Exin Cloud Computing Foundation

Domain 1. The principles of Cloud Computing

• 1.1 The concept of Cloud Computing
• 1.1.1 Explain Cloud Computing
• 1.1.2 Compare the four main Deployment Models
• 1.1.3 Three main Service Models
• 1.2 Evolution toward Cloud Computing
• 1.2.1 Concepts from which Cloud Computing developed
• 1.2.2 Role of Virtualization in Cloud Computing
• 1.2.3 Role of managed services in Cloud Computing
• 1.3 Cloud Computing architectures
• 1.3.1 Difference between a single purpose and multipurpose architecture
• 1.3.2 Service Oriented Architecture
• 1.4 Drivers and limitations of Cloud Computing
• 1.4.1 Drivers
• 1.4.2 Limitations

Domain 2. Implementing and Managing Cloud Computing

• 2.1 Building of Local Cloud environment
• 2.1.1 Main components of a local cloud environment and how they are interconnected
• 2.1.2 Use of Virtual Private Network access to a Local Area Network
• 2.1.3 Risks of connecting a local cloud network to the public internet
• 2.2 Principles of managing Cloud services
• 2.2.1 Use of IT Service Management principles in a Cloud environment
• 2.2.2 Management of service levels in a Cloud environment

Domain 3. Using the Cloud

• 3.1 How users can access the Cloud
• 3.1.1 How to access Web Applications through a Web Browser
• 3.1.2 Cloud Web Access Architecture
• 3.1.3 Use of a Thin Client
• 3.1.4 Use of mobile devices in accessing the cloud
• 3.2 How Cloud Computing can be used for business processes
• 3.2.1 Impact of Cloud Computing on the primary processes of an organization
• 3.2.2 Role of standard applications in collaboration
• 3.3 How Service Providers can use the Cloud
• 3.3.1 How using Cloud Computing changes the relation between vendors and customers
• 3.3.2 Benefits and risks of providing Cloud based services

Domain 4. Security and compliance

• 4.1 Security risks of Cloud Computing and knows mitigating measures (CSA top 10 threats and controls)
• 4.1.1 Security risks in the cloud
• 4.1.2 Mitigating security risks
• 4.2 Managing identity and privacy in the Cloud
• 4.2.1 Identity management
• 4.2.2 Privacy and Compliance issues and safeguards in Cloud Computing

Domain 5. Evaluation of Cloud Computing

• 5.1 Business case for Cloud Computing
• 5.1.1 Costs and possible savings of Cloud Computing
• 5.1.2 Operational and staffing benefits of Cloud Computing
• 5.2 Evaluation of Cloud Computing implementations
• 5.2.1 Evaluation of performance factors, management requirements and satisfaction factors
• 5.2.2 Evaluation of service providers and their services in Cloud Computing

We've put together a list of relevant job titles you can apply for after achieving the EXIN Cloud Computing Foundation certification (note that some careers may require further study, training and/or work experience):

• Cloud Engineer
• Project Manager
• Business Analyst
• Cloud Consultant
• Technical Architect

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