Course Summary

Cloud Provisioning and Governance Fundamentals (CPGF) is designed to help you understand how to use and configure the Cloud Provisioning and Governance (CPG) application for a multi-cloud environment. Upon completion of the course, you will have gained experience in how to set up Cloud User Portal, how to deploy VMs using cloud native templates and Terraform, and how to control cloud sprawl by using Cloud Management approval policies and capacity limits.

In this interactive course you will master the setup, configuration, and usage of the Cloud Provisioning and Governance application, with a focus on:

• Cloud User Portal overview
• Cloud Admin Portal overview
• Setting up and configuring AWS, Azure and VMware with CPG
• Overview of Resource Profiles
• Identity and Permissions
• Troubleshooting CPG
• Templates Overview and their use in CPG
• Understanding Policy

Module 1: Introduction and the Cloud User Portal
• Overview of Cloud Models
• Cloud User Portal Overview
• Understand CPG Roles
• Simulator – Before you Begin
• Simulator – Explore Roles
• Definitions and Concepts

Module 2: Administration and the Cloud Admin Portal
• Cloud Admin Portal Overview
• MID Server Architecture
• Simulator: Validate MID Server

Module 3: AWS
• Overview of the AWS Cloud and Credentials
• Service and Cloud Accounts
• Simulator: Explore AWS Credentials
• Simulator: AWS Service Account Setup
• Simulator: AWS Cloud Account Setup
• Import Cloud Formation Templates
• Configure AWS Cloud Events
• Simulator: Create a Cloud Catalog Item
• Demo: Launch AWS CFT Ubuntu w Apache Stack

Module 4: Resource Profiles
• Overview of Resource Profiles
• Simulator: Create a Schedule Profile

Module 5: Identity and Permissions
• Understand the Identity Elements Used by CPG

Module 6: Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting

Module 7: Templates and Cloud Catalog Items
• Overview of Templates – AWS CFT and Azure ARM
• Ingest and Publish Templates
• Update and Version Templates
• CFT and ARM Metadata
• Manage Catalog Item Attributes
• Improve the Presentation of Cloud Catalog Items
• Simulator: Version a CFT
• Simulator: Customize a CFT with Metadata

Module 8: Terraform
• Overview of Terraform and Configuration Files
• Configure CPG for Terraform Open Source
• Simulator: Configure and Discover Cloud Provider
• Simulator: Create Catalog Item and Activate Template
• Configure CPG for Terraform Enterprise and Terraform Cloud
• Change Governance using IaC

Module 9: Policy
• Understand Policy
• Simulator: Policy Naming Enforcement

Module 10: Azure
• Overview of the Azure Cloud
• Credentials and Connecting to Azure
• Demo – Configure Azure Credentials
• Configure Service and Cloud Accounts
• Demo – Configure Azure Cloud Service Account
• Demo – Configure an Azure Discovery Schedule
• Configure Cloud Events
• Demo – Configure Azure Cloud Events
• Provision a Stack for Azure and Explore ARM Templates
• Demo – Create a stack using and ARM template
• Provision with Terraform
• Demo – Deploy an Azure VM with Terraform

Module 11: VMware
• VMware Overview
• VMware Setup
• Demo – Connect VMware to ServiceNow
• Configure Cloud Events
• Demo – Configure the vCenter event collector
• Provision with Terraform
• Demo – Deploy a VMware VM with Terraform

Students interested in taking the class should have completed the ServiceNow Fundamentals course or have equivalent experience. It is also recommended that students taking the course have a working knowledge of Windows Server Administration, Linux Server Administration, VMware, JavaScript, JSON, and either AWS or Azure Cloud technologies.

This course is part of the following certification : ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist – Cloud Provisioning and Governance certification

Following your booking, a confirmation message will be sent to all participants, ensuring you're well-informed of your successful enrollment. Calendar placeholders will also be dispatched to assist you in scheduling your commitments around the course. Rest assured, all course materials and access to necessary labs or platforms will be provided no later than one week before the course begins, allowing you ample time to prepare and engage fully with the learning experience ahead.

Our comprehensive training package includes all the necessary materials and resources to facilitate a full learning experience. Enrollees will be provided with detailed course content, encompassing a wide array of topics to ensure a thorough understanding of the subject matter. Additionally, participants will receive a certificate of completion to recognize their dedication and hard work. It's important to note that while the course fee covers all training materials and experiences, the examination fee for certification is not included but can be purchased separately.

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