Cloud Computing: Understanding Networking

Course details

Understanding the ins and outs of networking—how it works, how it interacts with your existing enterprise network, and how to work with different networking services—is crucial. In this course, explore the fundamentals of cloud networking. Instructor David Linthicum begins with the basics of networking, including the basics of public, private, hybrid, and multicloud architectures. David includes coverage of network services like DNS, DHCP, VPN, and VPC. He covers the important concepts of network security, monitoring, and troubleshooting. Plus, learn about interconnectivity between cloud environments. David also examines some networking aspects specific to the top three cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Welcome

1. Introduction to Cloud Computing Networking

02 - Cloud computing basics
03 - Understanding cloud deployment models
04 - The important role of cloud networking

2. Virtual Networks in the Cloud

05 - Understanding virtual networks and their purpose
06 - Creating and configuring virtual networks
07 - Addressing and subnetting in the cloud

3. Cloud-Based Network Services

08 - Cloud-based network services - DNS, DHCP, and VPN
09 - Setting up and managing DNS in the cloud
10 - Implementing Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
11 - Configuring and managing VPN connections in the cloud
12 - Configuring and managing VPC (virtual private cloud)

4. Network Security in the Cloud

13 - Cloud security and its challenges
14 - Implementing network security measures in the cloud
15 - Configuring network access control policies and rules
16 - Security services - Web app firewalls and DDoS protection

5. Interconnecting Cloud Networks

17 - Establishing connectivity between cloud environments
18 - Configuring VPNs for secure inter-cloud communication
19 - Interconnecting virtual networks within a cloud provider
20 - Integrating networks (hybrid and multicloud)

6. Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting

21 - Network monitoring tools and techniques
22 - Configuring network monitoring services in the cloud
23 - Analyzing network traffic and troubleshooting issues
24 - Logging and analytics services

Conclusion

25 - Learning more about cloud networking

Cloud Computing: Understanding Networking

Authors

David Linthicum