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CodeSignal

Compute, Storage, and Networking

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Overview

You'll learn the building blocks every cloud application runs on: virtual machines, containers, cloud functions, storage types, and networking. By the end you'll explain how each option works in plain language and choose a sensible building block for a simple application.

Syllabus

  • Unit 1: Understanding Virtual Machines
    • Virtual Machines Quiz
    • Matching Virtual Machine Concepts
    • Right Sizing a VM Under Pressure
  • Unit 2: Understanding Containers
    • Naming Container Fundamentals
    • Containers Versus Virtual Machines
    • Assessing Containers For Environment Drift
  • Unit 3: Understanding Serverless Computing
    • Understanding Serverless Computing Fundamentals
    • Sorting Workloads for Cloud Functions
    • Explaining Serverless Fit and Cost Tradeoffs
  • Unit 4: Choosing Cloud Storage Wisely
    • Matching Cloud Storage Types
    • Choosing the Right Storage Type
    • Recommending Storage Types and Tiers
  • Unit 5: Cloud Networking Basics
    • Cloud Networking Vocabulary Check
    • Firewall Rules, Ports, and Addresses
    • Explaining Private Network Access Limits
  • Unit 6: Delivering Application Traffic
    • Matching Web Traffic Delivery Roles
    • Tracing a Request from Name to Page
    • Diagnosing Slow Loads for Distant Customers

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