Cloud & Infrastructure

Cloud computing allows access to IT resources over the internet.

A scalable architecture for storing unstructured data as objects with metadata and unique identifiers.

Architectural paradigm separating control and forwarding planes using centralized controllers and programmable interfaces.

Concept for abstracting hardware and system resources into virtual instances (e.g. VMs, containers) to enable isolation, portability and resource sharing.

Capacity planning is a method for determining the necessary resources for projects and tasks.

Systematic testing of applications under defined load to assess performance, stability and scalability.

A systematic approach to ensuring and improving system and software performance across the entire lifecycle.

Strategy for efficient use and allocation of technical resources, focusing on performance, cost and reliability.

Overview of cloud resource deployment models (public, private, hybrid, community) and their effects on architecture, operations, and governance.

Core models for delivering IT resources in the cloud that define responsibility boundaries and management tasks between provider and consumer.

Framework that defines clear allocation of security, compliance and operational responsibilities between cloud providers and customers.

A method for managing and controlling configuration items.

Infrastructure as Code automates the provisioning and management of IT infrastructure.

Allocation and configuration of IT resources, automated or manual, to achieve reproducible infrastructure delivery.

Chaos Engineering is a hands-on method to enhance the resilience of systems through controlled experiments.

Strategies, processes and technical measures to restore IT systems and data after major outages or disasters.

Fault tolerance refers to the capability of a system to continue functioning correctly even in the presence of faulty components.

High Availability (HA) refers to architectural and operational principles that minimize downtime and ensure continuous service availability.

Concrete approach to reduce attack surface using standardized configurations, patching processes and access controls.

IAM describes concepts and practices for managing digital identities, authentication and access control across systems.

Conceptual overview of measures, architectures, and practices to protect networks, systems, and data.

A security concept that challenges the traditional security architecture and assumes threats exist both inside and outside the network.