Foundations of Hybrid Cloud Architecture

As organizations increasingly adopt a mix of on-premises and public cloud services, the demand for skilled hybrid cloud architects is growing. This course provides the foundational knowledge you need to start thinking like an architect and designing effective, modern IT solutions. You will move from core concepts to practical application, learning how to make strategic decisions about workload placement, security, and management in a hybrid environment. By the end, you'll be equipped with the principles and vocabulary to confidently approach hybrid cloud challenges. What you'll learn: - Understand the core principles of hybrid and multi-cloud models, including their benefits and trade-offs. - Learn to analyze application workloads to determine the best placement across public and private clouds. - Explore key enabling technologies like containers (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) for workload portability. - Apply Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts to automate and standardize environment provisioning. - Design foundational networking and security strategies to connect and protect distributed systems. - Grasp the fundamentals of cost management and governance in a hybrid cloud setting. The course begins with key terminology and architectural patterns before progressing to the technical and strategic considerations for building and maintaining a hybrid environment. You'll work through written examples and exercises to solidify your understanding. This course is designed for IT professionals, developers, and system administrators who are new to cloud architecture. No prior architectural experience is required, just a basic understanding of IT concepts. Start building your foundational cloud architecture skills today.