What’s included

• Content mapped to Cloud+ exam objectives (CV0-004)
• Video demonstrations of key activities
• Practice questions that check for understanding
• Access to the CompTIA Learning Center

What you’ll learn

The Official CompTIA Cloud+ Student Guides (CV0-004) have been developed by CompTIA for the CompTIA certification candidate. Rigorously evaluated to validate coverage of the CompTIA Cloud+ (CV0-004) exam objectives, The Official CompTIA Cloud+ Student Guides teach the knowledge and skills to understand cloud architecture and design, deploy cloud services and solutions, successfully maintain, secure, and optimize a cloud environment, troubleshoot common cloud management issues, and prepare candidates to take the CompTIA Cloud+ certification exam.

Accessing the Course Materials

An access key and instructions for accessing the CompTIA Learning Center, the online platform through which the eBook and all digital materials as described above are delivered, are emailed within 3-4 hours of purchase. The eBook is provided in an interactive online version, along with a downloadable PDF.

Access keys must be redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

Product Information

ISBN: 978-1-64274-535-1

Pub. Date: 09-24-2024

Author(s): Damon Garn, Juan Guerrero

Table of Contents

Module 1: Understanding Cloud Architecture Concepts

• Lesson 1.1: Recognize Cloud Concepts and Service Models
• Lesson 1.2: Recognize Cloud Terms
• Lesson 1.3: Technologies in the Cloud
• Lesson 1.4: Troubleshoot the Cloud Environment

Module 2: Planning Cloud Services

• Lesson 2.1: Cloud-native Design
• Lesson 2.2: Cloud Deployment Models
• Lesson 2.3: Cloud Deployment Strategies

Module 3: Provisioning and Migrating Cloud Resources

• Lesson 3.1: Provision Cloud Resources
• Lesson 3.2: Aspects of Cloud Migration
• Lesson 3.3: Cloud Migration Considerations

Module 4: Comparing Cloud Storage

• Lesson 4.1: Storage Resources and Technologies

Module 5: Troubleshooting Deployment Issues and Cost

• Lesson 5.1: Troubleshoot Deployment and Migration Issues
• Lesson 5.2: Cost Considerations Related to Cloud Usage

Module 6: Using Virtualization and Databases

• Lesson 6.1: Virtualization Concepts
• Lesson 6.2: Containerization Concepts
• Lesson 6.3: Database Concepts

Module 7: Comprehending Cloud Networking

• Lesson 7.1: Cloud Networking Concepts
• Lesson 7.2: Network Functions
• Lesson 7.3: Network Components
• Lesson 7.4: Network Services
• Lesson 7.5: Cloud Network Services
• Lesson 7.6: Troubleshoot Network Issues

Module 8: Automating Cloud Resources

• Lesson 8.1: Deploy and Configure Cloud Resources Using Code
• Lesson 8.2: Continuous Integration Continuous Deployment Pipelines
• Lesson 8.3: Tools Used in DevOps Environments
• Lesson 8.4: Source Control Concepts
• Lesson 8.5: Scripting
• Lesson 8.6: Integration of Systems

Module 9: Implementing Security Management

• Lesson 9.1: Identity and Access Management Concepts
• Lesson 9.2: Security Controls in the Cloud
• Lesson 9.3: Vulnerability Management Concepts
• Lesson 9.4: Monitoring Suspicious Activities to Identify Common Attacks

Module 10: Comprehending Security Compliance and Troubleshooting

• Lesson 10.1: Aspects of Compliance and Regulation
• Lesson 10.2: Security Best Practices
• Lesson 10.3: Troubleshooting Security Issues

Module 11: Implementing Performance and Monitoring

• Lesson 11.1: Optimize Workloads Using Cloud Resources
• Lesson 11.2: Configure Appropriate Scaling Approaches
• Lesson 11.3: Configure Resources to Achieve Observability
• Lesson 11.4: Managing the Life Cycle of Cloud Resources

Module 12: Managing Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity

• Lesson 12.1: Backup and Recovery Methods
• Lesson 12.2: Service Availability Concepts