Course Overview
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental concepts, services, and uses of cloud computing for both personal and business applications. You will learn how cloud computing works at a technical level, understand the differences between backup services and file-syncing services, and develop essential file management and organization skills to keep your devices clean, backed up, and running efficiently.
Below are links to the services and topics covered in the “Introduction to Cloud Computing” course. Provided are some reference links to help get you started in cloud computing, as well as recommended storage devices and cloud backup services.
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Local Backup and Storage
Below are links to popular home storage devices for backing up and sharing your local files on your computer. For best safety and protection of your files, it is highly recommended that you not only have a local backup, but an off site backup in the cloud as well.
Amazon is earth’s biggest selection of books, music, DVDs, electronics, computers, software, apparel and much more at low prices. Get free delivery on millions of items with Amazon Prime.
Best Buy is the largest retailer of consumer electronics in the world. Every day, they strive to improve the lives of customers through technology, whether they visit bestbuy.com or a physical store.
Buy & sell electronics, cars, clothes, collectibles & more on eBay, the world’s online marketplace. Top brands, low prices & free shipping on many items.
Newegg.com is the shop for laptop & pc gaming, PC parts, PC building, & more. Unleash your tech creativity with fast shipping & top-rated customer service!
Walmart is an international retail company based in the United States that runs a network of grocery stores, cheap department stores, and hypermarkets. Friendly service, a wide assortment of high-quality products, and of course, everyday low prices.
Cloud Backup & Storage
Below are links to popular cloud storage services for backing up and synching your files in the cloud and between devices. Remember to always keep local copies of your files as well on your computer or other device.
With synchronized cloud storage solutions for personal, business and education, Dropbox allows you to store your big ideas, best memories, and family traditions.
EaseUS, established in 2004, is an international software developer and operator covering data backup, recovery, transfer, disk management, video creativity, PDF, and more software solutions that are favored by over 100 million users worldwide.
Books and Reference
Amazon is earth’s biggest selection of books, music, DVDs, electronics, computers, software, apparel and much more at low prices. They feature a wide variety of books on cloud computing and more.
Frank DeBlasi
Course Instructor
