A solid
introduction to cloud computing
Merit Network is
pleased to host Cloud Computing Essentials,
an online class taught over five short days on January
30-February 3, 2012. The class will meet each day from
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST.
In this course you will learn about the evolution of the
cloud and its ability to increase processing power and
bandwidth capabilities. You will learn who's who in cloud
computing, the products and services offered, and common
platforms and applications. You will examine the pros and
cons of implementing a cloud computing platform, including
the financial benefits and the security risks, and you'll
learn about cloud computing standards and best practices.
Registration for this course is available at an extended
discount through December 22 for attendees from Merit
Members and educational institutions. Scholarships are
also available to Merit Members. Read below for more
information about both opportunities.
Read
more and register online
Audience and key topics
This
course will be very helpful for those interested in
learning the essentials of cloud computing, including IT
managers seeking basic cloud computing knowledge to
determine whether or not to use cloud services; technical
professionals who need to understand the basics of cloud
computing; and others who want to increase their ability
to communicate with experienced technical professionals.
Key topics will include:
- Essential
elements of cloud computing
- Pros and
cons of cloud computing
- Products and
services from the major commercial players
- The business
case for going to the cloud
- Building
virtualized environments
- Virtualization
architecture
- Products
used to implement virtualization architecture
- Security and
privacy issues with cloud computing
- Federation
and presence
- Cloud
computing standards and best practices
- Platforms
and applications used by cloud computing end users
- How mobile
devices can be used in the cloud
A complete course
outline is available.
Registration Details
Cloud Computing Essentials will be held on
Monday through Friday, January 30-February 3, 2012. The
course will be instructed online via a desktop interface,
so you may attend from any location. Class each day is
from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. EST, with a break for lunch.
Through December 22, 2011, the registration fee for
attendees from Merit Members and educational organizations
is just $1795—33% off the standard price of $2695 for this
course. After December 22, the price for Merit Members and
educational organizations increases to $1995. Attendees
from other organizations may attend for $2295.
Registration includes all training materials, which will
be shipped to you.
Register
now
Scholarships available
Scholarships are available for this class through the
Professional
Learning scholarship program. Anyone from a Merit
Member organization may apply for a scholarship if funding
to attend is not otherwise available through the
organization. Scholarship applications must be received by
Friday, January 6, 2012. We are grateful to the Merit Community
Supporters for their contribution to the scholarship
program.
Apply
for a scholarship
For more
information, please contact learning@xxxxxxxxx
Merit
Network Professional Learning
http://www.merit.edu/learning
Other upcoming events:
University of
Michigan Cyberinfrastructure Days
Registration is free and open to the public
Nov. 29-Dec. 1, U-M Ann Arbor campus
orci.research.umich.edu/news-events/cidays
Merit Licensing - VMware Program Update Webinar
November 30 -- 1:00-2:00 p.m.
December 1 -- 10:00-11:00 a.m.
www.merit.edu/vmwareprogram
Desktop Virtualization 2011: A Summit for Decision-Makers
December 7, East Lansing
www.merit.edu/virtualization2011
High Performance
Computing: Theory and Practice
Merit Webinar Series, featuring Charles Antonelli of
the University of Michigan
December 15, 11:00 a.m., online
www.merit.edu/webinarseries
Winter MITE Forum meeting
January 19, 2012, Farmington Hills
www.merit.edu/mite
VMware View: Install, Configure, Manage [4.5]
Feb. 28-March 2, Ann Arbor
www.merit.edu/view2012
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