CompTIA Cloud+ Study Guide

Effectively prepare for the updated Cloud+ certification exam with accurate and expert guidance from Sybex

In the updated fourth edition of CompTIA Cloud+ Study Guide: Exam CV0-004, cloud and DevOps consultant and tech educator Ben Piper walks you through the knowledge and skills you need to succeed on the updated CompTIA Cloud+ certification exam (CV0-004). You'll learn about cloud architecture and design concepts, how to implement and maintain a secure cloud environment, and successfully provision and configure cloud resources.

The book explains every objective and topic covered by the CV0-004 exam, effectively measuring your readiness for the test and efficiently preparing you for it.

Inside the Guide:

• One year of complimentary access after activation to the Sybex interactive learning environment and test bank, with practice questions, electronic flashcards, and a key term glossary
• Complete coverage of every topic tested by the CV0-004 exam: Cloud architecture, Deployment, Operations, Security, DevOps Fundamentals, and Troubleshooting
• Accurate updates consistent with the latest version of the Cloud+ exam

The fourth edition of the CompTIA Cloud+ Study Guide is the ideal resource for anyone preparing for the updated Cloud+ CV0-004 exam. It's also an essential read for practicing cloud and networking professionals seeking practical insights into cloud computing, as well as those who want to expand or upgrade their IT skillset.

Introduction xxiii

Assessment Test xlvii

Answers to Assessment Test lxx

Chapter 1 Introducing Cloud Computing Configurations and Deployments 1

Chapter 2 Cloud Deployments 53

Chapter 3 Security in the Cloud 127

Chapter 4 Implementing Cloud Security 161

Chapter 5 Maintaining Cloud Operations 189

Chapter 6 Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, and Ongoing Maintenance 221

Chapter 7 Cloud Management 249

Chapter 8 Cloud Management Baselines, Performance, and SLAs 277

Chapter 9 Troubleshooting 299

Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Networking and Security Issues and Understanding Methodologies 323

Appendix A Answers to Review Questions 361

Appendix B Answers to Written Labs 379

Index 385

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Ben Piper is an IT Cloud and DevOps consultant and co-author of the bestselling AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Study Guide: Foundational Exam, first and second editions. He is also the co-author of AWS Certified Solutions Architect Study Guide: Associate Exam, second and third editions, and AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Practice Tests: Associate Exam, and CCNP Enterprise Certification Study Guide. You can contact Ben by visiting his website, benpiper.com.

Complete Cloud+ Coverage with Expert Help and Online Tools

The CompTIA® Cloud+® Study Guide, Fourth Edition, is a one-stop resource for Exam CV0-004. Expert coverage of all exam objectives helps you understand instead of memorize, and practical examples from a real-world perspective illustrate how common scenarios are approached on the job. Access to the Sybex interactive learning environment allows you to study anytime, anywhere with electronic flashcards, chapter tests, practice exams and more, so you can test and re-test your knowledge until you can approach the exam with full confidence. If you’re ready for the next step in your IT career, this study guide is your ideal companion for exam preparation and beyond!

Coverage of 100% of all exam objectives in this Study Guide means you’ll be ready to:

• Understand cloud architecture and design concepts.
• Implement and maintain a secure cloud environment.
• Successfully provision and configure cloud resources.
• Demonstrate the ability to manage operations throughout the cloud environment life cycle using observability, scaling, and automation.
• Understand fundamental DevOps concepts related to deployment and integration.
• Troubleshoot common issues related to cloud management.

ABOUT THE CompTIA CLOUD+ CERTIFICATION

CompTIA Cloud+ certification validates the skills you need to maintain and optimize cloud infrastructure services. Covering models, virtualization, infrastructure, security, resource management, and business continuity, the exam is regularly updated to ensure full alignment with the latest technologies and practices.

Interactive learning environment

Take your exam prep to the next level with Sybex’s superior interactive online study tools. To access our learning environment, simply visit www.wiley.com/go/sybextestprep, follow the instructions to register your book, and instantly gain one year of FREE access after activation to:

• Interactive test bank with 2 practice exams to help you identify areas where further review is needed. Get more than 90% of the answers correct, and you’re ready to take the certification exam.
• 100 electronic flashcards to reinforce learning and last-minute prep before the exam
• Comprehensive glossary in PDF format gives you instant access to the key terms so you are fully prepared