Get ready for the CompTIA Cloud+ Exam CV0-002 with this comprehensive resource
If you're looking to earn the challenging, but rewarding CompTIA Cloud+ certification--and a career in cloud services, then this book is the ideal resource for you. CompTIA Cloud+ Study Guide Exam CV0-002, 2nd Edition will not only help you prepare for taking the new CompTIA Coud+ Exam CV0-002, it will provide you with thorough coverage of the important topics that every cloud computing professional needs to be familiar with, including: configuration and deployment; security; maintenance; management; and troubleshooting.
This comprehensive resource covers all aspects of cloud computing infrastructure and administration, with a practical focus on real-world skills. It provides you with a year of FREE access to Sybex's superior online interactive learning environment and test bank, including chapter tests, practice exams, electronic flashcards, and a glossary of key terms.
* Master the fundamental concepts, terminology, and characteristics of cloud computing
* Deploy and implement cloud solutions, manage the infrastructure, and monitor performance
* Install, configure, and manage virtual machines and devices
* Get up to speed on hardware, testing, deployment, and more
Whether you're experienced or just starting out, the Cloud+ certification identifies you as the professional these companies need to ensure safe, seamless, functional cloud services, and The CompTIA Cloud+ Study Guide Exam CV0-002 provides the tools you need to be confident on exam day.
CompTIA Cloud+ Study Guide: Exam CV0-002
Table of contents
Introduction xvii
Cloud+ Assessment Test xl
Chapter 1 An Introduction to Cloud Computing Configurations and Deployments 1
Introducing Cloud Computing 3
Cloud Service Models 7
Cloud Reference Designs and Delivery Models 11
Introducing Cloud Components 13
Connecting the Cloud to the Outside World 14
Initial Documentation 14
Selecting Cloud Compute Resources 14
Validating and Preparing for the Move to the Cloud 15
What Is the Architecture? 15
Choosing Elements and Objects in the Cloud 16
Creating and Validating a Cloud Deployment 16
The Cloud Shared Resource Pooling Model 16
Organizational Uses of the Cloud 19
Scaling and Architecting Cloud Systems Based on Requirements 20
Understanding Cloud Performance 21
Delivering High Availability Operations 21
Connecting Your Organization to the Remote Cloud Data Center 22
What Are the Tools Used for Remote Management? 22
Cloud Testing 25
Verifying System Requirements 26
Correct Scaling for Your Requirements 26
Making Sure the Cloud Is Always Available 27
Understanding Direct and Virtual Cloud Connections 28
Keeping Your Data Safe (A Word About Data Integrity) 32
Making Sure Your Cloud Deployment Is Functioning as Expected 32
Writing It All Down (Documentation) 33
Creating a Known Reference Point (Baselines) 33
What Is the Responsibility of the Cloud Service Provider? 33
Variations in the Cloud: Performance Metrics 34
Summary 34
Exam Essentials 35
Written Lab 37
Review Questions 38
Chapter 2 Cloud Deployments 43
Executing a Cloud Deployment 48
Understanding Deployment and Change Management 48
Cloud Deployment Models 54
Network Deployment Considerations 56
Comparing Benchmarks 62
Matching Physical Resources to the Virtualized World of the Cloud 62
What Are Available and Proposed Hardware Resources? 63
Physical Resource High Availability 65
Introducing Disaster Recovery 65
Physical Hardware Performance Benchmarks 66
Costs Savings When Using the Cloud 66
Energy Savings in the Cloud 66
Shared vs. Dedicated Hardware Resources in a Cloud Data Center 67