Greetings!
In this issue of the IU Cloud Technology newsletter we are focusing on training. We have several training opportunities, some one-time and some ongoing. The first one listed is very soon, so act quickly if you’d like to take advantage of it.
1 — Free Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals training February 5 (register by 1/31)
UITS is offering the IU community a free, one-day Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals cloud technology training course on Wednesday, February 5 from 8:30am to 4:00pm. The course will be offered in-person at the CIB on the Bloomington campus and online for those who cannot attend in person. You must RSVP (link below) in order to participate. You will receive a confirmation of your registration immediately. All registrants will also receive a course confirmation with connection information prior to the event.
While the course uses Azure as the focus of the training, it is an excellent introduction to general cloud computing concepts. All attendees will receive a voucher to take the Microsoft AZ-900 Certification exam at no charge.
Details:
- What: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) cloud technology training
- When: Wednesday, February 5, 8:30am-4:00pm
- Where:
- In-person: CIB, 2709 E. Tenth Street, Bloomington, IN 47408
- Online: Zoom (URL will be distributed to registrants)
- RSVP: https://forms.gle/RRxKCjZmz8xqqQ8M8 by 6pm EST Friday, January 31 (NOTE: You should log in at https://google.iu.edu before accessing this form.)
- Requirements: You must bring your own computer
2 — Linux Academy online training seats available for check-out
The UITS Cloud Tech team has a number of rotating licenses for Linux Academy’s online training library. Linux Academy has hundreds of courses on containerization, DevOps, all three major cloud platforms, OpenStack and much more. They range from 15 min quick start courses to full “learning paths” for certification for the cloud stacks and deep dives into topics like Docker.
We manage these licenses in a library check-out model. The user checks them out for three weeks at a time. If there is no one waiting for the license when it is due, it can be renewed. If you would like to check out Linux Academy, send your request to cloudreq@iu.edu.
3 — CompTIA Cloud+ EdCert training Wed – Fri, Apr 15-17 & Wed – Thu, Apr 22-23, cost $500 Register by Apr 8
This course covers the skills and expertise needed to maintain and optimize cloud infrastructure services. CompTIA Cloud+ reflects an emphasis on incorporating and managing cloud technologies as part of broader systems operations. It includes new technologies to support the changing cloud market as more organizations depend on cloud-based technologies to run mission critical systems, now that hybrid and multi-cloud have become the norm. Topics include configurations and deployment, security, management of cloud resources, troubleshooting capacity/automation/connectivity/security issues related to cloud implementations, and implementing and maintaining cloud technologies to ensure desired system performance.
CompTIA Cloud+, a 5-day class utilizing both Microsoft Azure and Google cloud platforms. Some of the topics covered are:
- Managing workload migrations
- Managing cloud vendor
- Using automation and orchestration
- Ensuring security of cloud implementation through the use of cybersecurity best practices
It also prepares attendees for the CompTIA Cloud+ (CVO-002) certification exam if they should choose to pursue. Details at https://www.comptia.org/certifications/cloud
Registration is available at https://iu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8cBiPCDlDQ5RZHv. For more information visit https://uits.iu.edu/edcert.
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~~~~~ Today’s IT Pro Tip ~~~~~
Yoga, Ice Hockey, Crafting, Live Music; What is your pleasure? Make plans to attend the 2020 UITS Engagement Expo, hosted by IT Community Partnerships, on Tuesday, February 4, 10am-2pm in the Wrubel Commons, IU Bloomington. The event is your opportunity to explore and join existing or new employee groups, clubs or committees led by UITS. Live music back by popular demand; Margaret Tratta will play guitar and sing and Julie Songer will debut playing the electric violin and fiddle throughout the event. Email TALK2UITS@IU.edu with questions.