SoftLayer Fundamentals

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Description

This course introduces you to SoftLayer Infrastructure-as-a-Solution (IaaS) capabilities through instruction, hands-on lab activities, and demonstrations. A three-tier application framework and client case study is used to provide a workload context in order to understand what SoftLayer can do.

Audience

For individuals who want to evaluate the SoftLayer's IaaS capabilities in more detail
Individuals responsible for evaluating the technical benefits of using third party cloud hosting services such as SoftLayer for IaaS
IT solution and software architects who want to assess the fit of SoftLayer's IaaS technologies and how they align with their business requirements
Application developers who want to understand the SoftLayer's IaaS capabilities and how to leverage them into their applications
Network managers who want to understand IaaS connectivity and performance considerations to manage the computer networks across their business
Security managers who want to learn how to design IaaS solutions that protect underlying information using cloud services
Storage managers who need to assess IaaS options to manage the storage architecture strategy

Prerequisites

Before taking this course, you should have a familiarity with:

Hardware used with cloud computing
Load balancing
Internet and web-hosting fundamentals
Cloud computing
SoftLayer overview

Learning Objectives

Cloud terminology
Architectural concepts in regards to SoftLayer
Compare the SoftLayer storage options
Security and compliance, including data privacy
Evaluate the multiple network options and the performance implications
SoftLayer differentiators
Model a typical environment using relevant SoftLayer component options

1. Changing the Landscape Without Changing the Definition

2. Defining SoftLayer Cloud Architecture

3. Connecting to the Cloud - SoftLayer network options

4. Storing Your Data

5. Keep Safe - Security, Compliance, and Data Management

6. Monitoring and Management to meet Service Level Agreements

7. Leveraging the SoftLayer Differentiators

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