Introduction to Cloud Foundry (LFD132x)

While aimed at a technical audience, this course is also widely applicable to non-technical audiences. It is not necessary to be a developer or operator to complete this course. The hands-on portion does not require any special skills, software installs, or environments, as it is designed for a broad range of backgrounds.

Upon completing this course, you will be able to discuss the various capabilities of the Cloud Foundry platform and the value it brings to custom software development teams. You will also grasp the security and compliance implications of using a developer-focused platform such as Cloud Foundry. The course will help you articulate the difference between Cloud Foundry and infrastructure platforms like Kubernetes. The course will also help you understand the open-source model that governs the Cloud Foundry project.

This course prepares you to make informed decisions regarding development platform selection and use in custom software organizations. It helps you understand the needs of custom software organizations from the standpoint of developers, operators, and security and compliance teams. In addition, this course highlights the challenges of developing and operating custom software applications throughout their lifecycle, and offers a perspective on what this process can look like for teams that select the right platform.