All Episodes
Displaying 21 - 40 of 164 in total
Episode 21 — Licensing Models — Per User, Socket, Core, and Subscription
In this episode, we examine the most common licensing models encountered in cloud deployments and how they impact cost management and scalability. We explain per-user ...
Episode 22 — Licensing Strategies — Volume Licensing and License Portability
This episode builds on licensing fundamentals by exploring strategies that can optimize cost and operational flexibility. We discuss volume licensing agreements, which...
Episode 23 — Planning for Density — User Load and System Impact
In this episode, we explore the concept of planning for density, which involves anticipating the maximum number of users or workloads a system can support while mainta...
Episode 24 — System Load Behavior — Predictable vs. Elastic Demand
This episode examines how different workload patterns influence cloud resource planning. We define predictable load, which follows known usage patterns such as busines...
Episode 25 — Trend Analysis in Capacity Planning — Baselines and Forecasting
In this episode, we focus on using trend analysis to inform capacity planning decisions. We explain how to establish performance baselines that reflect normal operatin...
Episode 26 — Pattern Recognition and Anomaly Detection in Workload Trends
This episode examines how pattern recognition and anomaly detection can enhance capacity planning and operational stability. We explain how pattern recognition identif...
Episode 27 — Performance Capacity Planning — Metrics, Thresholds, and Planning Cycles
In this episode, we focus on the performance metrics that drive effective capacity planning. We cover CPU utilization, memory allocation, storage IOPS, and network thr...
Episode 28 — High Availability Principles — Regions, Zones, and Redundancy
This episode explores the architectural principles that support high availability in cloud environments. We explain the role of geographic regions and availability zon...
Episode 29 — Hypervisor Concepts — Affinity, Anti-Affinity, and Cluster Planning
In this episode, we dive into hypervisor-level strategies that influence workload placement and performance. Affinity rules are explained as methods to keep related wo...
Episode 30 — Avoiding Single Points of Failure — Resiliency in Network and Compute
This episode focuses on identifying and eliminating single points of failure in cloud architectures. We discuss how to design redundant network paths, distribute workl...
Episode 31 — Scaling Approaches — Auto, Horizontal, and Vertical Scaling Explained
In this episode, we break down the three main scaling strategies used in cloud environments and how they relate to Cloud+ exam objectives. Auto-scaling is covered firs...
Episode 32 — Cloud Bursting — Extending Workloads Beyond On-Prem Limits
This episode explains the concept of cloud bursting, where workloads temporarily overflow from on-premises infrastructure into the cloud to handle demand spikes. We de...
Episode 33 — Business-Aligned Cloud Design — Requirements, SLA, and Integration Targets
In this episode, we look at how to align cloud design decisions with business goals, service-level agreements (SLAs), and integration requirements. We explain how to c...
Episode 34 — Domain 2.0 Security — Overview
This episode introduces Domain 2 of the Cloud+ exam, which covers securing cloud environments across identity management, network protection, application hardening, an...
Episode 35 — Identity and Access Management — Identification and Authorization Basics
This episode focuses on the fundamentals of identity and access management (IAM) in cloud environments. We explain how identification verifies user identity, while aut...
Episode 36 — Privileged Access and Logical Access Controls
In this episode, we explore privileged access in cloud environments and how it differs from standard user access. We explain the role of privileged accounts in managin...
Episode 37 — Account Lifecycle Management — Provisioning and Deprovisioning
This episode focuses on the processes for securely creating, managing, and removing user accounts in cloud systems. We break down provisioning, which involves granting...
Episode 38 — Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Explained
In this episode, we break down Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and how it enforces consistent permissions across cloud resources. We explain how roles group permissio...
Episode 39 — Discretionary, Non-Discretionary, and Mandatory Access Models
This episode covers three primary access control models and their application in cloud security. Discretionary Access Control (DAC) allows resource owners to determine...
Episode 40 — Directory Services in the Cloud — LDAP and Integration Concepts
In this episode, we explain how directory services function in cloud environments and the role they play in identity management. We cover the Lightweight Directory Acc...