To understand cloud
computing and it certification,you will need a deep understanding of client
computing like the thin client,thick client and zero client or better still a
good knowledge in virtualization
A simple analogy is
your Microsoft word,a text or word processor used in typing your document,
Now lets say you don’t
have the Microsoft office software on your machine but only accessible on the
internet using your browser like the way you are doing now,it then means you
are using a cloud version of the Microsoft office
That’s means the you
have to connect to the internet anytime you need the service of the software
while the processing power is handle by a hardware server thousand of mile away
or may even be located at your premises
The advantages of this
is that it reduces the overall cost of using the service of that software and most times reduce the cost of accessing
and acquiring new i t infrastructure for new enterprises
Which cloud computing
certification should I go for?
Choosing a cloud
computing certification is getting harder by the day as more coming out every
month and secondly the fact that you may just be starting out in your career as
an it expert or any other field you may have choosen
One thing I will want
you to clearify first is your choosen path of career
Are you into management
Sales,
Tech support
Software design and
development
Server administration
Repair
Networking
Database etc
You will need to find
your bearing like I listed above to make things really simple for you before
you can actually chose the desired certification that you need
Some cloud computing
certification can help you gain an edge in management while some may be for
networkers.
It all depends on your
chosen field
Below are some that I
know are applicable to the Nigeria business and certification environment as we
have not really catch up with the rest of the world in this area
Comptia cloud essential
This may be a good
starting point especially for those in sales and management
The prices for the exam
are not that much(about $130)this will be good as it not vendor specific
EXIN Cloud
The
EXIN Cloud Computing Foundation certification provides you, clearly and
concisely, the basics of Cloud Computing like the comptia cloud essential. EXIN
Cloud Computing Foundation is unavoidable a tiny bit technical, however
emphasizes the characteristics, (dis)advantages, and general management
aspects of Cloud Computing.
Benefits:
- Learn the basics.
- Vendor neutral.
- Independent global validation of Cloud Computing knowledge.
The
target group according to EXIN
EXIN Cloud Computing Foundation is for everyone playing a role or having an interest in the use and management of internet based services. Specific roles that would benefit are:
Management Positions (Commercial, IT, Procurement, Finance, etc.).
IT Professionals (Administrators, Service Managers).
Staff of Service Providers
Technical cloud computing
certification
Cloudera
Certified Developer for Apache Hadoop (CCDH)
Individuals who achieve the Cloudera Certified Developer for Apache Hadoop (CCDH) certification have demonstrated their technical knowledge, skill and ability to write, maintain and optimize Apache Hadoop development projects.
Cloudera
Certified Administrator for Apache Hadoop (CCAH)
Cloudera Certified Administrator for Apache Hadoop (CCAH)
This is meant to develop your skills on core system administration sought by companies and organizations deploying Apache Hadoop,not applicable to Nigeria for now
Cloudera
Certified Specialist in Apache HBase (CCSHB)
A Cloudera Certified Specialist in Apache HBase (CCSHB) is an individual who have proven technical knowledge, skill and ability with Apache HBase, an enterprise-ready data store for low latency access to big data.
Cloudera Certified Professional: Data Scientist (CCP:DS)
Data Scientists have demonstrated the skills of an elite group of specialists working with Big Data. Candidates must prove their abilities under real-world conditions, designing and developing a production-ready data science solution that is peer-evaluated for its accuracy, scalability, and robustness
The following netapp certifications are also very applicable
NetApp Certified 7-Mode Data Administrator
NetApp Certified Clustered Data ONTAP Administrator
NetApp Certified Implementation Engineer – SAN, 7-Mode
NetApp Certified Implementation Engineer – SAN, Clustered Data ONTAP
NetApp Certified Implementation Engineer – Backup and Recovery
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