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Cloud Computing Essentials - 2026 Version

Name: Cloud Computing Essentials - 2026 Version
Rating: 4.5 (9302 reviews)

Everything you want to know about Cloud Computing

Created byAnand Rao Nednur

Last updated 2/2026

English

What you'll learn

Elements of Cloud Computing
Components of Cloud - Public , Private and Hybrid
What makes cloud computing powerful ?
Shared Responsibility Model

Course content

4 sections • 55 lectures • 4h 31m total length

Introduction4:09
The Need for Cloud Computing12:31
Explore the evolution from client-server to cloud computing, and learn how compute, memory, storage, database, and network enable scalable applications while addressing server sprawl, data-center costs, and security.
What is Cloud Computing - I5:24
What is Cloud Computing - II5:56
Benefits of Cloud Computing9:11
CapEx Vs OpEx2:54
Compare capex and opex in cloud infrastructure, highlighting upfront data center costs versus pay-as-you-go services and their tax implications.
What are Public Clouds1:46
Discover public clouds owned by hosting providers such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, offering multi-tenant resources over the internet for quick web deployments.
Characteristics of Public Cloud1:21
What are Private Clouds1:22
Characteristics of Private Cloud1:34
What is Hybrid Cloud1:01
Characteristics of Hybrid Cloud1:11
Review and What Next!!0:29
What is Infrastructure as a service3:54
Use cases of IAAS1:45
What is Platform as a Service?2:06
Use cases of PAAS3:35
Discover how platform as a service enables hosting and building apps with managed databases, web app hosting, container orchestration, and big data services, featuring inbuilt monitoring and automatic backups.
What is Software as a Service2:28
Explore software as a service as a cloud-based delivery model where providers host software and data, enabling remote access via browser with subscription pricing and outsourced maintenance.
Key Concepts and Terminology5:38
Economies of Scale1:20
What is Shared Responsibility model9:23

What is VPC - Mansion House Analogy6:30
NACLs and Security groups5:07
Need for CIDR for VPC3:59
Plan and assign AWS VPC CIDR blocks to manage capacity and subnet organization using private ranges. Avoid overlaps and oversized blocks to enable scalable internet access and secure networks.
The backbone of IP Addressing - RFC 19182:40
Explore how IP addressing and CIDR blocks drive scalable, secure cloud networks in AWS VPC, guided by RFC 1918 and the private IP ranges it defines.
Setting Up Your first VPC in AWS6:48
Testing the VPC - Part 15:55
Test the VPC by provisioning an EC2 web server in a VPC, using a Linux 2023 AMI on a t2.micro, with a web server key pair, subnets, and security groups.
Testing the VPC - part 24:09
Network Security Groups - Part 14:49
Network Security Groups - Part 24:43
NACL Configuration and Security - part 18:14
NACL Configuration and Security - part 22:55
Stateless vs Stateful Firewalls - Party Host or a Bouncer3:40
Understanding the Routes6:29
The Need for IGW3:37
VPC Peering5:49
VPC Peering - Test - Part 16:11
VPC Peering - Test - Part 36:49
VPC Peering - Amazon Q - network troubleshooting tool4:04
Leverage VPC peering troubleshooting with Amazon Q to trace traffic between EC2 instances using Reachability Analyzer, highlighting ENIs, security groups, NACLs, and route tables for quick problem diagnosis.

Google Cloud Platform- overview2:35
Explore Google Cloud Platform's public cloud services, featuring compute, storage, networking, AI and ML, and security and operations. Leverage global infrastructure, on-demand resources, and scalable solutions for diverse applications.
Compute Services - An Overview10:06
Explore Google Cloud compute offerings from Compute Engine virtual machines to container services like GKE and Anthos, plus serverless options App Engine, Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, and migration capabilities.
Storage Service-an Overview5:22
Network Services- An overview8:37
AI and ML services - an overview7:40
Google security services- part 16:03
Google security services- part 25:24
Google security services -detection, response and operations5:40

VPC - an introduction1:46
Definition and importance of VPC in cloud architecture - part 13:37
Learn how a virtual machine hosts a public web frontend and a private backend inside a cloud VPC, with security controls, public-private separation, and subnet CIDR concepts.
Definition and importance of VPC in cloud architecture - part 24:54
Explore the concept of a virtual private cloud (VPC) and its isolation of public and private networks. Learn how CIDR blocks and subnets define IP addressing in Google Cloud.
VPC - Key features3:11
Explore VPC key features, including ipv4 and ipv6 support, private ip communication, firewall rules, custom routes, and regional subnets, plus hybrid connectivity via cloud vpn or interconnect.
Google Cloud VPC Features and Capabilities5:07
VPC - Lab Step by Step-edited10:40
Testing VPC - Create Compute instance -I9:58
Deploy a Windows compute instance in a asia east 1 vpc, then configure firewall rules to allow RDP on port 3389 from the internet, using public and private IPs.
Firewall rules and their purpose in GCP networking9:42
Define and test GCP firewall rules to govern ingress and egress in a VPC, targeting instances by tags or service accounts, with optional logging and priority-based evaluation.

Requirements

Basic understanding of IT
Worked on Computing systems for reasonable period

Description

If "cloud computing" is a new jargon to you and you have the passion to learn cloud computing, this course is for you. You will learn about evolution of cloud , cloud models , data distribution in cloud data centers etc. This is a one hour introduction to cloud computing.

Here is a agenda of the course:

Introduction

What is Cloud computing

Benefits of Cloud Computing

Capex Vs Opex

What is Public Cloud

Use cases of Public Cloud

What is private Cloud

Use cases of private Cloud

What is Hybrid Cloud

Use cases of Hybrid Cloud

What is IAAS , SAAS and PAAS

Use cases in each model

Key Concepts an Terminology

Economies of Scale

Shared responsibility model in cloud

There are also in-depth, vendor-specific courses available for those who wish to explore cloud technologies at a more advanced level. These courses cover platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud in great detail, offering hands-on labs, real-world projects, and architectural best practices. Whether you're aiming for certification, looking to strengthen your professional skill set, or planning to lead cloud migration or DevOps initiatives, these courses provide the depth and clarity needed to succeed.

If you have any questions, need help choosing the right path, or just want to chat about cloud technologies, feel free to message me. I’d be glad to jump in and support you on your learning journey!

Who this course is for:

Anyone with an interest to learn cloud

Cloud Computing Essentials - 2026 Version

What you'll learn

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Course content

Introduction21 lectures • 1hr 19min

AWS Network Fundamentals and Implementation - BONUS18 lectures • 1hr 32min

Tour of GCP Services - BONUS8 lectures • 51min

Google Network Fundamentals and Implementation VPC - BONUS8 lectures • 49min

Requirements

Description

Who this course is for: