CK300G Bluemix Infrastructure Fundamentals
DURATION: 2 days
SCHEDULED DATES: TBD – Contact Us for more Information
Course Description
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
