Ben Piper - CompTIA Cloud+ Study Guide

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Welcome to the exciting world of cloud computing and CompTIA certifications! If you picked up this book because you want to improve yourself with a secure and rewarding job in the new and fast-growing cloud computing space, you have come to the right place. Whether you are striving to enter the thriving, dynamic IT sector, or you are seeking to enhance your skills in the emerging cloud computing field, being CompTIA Cloud+ certified can seriously stack the odds of success in your favor.

CompTIA certifications are powerful instruments of success that will most certainly improve your knowledge of cloud computing. As you progress throughout this book, you'll gain a broad and deep understanding of cloud computing operations that offers unprecedented exposure to this dynamic field. The knowledge and expertise that you will gain are essential for your success in all areas of the cloud computing field.

By deciding to become Cloud+ certified, you're proudly announcing to the world that you want to become an unrivaled cloud computing expert—a goal that this book will get you well on your way to achieving. Congratulations in advance on the beginning of your brilliant future!

For up-to-the-minute updates covering additions or modifications to the CompTIA certification exams, as well as additional study tools, videos, practice questions, and bonus material, be sure to visit the Sybex website and forum at www.sybex.com.

CompTIA has created the world's leading vendor-neutral family of certifications in the technology industry. CompTIA's certifications are recognized and respected worldwide for their quality and rigorous standards. They offer a broad range of certifications on a wide variety of technology topics. When you become Cloud+ certified, you have validated your skills and expertise in the implementation and ongoing support of cloud-based services. Becoming a CompTIA Cloud+ certified professional validates that you have the knowledge to be a successful cloud engineer.

The Cloud+ certification is recognized as one of the premier cloud certifications on the market today. Studying for and passing the Cloud+ exam gives engineers the set of skills to succeed in the fast-growing field of cloud computing.

Rest assured that when you pass the CompTIA Cloud+ exam, you're headed down a path to certain success!

This book, consisting of 10 chapters, follows the most recent version of the CompTIA Cloud+ exam, CV0-003. The exam blueprint is divided into five sections which are explained in sufficient detail to help you become a Cloud+ certified professional.

Chapter 1: Introducing Cloud Computing Configurations and Deployments The book starts out by investigating the most common cloud components, such as applications, compute, storage, and networking. Then it discusses how to determine the correct size and scale of the systems. You will gain a basic understanding of configurations found in the cloud and learn about production, quality assurance, and development of cloud systems.

Chapter 2: Cloud Deployments In this chapter, you'll learn about deploying services in the cloud and how to execute a deployment plan; the most common service models; and the various ways that clouds are delivered, such as public, private, and community. Common cloud terminology and storage are explained.Next, the chapter delves into the technical background and you'll learn how to determine the needs and design of an effective cloud deployment. This includes what virtualization is, its benefits, and why it's a central technology in cloud computing. You'll learn about hypervisors and virtual machines, and how to migrate from your existing operations to the cloud.