Cloud Computing (BCA434) crash course, Online BCA, Semester 4:
This subject covers cloud architecture and service models, virtualization, cloud infrastructure design, cloud programming models such as MapReduce and Hadoop,…
- 18 video lessons
- 3h 48m
- Study notes
- 85 quiz questions
- Assignment
18 lessons in Cloud Computing
Each lesson pairs one topic with a hand-picked video, trimmed to the part that teaches it.
About this subject
This subject covers cloud architecture and service models, virtualization, cloud infrastructure design, cloud programming models such as MapReduce and Hadoop, and cloud security. After it, you will be able to compare cloud service and deployment models, explain how virtualization supports data centres, use platforms like Google App Engine, AWS, OpenStack and CloudSim, and identify the main security controls a cloud system needs.
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Distributed System Models and NIST Cloud Reference Architecture
Module I, Cloud Architecture and Model: Technologies for Network-Based System, System Models for Distributed and Cloud Computing, NIST Cloud Computing Reference Architecture
CC26: Layered Cloud Architecture Design | NIST Cloud Computing Reference Architecture· University Academy· 16 min
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Cloud Characteristics and Service Models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
Module I, Cloud Architecture and Model: Cloud Models: Characteristics, Cloud Services, Cloud models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
What is Cloud Computing? IaaS, PaaS & SaaS Explained [Hindi]· M Prashant· 9 min
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Public vs Private Cloud and Cloud Solutions
Module I, Cloud Architecture and Model: Public vs Private Cloud, Cloud Solutions, Cloud ecosystem
CC33: Public vs Private vs Hybrid Cloud Explained | difference between public, private, hybrid cloud· University Academy· 13 min
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Cloud Service Management and Computing on Demand
Module I, Cloud Architecture and Model: Service management, Computing on demand
DAY 07 | CLOUD COMPUTING & BIGDATA ANALYTICS | V SEM | B.C.A | CLOUD SERVICE MANAGEMENT | L7· Vidhyaashram· 38 min
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Virtualization Basics and Types
Module II, Virtualization: Basics of Virtualization, Types of Virtualization
Lecture -11 Virtualization in Cloud Computing || What is Virtualization in Cloud Computing· Abhishek Sharma· 8 min
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Virtualization Implementation Levels, Structures and Tools
Module II, Virtualization: Implementation Levels of Virtualization, Virtualization Structures, Tools and Mechanisms
CC11: Implementation Levels of Virtualization | Level of Virtualization in Cloud Computing· University Academy· 20 min
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CPU, Memory and I/O Virtualization
Module II, Virtualization: Virtualization of CPU, Memory, I/O Devices
CC12: Virtualization of CPU Memory and I/O Devices | Virtualization in Cloud Computing· University Academy· 11 min
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Virtual Clusters and Data Center Automation
Module II, Virtualization: Virtual Clusters and Resource management, Virtualization for Data-center Automation
Virtual Cluster and resource management in cloud computing | Lec-21· Er Sahil ka Gyan· 8 min
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Compute and Storage Cloud Architecture Design
Module III, Cloud Infrastructure: Architectural Design of Compute and Storage Clouds, Layered Cloud Architecture Development, Design Challenges
Architectural design of Compute and Storage Cloud | Cloud Computing | Lec-14· Er Sahil ka Gyan· 7 min
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Inter-Cloud Resource Management and Provisioning
Module III, Cloud Infrastructure: Inter Cloud Resource Management, Resource Provisioning and Platform Deployment, Global Exchange of Cloud Resources
What is Resource Provisioning and its Methods | Global Exchange of Cloud Resources | AKTU· Edu Desire· 17 min
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MapReduce, Twister and Iterative MapReduce
Module IV, Programming Model: Parallel and Distributed Programming Paradigms, MapReduce, Twister and Iterative MapReduce
IU Cloud Computing MOOC: It's a Twister! 1: Advocating Iterative Computation· Digital Science Center Courses· 9 min
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Apache Hadoop and Mapping Applications
Module IV, Programming Model: Hadoop Library from Apache, Mapping Applications
Hadoop Architecture ll Map Reduce,HDFS,YARN Framework, Common Utilities Explained in Hindi· 5 Minutes Engineering· 6 min
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Google App Engine and Amazon AWS
Module IV, Programming Model: Programming Support, Google App Engine, Amazon AWS
Programming of Google App Engine in cloud computing | Google App Engine | Lec-16· Er Sahil ka Gyan· 5 min
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Eucalyptus, OpenNebula, OpenStack, Aneka and CloudSim
Module IV, Programming Model: Cloud Software Environments, Eucalyptus, Open Nebula, OpenStack, Aneka, CloudSim
Eucalyptus architecture in Hindi | cloud computing Series· Last moment tuitions· 7 min
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Cloud Security Challenges and SaaS Security
Module V, Security In The Cloud: Security Overview, Cloud Security Challenges and Risks, Software-as-a-Service Security
Cloud Security Overview | Cloud Security Challenges | Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Security | AKTU· Edu Desire· 16 min
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Cloud Security Governance, Risk Management and Monitoring
Module V, Security In The Cloud: Security Governance, Risk Management, Security Monitoring, Security Architecture Design
Security Governance [HINDI] | ISMS | Cybersecurityprogram· Simone's CyberSecurity· 17 min
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Data, Application and Virtual Machine Security
Module V, Security In The Cloud: Data Security, Application Security, Virtual Machine Security
CC41 : Virtual Machine Security in Cloud Computing | VM Security in Cloud· University Academy· 11 min
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Identity and Access Management in the Cloud
Module V, Security In The Cloud: Identity Management and Access Control, Autonomic Security
What is IAM? Complete Explanation with Real Life Example· Gate Smashers· 10 min
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Assignment
Cloud Design Case Study: Planning a Cloud Platform for a College Results Portal
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Cloud Computing: common questions
This subject covers cloud architecture and service models, virtualization, cloud infrastructure design, cloud programming models such as MapReduce and Hadoop, and cloud security. After it, you will be able to compare cloud service and deployment models, explain how virtualization supports data centres, use platforms like Google App Engine, AWS, OpenStack and CloudSim, and identify the main security controls a cloud system needs. It's the Cloud Computing subject of Online BCA, Semester 4, in 18 lessons: Distributed System Models and NIST Cloud Reference Architecture; Cloud Characteristics and Service Models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS); Public vs Private Cloud and Cloud Solutions; Cloud Service Management and Computing on Demand; Virtualization Basics and Types; Virtualization Implementation Levels, Structures and Tools; CPU, Memory and I/O Virtualization; Virtual Clusters and Data Center Automation; Compute and Storage Cloud Architecture Design; Inter-Cloud Resource Management and Provisioning; MapReduce, Twister and Iterative MapReduce; Apache Hadoop and Mapping Applications; Google App Engine and Amazon AWS; Eucalyptus, OpenNebula, OpenStack, Aneka and CloudSim; Cloud Security Challenges and SaaS Security; Cloud Security Governance, Risk Management and Monitoring; Data, Application and Virtual Machine Security; Identity and Access Management in the Cloud.
Yes. Every video lesson is free to watch without an account. A free login unlocks study notes, quizzes, the assignment, a notebook and progress that syncs across devices.
About 3h 48m of video across 18 lessons, plus time for notes and quizzes. Go at your own pace; your place is saved.
Yes: “Cloud Design Case Study: Planning a Cloud Platform for a College Results Portal”. It comes after the last lesson, with a brief, clear tasks and how the work is judged.
A members-only live chat beside the video, shared by everyone studying Online BCA, where learners ask doubts, share tips and react with stickers and GIFs. One ₹19 pass, paid once from your InsideEdge wallet, opens the live chat for every degree.
No. It's a crash course to help you understand and revise the subject quickly. Use it alongside your official study material and assignments.