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Containers in the Cloud Specialization

Containers in the Cloud Specialization

Learn Cloud Computing/Container Management Basics. Hands-On Introduction to Containers, Cloud Computing, and Cloud Management

Instructors: Mohit Chandarana

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3 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

3.2

(9 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

3 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

3.2

(9 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Create and manage containers in Docker
Create Terraform modules to manage infrastructure

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

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Taught in English

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Specialization - 3 course series

This specialization is aimed at beginners interested in cloud computing. Start with the basics of containers. Build on that knowledge by learning how to orchestrate a collection of containers. Finally, learn how to provision and manage infrastructure through code files as opposed to manual configuration.

Applied Learning Project

Learners experience a hands-on approach to all of the topics. You get to see firsthand how these tools and concepts work. Assignments take you along the process of installing, configuring, and using the tools covered over these three courses. Cloud management requires the use of a cloud provider.

Container Creation and Orchestration Basics

Course 18 hours

What you'll learn

Understanding Containers: Become familiar with containers, why they're used, and their benefits in a software development and deployment environment.
Introduction to Kubernetes: Get familiar with Kubernetes, its benefits, and its uses in orchestrating and managing containerized applications.
Deployment of Containers: Deploy containers to run applications.

Skills you'll gain

Ubuntu, Kubernetes, Unix, Linux, Application Deployment, Docker (Software), Containerization, Devops Tools, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, and Virtual Machines

Introduction to Terraform

Course 210 hours

What you'll learn

How to use Terraform to build, change and destroy infrastructure?
How to manage resource dependencies and similar resources in Terraform?

Skills you'll gain

Terraform, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), File Management, Amazon Web Services, Version Control, Infrastructure Architecture, Program Development, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Management, Data Security, Programming Principles, Cloud Infrastructure, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Intro to Managing Resources Using Infrastructure-as-Code

Course 310 hours

What you'll learn

Configure environments manually, with Ansible, and with containers
Deploy and manage containers
Manage the cloud with tools like Terraform

Skills you'll gain

Docker (Software), Containerization, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, Bash (Scripting Language), Cloud Management, Security Controls, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Application Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Devops Tools, and Firewall