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7.2 Cloud Computing Services, Pricing, and Deployment Models

Learning Objectives

Deployment and Pricing of Cloud Services

GLOBAL CONNECTIONS: Global Use of Search Engines

LINK TO LEARNING: Hybrid Cloud Benefits

Major Cloud Service Providers and Their Delivery Models

CAREERS IN IS: What Are Information Systems Certifications?

Quiz: Cloud Computing Assessment

Quiz 1: Fundamentals of Cloud Computing

Quiz 2: Understanding Deployment and Pricing

Quiz 3: Identifying Hybrid Cloud Benefits

Quiz 4: Cloud Providers and Delivery Models

Quiz 5: Information Systems Certifications

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Mastering Cloud Computing Services, Pricing, and Deployment Models is a practical, outcomes-driven course designed to help you confidently navigate today’s cloud landscape. Whether you’re evaluating platforms, optimizing spend, or designing architectures, you’ll learn how to choose the right service model (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), compare deployment options (public, private, hybrid, multi-cloud), and decode pricing strategies used by major providers. Through real-world examples and concise frameworks, you’ll understand cost drivers such as compute, storage, networking, data egress, and managed services—then apply proven tactics to forecast, control, and reduce cloud costs without sacrificing performance or scalability. You’ll also explore governance, security, and compliance considerations that influence deployment choices, and see how enterprises blend on-prem and cloud to balance agility with control. By the end, you’ll be able to assess trade-offs, justify architectures to stakeholders, and map workloads to the most cost-effective cloud solutions. Ideal for IT professionals, analysts, and decision-makers seeking clarity on cloud value, this course equips you with the vocabulary, mental models, and tools to make smarter, faster cloud decisions.

CH 7.2: Mastering Cloud Computing Services, Pricing, and Deployment Models

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            <p>Cloud computing has fundamentally transformed how businesses and individuals interact with technology, moving from local hardware to scalable, on-demand digital resources. This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the essential services, pricing structures, and deployment models that define the modern cloud landscape. By examining the core delivery models—Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)—participants will gain a clear understanding of how different cloud solutions cater to specific organizational needs. Furthermore, the curriculum delves into the financial aspects of cloud adoption, analyzing various pricing strategies that allow businesses to optimize their IT expenditures while maintaining high levels of performance and reliability.</p>

<p>Beyond the technical foundations, the course investigates the practical application of cloud technologies through the lens of major service providers and global infrastructure. Learners will evaluate the specific benefits of hybrid cloud environments, which combine the security of private clouds with the flexibility of public ones, and explore the global impact of search engine technologies. To bridge the gap between theory and professional practice, the modules also highlight the significance of Information Systems (IS) certifications, illustrating how specialized knowledge in cloud architecture and management can accelerate career advancement. Through a series of targeted assessments and real-world insights, this course equips students with the expertise necessary to navigate and master the complexities of the cloud-driven digital economy.</p>
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