EXIN Cloud Computing Foundation

The concept of Cloud Computing

• Explain Cloud Computing
• Compare the four main Deployment Models
• Three main Service Models

Evolution toward Cloud Computing

• Concepts from which Cloud Computing developed
• Role of Virtualization in Cloud Computing
• Role of managed services in Cloud Computing

Cloud Computing Architectures

• Difference between a single purpose and multi-purpose architecture
• Service Oriented Architecture

Drivers and limitations of Cloud Computing

• Drivers
• Limitations

Domain 2. Implementing and Managing Cloud Computing

Building of Local Cloud environment

• Main components of a local cloud environment and how they are interconnected
• Use of Virtual Private Network access to a Local Area Network
• Risks of connecting a local cloud network to the public internet

Principles of managing Cloud services

• Use of IT Service Management principles in a Cloud environment
• Management of service levels in a Cloud environment

Domain 3. Using the Cloud

How users can access the Cloud

• How to access Web Applications through a Web Browser
• Cloud Web Access Architecture
• Use of a Thin Client
• Use of mobile devices in accessing the cloud

How Cloud Computing can be used for business processes

• Impact of Cloud Computing on the primary processes of an organization
• Role of standard applications in collaboration

How Service Providers can use the Cloud

• How using Cloud Computing changes the relation between vendors and customers
• Benefits and risks of providing Cloud based services

Domain 4. Security and compliance

Security risks of Cloud Computing and knows mitigating measures (CSA top 10 threats and controls)

• Security risks in the cloud
• Mitigating security risks

Managing identity and privacy in the Cloud

• Identity management
• Privacy and Compliance issues and safeguards in Cloud Computing

Domain 5. Evaluation of Cloud Computing

Business case for Cloud Computing

• Costs and possible savings of Cloud Computing
• Operational and staffing benefits of Cloud Computing

Evaluation of Cloud Computing implementations

• Evaluation of performance factors, management requirements and satisfaction factors
• Evaluation of service providers and their services in Cloud Computing