The Introduction to HP Cloud Computing course will allow students to learn how to:

• acquire the knowledge and experience required to design a basic application hosting and data storage solution that meets customer requirements
• explain and recognize industry-standard server and storage technologies
• understand and implement hosted, co-located and cloud solutions
• understand data center computer, network and storage components
• explore various industry-standard virtualization technologies
• design and implement a virtualized environment using VMware products: ESXi, VShpere, Workstation

Topics:

• Desktop PCs Inside and Out
• Storage/Peripheral Devices
• Networking Basics
• Windows and Open Source Operating Systems
• Network/Hardware Fundamentals
• Network Infrastructure
• Switches and Routers
• Wireless Networking
• Data Centers Basics
• Inside a Server
• Solution Stacks
• Storage Technologies
• Blade System Architecture and Implementation
• Server Virtualization
• VMware ESXi and VSphere Client
• Virtual Machines
• Bursting to the Cloud
• File Sharing and Messaging/Communications Solutions
• Designing and Implementing an Application Hosting Solution
• Designing and Implementing an Online Presence
• Designing and Implementing a Disaster Recovery Solution