Mastering Cloud Storage Course

This comprehensive course provides a comprehensive understanding of cloud storage technologies, best practices for implementation, and strategies for optimizing storage resources.

Participants will gain hands-on experience in selecting appropriate cloud storage services, ensuring data security, and leveraging cloud storage for scalable and efficient data management solutions.

Suitable for IT professionals, data analysts, and anyone looking to harness the power of cloud storage in today's digital landscape.

Duration

5 days

Who Should Attend

1. IT professionals
2. Anyone interested in storing data using cloud technology

Personal Impact

1. Increased efficiency in storing and accessing data.
2. Improved ability to collaborate on files with others.
3. Enhanced knowledge of cloud storage security best practices.
4. Potential for career advancement through cloud skills development.
5. Increased personal productivity through better file management.

Organizational Impact

1. Reduced IT overhead costs associated with physical storage.
2. Improved disaster recovery capabilities with cloud backups.
3. Enhanced data accessibility for remote employees.
4. Increased collaboration and knowledge sharing through cloud-based storage.
5. Streamlined workflows and improved information management.

Course Objectives

1. Understand the fundamentals of cloud storage.
2. Explore different cloud storage providers and their offerings.
3. Learn how to choose the right cloud storage solution for your needs.
4. Master data migration to the cloud.
5. Implement data security and compliance best practices.
6. Optimize cloud storage costs.
7. Explore advanced cloud storage strategies.

Course Outline

Module 1: Cloud Storage Fundamentals

1. Understanding cloud storage and its fundamentals.
2. The role of storage in cloud computing.
3. Benefits and challenges of cloud storage.
4. Overview of public, private, and hybrid cloud storage models.
5. Case Study: Evaluating Cloud Storage Options for a Growing E-commerce Company.

Module 2: Cloud Storage Architectures and Models

1. Object storage vs. block storage vs. file storage.
2. Scalability and elasticity in cloud storage.
3. Choosing the right storage model for your needs.
4. Overview of SaaS and its relationship to storage.
5. Case Study: Transitioning from File Storage to Object Storage in a Media Company.

Module 3: Data Management and Security in Cloud Storage

1. Organizing data in the cloud and lifecycle management.
2. Encryption options for data at rest and in transit.
3. Identity and Access Management (IAM) in cloud environments.
4. Compliance and data governance in cloud storage.
5. Case Study: Implementing Data Security Protocols for a Healthcare Organization.

Module 4: Backup, Recovery, and Migration

1. Creating robust backup and recovery strategies.
2. Snapshotting and versioning in cloud storage.
3. Strategies for migrating data to the cloud.
4. Challenges and solutions in data migrations.
5. Case Study: Developing a Disaster Recovery Plan for a Retail Chain.

Module 5: Optimizing Cloud Storage Performance and Costs

1. Techniques for optimizing data access and retrieval.
2. Content Delivery Network (CDN) integration and performance tuning.
3. Understanding cloud storage costs and cost management strategies.
4. Tools for cost monitoring and optimization.
5. Case Study: Cost-Effective Cloud Storage Optimization for a Large Enterprise.

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Course Administration Details

Methodology

The instructor-led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials, and group work.

Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professionals and trainers in these fields.

All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. Therefore, the participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued an IRES certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).

Training Locations

The training will be held at the IRES Training Centre.

The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch.

All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

In addition to our virtual training, we conduct training in Kenya (Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, and Naivasha) and the following locations:

1. Dubai - United Arab Emirates
2. Cairo - Egypt
3. Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Cape Town - South Africa
4. Arusha, Zanzibar, and Dar-es-Salaam - Tanzania
5. Kigali - Rwanda
6. Accra - Ghana
7. Kampala - Uganda

Accommodation and Airport Transfer

Accommodation and airport transfer can be arranged upon request.

For reservations, please contact us at:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: +254715 077 817

Tailor-Made Program

Upon request, this training can also be customized to suit the needs of you or your institution.

You can have it delivered at our IRES Training Centre or a convenient location.

For further inquiries, please contact us