In this module, you'll explore the core technologies that make cloud computing possible, including virtualization, networking, and storage. You'll also dive into the three main cloud service models—Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS)—and assess their benefits and risks. Through hands-on activities, quizzes, and a real-world case study, you’ll strengthen your understanding of how these models are applied in practice.

In this module, you'll build on your understanding of relational databases and explore how cloud-based data infrastructure supports modern data management. You'll learn to differentiate between databases, data warehouses, and data lakes, and discover when to apply de-normalized schemas like Star and Snowflake. Through hands-on activities and real-world scenarios, you'll gain the skills to design scalable, cloud-ready data systems tailored to specific business needs.

In this module, you'll explore the fundamentals of cloud databases and how they support scalable, high-performance applications. You'll learn to distinguish between ACID and BASE properties, understand horizontal vs. vertical scaling, and compare the strengths and trade-offs of MySQL, MongoDB, and Neo4j. Through real-world scenarios and hands-on demos, you’ll gain the skills to evaluate and select the most appropriate database technologies for various cloud-based use cases.