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Cloud Computing 101: Foundations and Concepts

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This session, Cloud Computing 101: Foundations and Concepts, is part of the SomNOG Capacity Building Series and introduces the fundamentals of cloud computing. It begins by explaining what the cloud is and how it differs from traditional IT systems, followed by key concepts such as on-demand access, scalability, and pay-as-you-go pricing, along with an overview of major cloud providers including Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud.

The session further covers core service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), deployment models (public, private, hybrid), and essential building blocks such as compute, storage, and networking. It also introduces basic cloud security concepts, including the shared responsibility model, and discusses real-world use cases to illustrate how cloud computing is applied in practice. The session concludes with an interactive discussion to reinforce learning.

    • 16:00 → 16:15
      Introduction to Cloud Computing 15m
      • What is the cloud
      • Differences from traditional IT systems
    • 16:15 → 16:25
      Key Cloud Concepts 10m
      • On-demand access
      • Scalability
      • Pay-as-you-go pricing
    • 16:25 → 16:45
      Overview of Cloud Providers 20m
      • Amazon Web Services (AWS)
      • Microsoft Azure
      • Google Cloud
    • 16:45 → 17:05
      Cloud Service Models 20m
      • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
      • Platform as a Service (PaaS)
      • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • 17:05 → 17:15
      Deployment Models 10m
      • Public cloud
      • Private cloud
      • Hybrid cloud
    • 17:15 → 17:25
      Core Cloud Components 10m
      • Compute
      • Storage
      • Networking
    • 17:25 → 17:35
      Cloud Security Basics 10m
      • Shared responsibility model
    • 17:35 → 17:55
      Real-World Use Cases 20m
    • 17:55 → 18:00
      Interactive Discussion and Wrap-up 5m