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.
Containers in the Cloud Specialization
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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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Beginner level
Recommended experience
1 month at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
Create and manage containers in Docker
Create Terraform modules to manage infrastructure
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Specialization - 3 course series
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
Category: Containerization
Category: Kubernetes
Category: Linux
Category: Application Deployment
Category: Unix Commands
Category: Docker (Software)
Category: Unix
Category: Virtual Machines
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
Category: Terraform
Category: Cloud Infrastructure
Category: Programming Principles
Category: Cloud Management
Category: Program Development
Category: Cloud Platforms
Category: Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud
Category: Amazon Web Services
Category: Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Category: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS)
Category: Version Control
Category: Infrastructure Architecture
Category: File Management
Category: Data Security
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
Category: Docker (Software)
Category: Kubernetes
Category: Terraform
Category: Bash (Scripting Language)
Category: Containerization
Category: Ansible
Category: Security Controls
Category: Cloud Management
Category: Cloud Infrastructure
Category: Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Category: Cloud Computing Architecture
Category: Devops Tools
Category: Firewall
Category: Systems Development
Category: IT Automation
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Frequently asked questions
There are three courses in this specialization. Each course takes about 4 weeks of study if you work about 2-3 hours/week.
None, but familiarity with the command line is helpful.
Yes. Start with containers, then move to Terraform, and finally finish with infrastructure as code (IaC).
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