All Episodes
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Episode 1 — Welcome to the Cloud+ PrepCast
This first episode is your orientation to the CompTIA Cloud+ PrepCast and the journey ahead toward earning the CV0-003 certification. We lay out how the series is orga...
Episode 2 — What Is the CompTIA Cloud+ Certification?
In this episode, we define the purpose and scope of the CompTIA Cloud+ certification and explain why it’s an important credential for cloud professionals. You’ll disco...
Episode 3 — Cloud+ Exam Format, Domains, and Scoring Explained
Here, we walk you through the structure of the CV0-003 exam so you know exactly what to expect on test day. You’ll learn about the maximum number of questions, the 90-...
Episode 4 — How to Study for the Cloud+ Exam Effectively
This episode provides a detailed study framework tailored for the Cloud+ certification. We guide you through breaking down the objectives into manageable sections, set...
Episode 5 — Understanding the Official Exam Objectives
In this episode, we examine the official CompTIA Cloud+ exam objectives in depth, showing how they serve as both a blueprint for the test and a practical checklist for...
Episode 6 — Choosing the Best Cloud+ Study Resources
This episode focuses on how to evaluate and select the most effective study materials for your Cloud+ preparation. We discuss how to assess the accuracy, depth, and al...
Episode 7 — Cloud+ vs. Other Cloud Certifications — What Sets It Apart?
In this episode, we compare CompTIA Cloud+ to both vendor-specific certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Administrator, and Google ...
Episode 8 — Glossary Deep Dive Part 1 — Cloud Architecture and Design
This glossary episode delivers detailed explanations of key terms from the Cloud Architecture and Design domain, ensuring you understand both the definitions and the p...
Episode 9 — Glossary Deep Dive Part 2 — Security and Compliance
In this episode, we unpack the critical security and compliance vocabulary found throughout the Cloud+ objectives. We define identity and access management components ...
Episode 10 — Glossary Deep Dive Part 3 — Deployment, Operations, and Troubleshooting
This episode focuses on the operational and diagnostic terms that appear in the later domains of the Cloud+ exam. We define deployment concepts such as provisioning, o...
Episode 11 — Domain 1.0 Cloud Architecture and Design — Overview
This episode introduces Domain 1 of the Cloud+ CV0-003 exam, which focuses on understanding and applying cloud architecture and design principles. We outline the major...
Episode 12 — Cloud Deployment Models — Public, Private, Hybrid, and Community
In this episode, we break down the core deployment models that form the backbone of cloud computing strategies. We explore public cloud services with their scalability...
Episode 13 — Specialized Deployment Models — Multicloud and Cloud Within a Cloud
Here, we examine specialized deployment strategies that go beyond the standard models. Multicloud environments involve using multiple cloud providers to avoid vendor l...
Episode 14 — Multitenancy in Cloud — Isolation, Resource Sharing, and Tenant Design
This episode explores the concept of multitenancy, a core element in cloud architecture where multiple customers share the same physical infrastructure while maintaini...
Episode 15 — Cloud Service Models — IaaS, PaaS, SaaS Compared
This episode compares the three primary cloud service models—Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS)—detaili...
Episode 16 — Understanding FaaS — Function as a Service and Event-Driven Design
In this episode, we focus on Function as a Service (FaaS), a serverless computing model that executes code in response to specific events. We explain how FaaS abstract...
Episode 17 — Emerging Cloud Services — IoT, Serverless, and AI/ML Workloads
This episode covers emerging technologies that are increasingly shaping cloud environments and exam content. We start with the Internet of Things (IoT), explaining how...
Episode 18 — Shared Responsibility Model — Dividing Risk Between Vendor and Customer
In this episode, we break down the shared responsibility model, a foundational concept in cloud security and operations. You’ll learn how responsibilities are divided ...
Episode 19 — Capacity Planning Essentials — Hardware, Software, and Business Needs
This episode explores the fundamentals of capacity planning in cloud environments, starting with hardware considerations like compute, memory, storage, and network ban...
Episode 20 — Capacity Planning Templates and Budget Analysis
In this episode, we focus on the tools and techniques used to create repeatable, effective capacity planning processes. You’ll learn how to use templates to standardiz...