CompTIA® Cloud Essentials (Exam CLO-001)
Course Specifications
Course number: 085195
Course length: 2.0 day(s)
Course Description
Course Objective: You will weigh the pros and cons of cloud computing to make effective decisions and meet IT challenges.

Target Student: The CompTIA Cloud Essential Specialty certification is relevant to IT specialists, IT technical services specialists, IT relationship managers, IT architects, consultants, business and IT management, business process owners, and analysts.

Prerequisites: This course is the first step on a training path that can lead to a technical career dealing with cloud computing. CompTIA recommends that a candidate have at least six months of experience in an IT environment, with direct involvement in IT-related tasks, responsibilities and/or decision-making. It is also recommended that the candidate take the following course: Introduction to Network Design and Management. 
Hardware Requirements
You will need a computer for the instructor. Computers are not mandatory for students, but will be helpful for them to browse the Internet while discussing specific points. The following system requirements are the minimum suggested for this course: 
•	Intel® Pentium® IV with 300 MHz (or better). 
•	At least 512 MB of RAM. 
•	CD-ROM drive. 
•	A monitor capable of 1024 x 768 screen resolution and 32-bit color display. 
•	Display system to project the instructor’s computer screen 
•	Internet connection. 
Software Requirements
Each computer requires the following software:
•	This course does not require any specific software to be used in a classroom setup. 
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 
•	learn the fundamental concepts of cloud computing. 
•	learn the business aspects and impact of cloud computing. 
•	differentiate the types of cloud solutions and the adoption measures needed for each. 
•	identify the technical challenges and the mitigation measures involved in cloud computing. 
•	identify the steps to successfully adopt cloud services. 
•	identify the basic concepts of ITIL and describe how the ITIL framework is useful in the implementation of cloud computing in an organization. 
•	identify the possible risks involved in cloud computing and the risk mitigation measures, and you will also identify the potential cost considerations for the implementation of cloud and its strategic benefits. 
Course Content
Lesson 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing
Topic 1A: Overview of Cloud Computing 
Topic 1B: Evolution of the Cloud 
Topic 1C: Specialized Cloud Services 
Lesson 2: Business Value of Cloud Computing
Topic 2A: Business Need for Cloud Computing 
Topic 2B: Cloud Scalability 
Topic 2C: Cloud Security 
Topic 2D: Impact of Cloud Computing on Business 
Lesson 3: Technical Perspectives of Cloud Computing
Topic 3A: The Cloud Deployment Models 
Topic 3B: Network Requirements for Cloud Deployment 
Topic 3C: Automation and Self-Service in Cloud Computing 
Topic 3D: Federated Cloud Services 
Topic 3E: Standardization 
Lesson 4: Technical Challenges of Cloud Computing 
Topic 4A: Cloud Storage 
Topic 4B: Application Performance 
Topic 4C: Data Integration 
Topic 4D: Security Risks and Mitigation 
Topic 4E: Application Architecture and the Development Process 
Lesson 5: Steps to Successful Adoption of Cloud Services
Topic 5A: Steps to Adopting Cloud Services 
Topic 5B: Organizational Capability to Adopt Cloud Services 
Topic 5C: Cloud Vendor Roles and Capabilities 
Topic 5D: Migrating Applications to the Cloud 
Lesson 6: ITIL and Cloud Computing
Topic 6A: Overview of ITIL 
Topic 6B: Planning Service Strategy 
Topic 6C: Designing Cloud Service 
Topic 6D: Transitioning to Live Environment 
Topic 6E: Running a Cloud Service Operation 
Topic 6F: Continual Service Improvement with Cloud 
Lesson 7: Identifying Risks and Consequences
Topic 7A: Organizational Risks 
Topic 7B: Technical Risks 
Topic 7C: Legal Risks 
Topic 7D: Cost Evaluation for Cloud Computing 
Topic 7E: Identify Maintenance Aspects of Strategic Flexibility 
Appendix A: Mapping Course Content to the CompTIA Cloud Essentials (Exam CLO- 001) Exam Objectives 
Appendix B: CompTIA Cloud Essentials (Exam CLO-001) Acronyms