Cloud+ study resources

JDMurray

Let get a thread going of recommended study materials for CompTIA Cloud+ and other cloud technology certifications.


Certifications:

CompTIA Cloud+ Beta Exam (CV1-001)

CompTIA Cloud+ Beta Exam (CV1-001) objectives (PDF)

CompTIA Cloud Essentials certification

CompTIA Cloud Essentials certification objectives

To get started in understanding Cloud Computing:

Cloud computing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

NIST SP 800–145 The NIST Definition of Cloud Computing

NIST SP 800–146 Cloud Computing Synopsis and Recommendations

DoD CIO Cloud Computing Strategy

Cloud-related podcasts:

Cloud Computing Podcast

The Cloudcast

Blogs and Web sites:

Cloud Security Alliance

Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP)

Rational Survivability

Books:



White papers:

Security Guidance for Critical Areas of Focus in Cloud Computing, V2.1 (PDF)

Cloud Computing: Benefits, Risks and Recommendations for Information Security (PDF)

Training Materials:

sigsoldier

For the Cloud Essentials exam, my primary study material was this book by Vic Winkler. It defined a lot of cloud terminology in an easy-to-understand format. The security aspect was much more concept and less technical, but still a good intro into the topic.

charlemagne

Just out of curiosity, anyone ever take the CCSK? I've read it is not to be taken lightly. Quite expensive at $295. I don't list my certifications but I have Cloud certifications (foundation level). I have noticed, in my target industry, "knowledge of Cloud" blah, blah. However, only in a few job descriptions and it was under "preferred" and not "required." No plans just yet on more advanced Cloud certs but came across the CCSK and just wondered if anyone has taken it? Impressions?

JDMurray

The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK)

Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) FAQ

CCSK Prep Guide - Cloud Security Alliance (PDF)

the_Grinch

Trainsignal has videos now!

CompTIA Cloud Essentials | Train Signal

OG Maverick

the_Grinch wrote: »

Trainsignal has videos now!

CompTIA Cloud Essentials | Train Signal

That appears to be for the Cloud Essentials, not the Cloud+, which is a little more involved.

the_Grinch

Oh gotcha, my bad!

crashdump

is there also a study guide in progress?

charlemagne

crashdump wrote: »

is there also a study guide in progress?

There are two that will be released in a few months. Sybex will publish one specifically for the CompTia exam in early June. The second study guide specifically targeted for this exam will be released in October (according to Amazon). It's by Shimonski and published by Certification Press. I'm sure both will be enough to do well on the exam. Generally, I am interested in the topic and read a lot about it particularly security aspects. The Winkler book is great, though, not meant to be a study guide it certainly can be matched with the exam objectives. CompTIA follows NIST, for the most part. The objectives mention "XaaS" while you'll not see this specifically in many books. For the price, if I was going to pay for an exam and study material, I would consider EMC or CloudSchool. This is just my opinion. Regardless, it is an interesting topic in and of itself.

crashdump

charlemagne,

please post links to Amazon.com page. I didn't find with search.

charlemagne

crashdump wrote: »

charlemagne,

please post links to Amazon.com page. I didn't find with search.

Sorry about that. Here are the links:

For the Sybex publication:

Cloud Essentials: (CompTIA Authorized Courseware for Exam CLO-001): Kalani Kirk Hausman, Susan L. Cook, Telmo Sampaio: 9781118408735: Amazon.com: Books

and

CompTIA Cloud Essentials Certification Study Guide (Exam CL0-001) (Certification Press): Robert Shimonski: 9780071800433: Amazon.com: Books

Hope they're both good books.

Roguetadhg

charlemagne wrote: »

There are two that will be released in a few months. Sybex will publish one specifically for the CompTia exam in early June. The second study guide specifically targeted for this exam will be released in October (according to Amazon). It's by Shimonski and published by Certification Press. I'm sure both will be enough to do well on the exam. Generally, I am interested in the topic and read a lot about it particularly security aspects. The Winkler book is great, though, not meant to be a study guide it certainly can be matched with the exam objectives. CompTIA follows NIST, for the most part. The objectives mention "XaaS" while you'll not see this specifically in many books. For the price, if I was going to pay for an exam and study material, I would consider EMC or CloudSchool. This is just my opinion. Regardless, it is an interesting topic in and of itself.

Must... resist the lure of new technology!

crashdump

No my questions was about "CompTIA Cloud+". Cloud Essentials seems to be non-technical certification (management like stuff).

Cloud+ seems technical. For people who run their own cloud.

charlemagne

crashdump wrote: »

No my questions was about "CompTIA Cloud+". Cloud Essentials seems to be non-technical certification (management like stuff).

Cloud+ seems technical. For people who run their own cloud.

Sorry about that. Don't know about Cloud+ as I haven't researched it, yet.

owieczka_ma

There is actually new book pointed as official study material for this exam:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/CompTIA-Cloud-Certification-Study-CV0-001/dp/0071828869/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1386713677&sr=1-1&keywords=cloud%2B

ThePawofRizzo

I recently used the book listed. It was a pretty decent exam prep tool. The practice tests are a little too easy, but the material in the book is good.