Once you have completed this course you will be able to:

• define cloud computing and explain its historical development.
• identify and differentiate between the various cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and deployment models (public, private, hybrid, and community clouds).
• describe the key components of cloud architecture, including virtualization, data storage, and security.
• assess the advantages and potential drawbacks of adopting cloud computing for an organization and outline the factors to consider when selecting a cloud service provider.