Storage is one of the most widely utilized cloud computing services. Companies are eager to take advantage of object, block, and file storage with unlimited scalability—and IT professionals are the ones who need to make it work. This course covers the basics of cloud storage, including storage planning, budgeting, and security, and how other systems and services, such as applications and databases, utilize cloud storage. Instructor David Linthicum covers cloud services that utilize cloud storage, examines the types of cloud storage, and advises how to select the right solution for your needs. He also discusses specific use cases and how to plan a storage solution. David devotes the last chapter to an overview of using AWS cloud storage—including how to place, secure, and remove data.