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Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Course Overview

Jan 3, 2025

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations - Course Overview

Course Format

  • Total Duration: 4 hours 36 minutes
  • Modules: 9
  • Audience: Suitable for beginners and IT professionals new to cloud computing.

Course Content and Structure

The course covers fundamental aspects of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), including:

Module 1: Course Introduction

  • Introduction to the course content and structure.

Module 2: OCI Introduction

  • OCI Overview: Basic concepts and features of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
  • OCI Architecture: Understanding the architectural framework.
  • Distributed Cloud: Concepts of distributed cloud computing.
  • Demo: Walk-through of the OCI console.
  • Skill Check: Assessment requiring a score of 80% or higher.

Module 3: Identity and Access Management (IAM)

  • IAM Introduction: Basics of identity and access management.
  • Compartments: Understanding and managing compartments.
  • AuthN and AuthZ: Authentication and Authorization practices.
  • Tenancy Setup: Steps for setting up a tenancy.
  • Skill Check: Assessment with a required score of 80% or higher.

Module 4: Networking

  • VCN Introduction: Introduction to Virtual Cloud Networks.
  • VCN Routing and Security: Understanding routing and security protocols.
  • Load Balancer: Implementing load balancing in OCI.
  • Skill Check: Networking skills assessment.

Module 5: Compute Services

  • Compute Introduction: Overview of compute services.
  • Instance Basics and Scaling: Basic configuration and scaling strategies for compute instances.
  • Oracle Container Engine for Kubernetes (OKE): Introduction to container workloads.
  • Serverless Functions: Utilizing Oracle Functions for serverless operations.
  • Skill Check: Computing skills assessment.

Module 6: Storage Solutions

  • Storage Introduction: Overview of storage options in OCI.
  • Object Storage, Block Volume, File Storage: In-depth look at different storage types.
  • Skill Check: Storage skills assessment.

Module 7: Database Services

  • Database Introduction: Basics of OCI Database services.
  • Autonomous Database and MySQL: Understanding and deploying databases.
  • Skill Check: Database skills assessment.

Module 8: Security

  • Security Introduction: Overview of OCI security features.
  • Cloud Guard, Security Zones: Introduction to OCI's security tools.
  • Encryption and Vault: Basics of encryption and secure storage.
  • Skill Check: Security skills assessment.

Module 9: Governance and Administration

  • Pricing and Cost Management: Strategies for managing OCI costs.
  • Tagging and Support Rewards: Mechanisms for better governance.
  • Skill Check: Governance and administration skills assessment.

Learning Outcomes

  • Master the fundamentals of OCI architecture and its services.
  • Develop skills in networking, compute, storage, and database management within OCI.
  • Gain insights into effective cost management strategies.
  • Learn about security measures and governance protocols.

Additional Information

  • Related Learning Paths: Includes a path to becoming an OCI Foundations Associate for the year 2024.
  • Course Materials: Hands-on workshop guides available for practical learning.

Certification and Career Progression

  • Completing this course will equip learners with foundational skills in OCI, paving the way for further Oracle certifications and career advancement in cloud technologies.

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