Bluemix Infrastructure Fundamentals – ck300gpl
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Duration: 2 Days
This course introduces Bluemix Infrastructure (formerly Softlayer) Infrastructure-as-a-Solution (laaS) solutions through instruction and hands-on labs activities. Attendees will gain the basic fundamentals needed to become more proficient in Bluemix Infrastrucuture and make informed decisions about laaS solutions based on business requirements.
Objectives
- Describe basic SoftLayer information, such as company structure, client billing, and data center locations and services offered at each location
- Learn how to navigate the SoftLayer customer portal
- Recognize cloud terminology and architectural concepts as the terms and concepts relate to SoftLayer
- Explain security and compliance, including data privacy
- Differentiate the SoftLayer storage options
- Discern the multiple network options and performance implications
- Describe how to use Managed Servicers in a product environment
- Compare SoftLayer to international, national, and regional competitors
Audience
Infrastructure Leaders, IT Operations Manager/Systems Administration, IT Security Management, IT Strategy & Enterprise Architecture, Solution/Software Architecture
Prerequisites
None
Topics
Day 1
Lesson 1: Changing the Landscape Without Changing the Definition
Lesson 2: Defining SoftLayer Cloud Architecture
Lesson 3: Connecting to the Cloud ? SoftLayer network options, Part 1
Lesson 4: Connecting to the Cloud ? SoftLayer network options, Part 2
Day 2
Lesson 5: Keep safe ? securing your SoftLayer virtual instances
Lesson 6: Storing Your Data
Lesson 7: Understanding SoftLayer Managed Services
Lesson 8: Monitoring and Management
Lesson 9: Leveraging the SoftLayer Differentiators
Wrap up and Next Steps