This course is designed to give you a strong foundation in today’s most critical business tools and platforms. You’ll gain hands-on experience with leading cloud service providers, including Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform, learning how virtual machines and hypervisors are used to optimize business environments. The module also covers escalation procedures, teaching you how to identify when and how to reach out to internal or external support teams for cloud-related issues. In addition, you’ll explore the productivity applications that drive modern workplaces—such as email, chat, file sharing, and collaboration tools for video conferencing, document creation, and more. By mastering these technologies, you’ll be prepared to support users, troubleshoot common issues, and ensure seamless business operations.
Cisco Certified Support Technician IT Support 100-140 Unit 7
This course is part of Cisco Certified Support Technician IT Support - 100-140 Specialization
Instructor: Pearson
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What you'll learn
Understand and support major cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
Explain and manage virtual machines and hypervisors in business environments.
Identify escalation paths and collaborate with internal and external support teams for cloud issues.
Support and troubleshoot key productivity applications, including email, chat, file sharing, and collaboration tools.
Skills you'll gain
- Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud
- Desktop Support
- Cloud Computing
- Cloud Services
- Cloud Platforms
- Technical Support
- Productivity Software
- Virtualization and Virtual Machines
- Servers
- Customer Inquiries
- End User Training and Support
- Network Troubleshooting
- Microsoft Teams
- Google Workspace
- Business Technologies
- Virtual Machines
- Cloud Applications
- Help Desk Support
- Microsoft 365
- Technical Support and Services
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In this module, you’ll explore cloud products, including cloud storage and cloud applications, as well as the concept of virtualization. You’ll learn how virtualization allows you to run software versions of hardware appliances, like servers, within other servers, and how this technique can also be applied to routing and switching devices. You’ll also dive into productivity applications that are important in a business environment, such as Microsoft Office 365 and Webex. You’ll gain the knowledge you need to support these applications and communicate effectively with customers to help resolve any issues they may encounter.
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