Cloud Computing Section Overview

Overview

In this section, you’ll be introduced to general cloud concepts. You'll start with an introduction to the cloud in general. Then, you'll dive into concepts like shared-responsibility, different cloud models, and explore the unique pricing method for the cloud.

Learning Objectives

After completing this section, you’ll be able to:

• Define cloud computing.
• Describe the shared responsibility model.
• Define cloud models, including public, private, and hybrid.
• Identify appropriate use cases for each cloud model.
• Describe the consumption-based model.
• Compare cloud pricing models.

Expectations

This section aims to lay the foundation for understanding cloud computing. It covers essential concepts and terminologies that are crucial for anyone starting with the cloud. If you’re already familiar with cloud computing, this section may serve as a review for you. The knowledge gained here will be instrumental as you progress through more advanced topics in Microsoft Azure.