Modernize IT Infrastructure

Learning Objectives

After completing this unit, you’ll be able to:

• Explain the value cloud computing can bring to businesses.
  
• Explain the fundamentals of virtual machines.
  
• Explain the fundamentals of containers.
  
• Explain the fundamentals of serverless computing.
  

This module was produced in collaboration with Google Cloud, which owns, supports, and maintains the Google Cloud products, services, and features described here. Use of Google Cloud products, services, and features is governed by privacy policies and service agreements maintained by Google Cloud.

Explore What Makes a Modern IT Infrastructure

Nowadays, legacy solutions struggle to compute and scale with the speed needed to meet customer expectations. Business leaders and IT decision makers must choose between maintaining legacy systems or investing in innovative products and services. In this module, explore the challenges of an outdated IT infrastructure and see how businesses can modernize it using cloud technology. 

Begin by examining the different compute options available in the cloud and the benefits of each. Be sure to watch the following videos from Google Cloud. The quizzes at the end of each unit have questions about the content of these videos.

Get Value From the Cloud

Use Virtual Machines

Use Containers

Manage Containers

Go Serverless

Did You Watch the Videos?

Remember, the quiz asks about the videos in this unit. If you haven't watched the videos yet, go back and do that now to ensure you’re ready to take the quiz.