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CLO-001 Exam Topics and Domains
CLO-001 is organized into 6 weighted domains. Expect to work with API gateways, Authentication services, Auto-scaling services, Backup solutions, and more.
Characteristics of Cloud Services from a Business Perspective
Cloud Computing Concepts from Business Viewpoint
- Identify cloud computing solutions from business perspective
- Explain SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS business implications
- Understand identity provider options for cloud services
Cloud Computing and Business Value
Business Impact of Cloud Computing
- Evaluate business situations requiring cloud computing
- Understand financial impact (CAPEX/OPEX) of cloud adoption
- Identify business value propositions of cloud services
Technical Perspective/Cloud Types
Technical Components of Cloud Services
- Understand technical components forming cloud services
- Explain advantages of IT components in cloud
- Differentiate between cloud deployment models technically
Steps to Successful Adoption of Cloud Computing
Cloud Adoption Roadmap
- Define clear steps for cloud adoption
- Identify tasks in each adoption phase
- Establish success criteria for cloud projects
- Understand importance of exit planning
Impact and Changes of Cloud Computing on IT Service Management
ITIL Framework in Cloud Context
- Apply ITIL principles to cloud computing
- Understand IT organizational changes
- Identify new IT skills for cloud management
- Compare cloud computing with IT outsourcing
Risks and Consequences of Cloud Computing
Cloud Computing Risks
- Identify cloud computing risks
- Understand business impact of cloud risks
- Develop risk mitigation strategies
- Plan for vendor contract issues
How do I earn this certification?
Passing CLO-001 earns the CompTIA Cloud Essentials certification. It sits in the Cloud Computing track.
- CLO-002 - CompTIA Cloud Essentials+Direct replacement with updated cloud concepts including AI/ML, multi-cloud, and modern DevOps
- CV0-004 - CompTIA Cloud+Technical cloud infrastructure certification for IT professionals
- SY0-701 - CompTIA Security+Complementary security knowledge for cloud environments
- A+ - CompTIA A+ (220-1101 and 220-1102) Foundation for IT technical knowledge
- Network+ - CompTIA Network+ (N10-009)Network fundamentals essential for cloud infrastructure
- Linux+ - CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005) Linux skills highly relevant for cloud platforms
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What's changed on this exam?
- RETIRED
- Announcement date: 2018
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Business professionals and Non-IT staff.
- 6-12 months working in an IT environment
- Exposure to cloud technologies
- Basic understanding of business processes