Exam Essentials 27</p> <p>Written Lab 29</p> <p>Review Questions 30</p> <p><b>Chapter 2 Cloud Networking and Storage 35</b></p> <p>Understanding Cloud Networking Concepts 36</p> <p>Networking: A Quick Primer 37</p> <p>Connecting to the Cloud 39</p> <p>Cloud Networking Services 47</p> <p>Understanding Cloud Storage Technologies 57</p> <p>How Cloud Storage Works 57</p> <p>Cloud-Based Storage Providers 59</p> <p>Cloud Storage Terminology 59</p> <p>Content Delivery Networks 68</p> <p>Summary 70</p> <p>Exam Essentials 70</p> <p>Written Lab 72</p> <p>Review Questions 73</p> <p><b>Chapter 3 Assessing Cloud Needs 77</b></p> <p>Using Cloud Assessments 79</p> <p>Gathering Current and Future Requirements 80</p> <p>Using Baselines 85</p> <p>Running a Feasibility Study 86</p> <p>Conducting a Gap Analysis 86</p> <p>Using Reporting 88</p> <p>Understanding Benchmarks 88</p> <p>Creating Documentation and Diagrams 89</p> <p>Understanding Cloud Services 91</p> <p>Identity Access Management 91</p> <p>Cloud-Native Applications 95</p> <p>Data Analytics 97</p> <p>Digital Marketing 100</p> <p>Autonomous Environments 103</p> <p>Internet of Things 104</p> <p>Blockchain 110</p> <p>Subscription Services 113</p> <p>Collaboration 114</p> <p>VDI 115</p> <p>Self-Service 117</p> <p>Summary 118</p> <p>Exam Essentials 118</p> <p>Written Lab 121</p> <p>Review Questions 122</p> <p><b>Chapter 4 Engaging Cloud Vendors 127</b></p> <p>Understanding Business and Financial Concepts 129</p> <p>Expenditures and Costs 129</p> <p>Licensing Models 132</p> <p>Human Capital 135</p> <p>Professional Services 136</p> <p>Finding and Evaluating Cloud Vendors 138</p> <p>Gathering Information 138</p> <p>Performing Evaluations 144</p> <p>Negotiating Contracts and Billing 146</p> <p>Choosing a Migration Approach 150</p> <p>Migration Principles 150</p> <p>Lift and Shift 152</p> <p>Rip and Replace 153</p> <p>Hybrid and Phased Migrations 153</p> <p>Summary 154</p> <p>Exam Essentials 155</p> <p>Written Lab 156</p> <p>Review Questions 158</p> <p><b>Chapter 5 Management and Technical Operations 163</b></p> <p>Explain Aspects of Operating within the Cloud 166</p> <p>Data Management 166</p> <p>Availability 169</p> <p>Disposable Resources 173</p> <p>Monitoring and Visibility 175</p> <p>Optimization 176</p> <p>Explain DevOps in Cloud Environments 180</p> <p>Provisioning 182</p> <p>Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery 185</p> <p>Testing in QA Environments 186</p> <p>Configuration Management 188</p> <p>API Integration 193</p> <p>Financial Planning of Cloud Resources 194</p> <p>Storage 194</p> <p>Network 197</p> <p>Compute 198</p> <p>Chargebacks 199</p> <p>Maintenance 200</p> <p>Instances 201</p> <p>Licensing Types 204</p> <p>License Quantity 206</p> <p>Summary 207</p> <p>Exam Essentials 207</p> <p>Written Lab 210</p> <p>Review Questions 211</p> <p><b>Chapter 6 Governance and Risk 215</b></p> <p>Recognize Risk Management Concepts Related to Cloud Services 217</p> <p>Risk Assessment 219</p> <p>Risk Response 225</p> <p>Documentation 227</p> <p>Vendor Lock-in 230</p> <p>Data Portability 231</p> <p>Explain Policies or Procedures 233</p> <p>Standard Operating Procedures 234</p> <p>Change Management 235</p> <p>Resource Management 237</p> <p>Security Policies 238</p> <p>Access and Control Policies 240</p> <p>Department-Specific Policies 242</p> <p>Communication Policies 243</p> <p>Summary 244</p> <p>Exam Essentials 245</p> <p>Written Lab 246</p> <p>Review Questions 248</p> <p><b>Chapter 7 Compliance and Security in the Cloud 253</b></p> <p>Identify the Importance and Impacts of Compliance in the Cloud 255</p> <p>Data Sovereignty 256</p> <p>Regulatory Concerns 258</p> <p>Industry-Based Requirements 260</p> <p>International Standards 265</p> <p>Certifications 269</p> <p>Explain Security Concerns, Measures, or Concepts of Cloud Operations 270</p> <p>Threat 270</p> <p>Vulnerability 272</p> <p>Security Assessments 273</p> <p>Data Security 278</p> <p>Application and Infrastructure Security 290</p> <p>Summary 293</p> <p>Exam Essentials 294</p> <p>Written Lab 296</p> <p>Review Questions 298</p> <p><b>Appendix A Answers to Written Labs 303</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Cloud Principles and Design 304</p> <p>Chapter 2: Cloud Networking and Storage 304</p> <p>Chapter 3: Assessing Cloud Needs 304</p> <p>Chapter 4: Engaging Cloud Vendors 305</p> <p>Chapter 5: Management and Technical Operations 305</p> <p>Chapter 6: Governance and Risk 306</p> <p>Chapter 7: Compliance and Security in the Cloud 306</p> <p><b>Appendix B Answers to Review Questions 307</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Cloud Principles and Design 308</p> <p>Chapter 2: Cloud Networking and Storage 310</p> <p>Chapter 3: Assessing Cloud Needs 312</p> <p>Chapter 4: Engaging Cloud Vendors 315</p> <p>Chapter 5: Management and Technical Operations 317</p> <p>Chapter 6: Governance and Risk 319</p> <p>Chapter 7: Compliance and Security in the Cloud 321</p> <p>Index 323</p> <p> </p>

<p>ABOUT THE AUTHORS <p><b>Quentin Docter, Cloud Essentials+, A+, Network+, IT Fundamentals+, MCSE, CNE, CCNA, SCSA,</b> is an IT consultant and author who started in the industry in 1994. Since then, he's worked as a tech and network support specialist, trainer, consultant, and web developer. <p><b>Cory Fuchs, Cloud essentials+, A+, Network+, MCSE, CCNA, RHNA, AWS CP, AWS SAA, AWS SAPro,</b> is a Cloud Architect working for several Fortune 500 companies. He has worked in IT for over 25 years as a systems administrator, network engineer, trainer, and consultant.</b>

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