Training offering

Bluemix Infrastructure Fundamentals

Overview

This course introduces Bluemix Infrastructure (formerly Softlayer) Infrastructure-as-a-Solution (laaS) solutions through instruction and hands-on labs activities. Attendees will gain the basic fundamentals needed to become more proficient in Bluemix Infrastrucuture and make informed decisions about laaS solutions based on business requirements.

Public

Infrastructure Leaders, IT Operations Manager/Systems Administration, IT Security Management, IT Strategy & Enterprise Architecture, Solution/Software Architecture

Prerequisits

None

Objective

• Describe basic SoftLayer information, such as company structure, client billing, and data center locations and services offered at each location
• Learn how to navigate the SoftLayer customer portal
• Recognize cloud terminology and architectural concepts as the terms and concepts relate to SoftLayer
• Explain security and compliance, including data privacy
• Differentiate the SoftLayer storage options
• Discern the multiple network options and performance implications
• Describe how to use Managed Servicers in a product environment
• Compare SoftLayer to international, national, and regional competitors

Topics

Day 1
    Lesson 1: Changing the Landscape Without Changing the Definition
    Lesson 2: Defining SoftLayer Cloud Architecture
    Lesson 3: Connecting to the Cloud ? SoftLayer network options, Part 1
    Lesson 4: Connecting to the Cloud ? SoftLayer network options, Part 2

Day 2
    Lesson 5: Keep safe ? securing your SoftLayer virtual instances
    Lesson 6: Storing Your Data
    Lesson 7: Understanding SoftLayer Managed Services
    Lesson 8: Monitoring and Management
    Lesson 9: Leveraging the SoftLayer Differentiators
    Wrap up and Next Steps