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Exam Information
Official specifications published by CompTIA
Exam Format
60 min
Maximum of 75
720
Entry-level
Registration
$126 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English, Japanese
Validity
Good for life (no expiration)
CompTIA certifications are good for life and do not need to be renewed
CLO-002 Exam Topics and Domains
CLO-002 is organized into 4 weighted domains. Expect to work with Ansible, Archive storage, ARM Templates, Auth0, and more.
1
Cloud Concepts
24%
Explain cloud principles
Service modelsDeployment modelsCloud characteristicsShared responsibility model
- Understand and differentiate between cloud service models
- Identify appropriate deployment models for different scenarios
- Recognize essential cloud characteristics
- Explain the shared responsibility model
Identify cloud networking concepts
Connectivity typesCommon access typesNetwork services
- Understand cloud connectivity options
- Identify appropriate access methods for cloud resources
- Explain cloud networking services and their purposes
Identify cloud storage technologies
Storage featuresStorage characteristicsStorage typesStorage services
- Differentiate between cloud storage types
- Understand storage optimization features
- Identify appropriate storage solutions for different scenarios
Summarize important aspects of cloud design
Redundancy and availabilityRecovery objectives
- Understand cloud design principles for availability
- Define and calculate recovery objectives
- Design for disaster recovery scenarios
2
Business Principles of Cloud Environments
28%
Given a scenario, use appropriate cloud assessments
Requirements analysisGap analysisReporting and documentationStakeholder management
- Conduct cloud readiness assessments
- Perform gap analysis for cloud migration
- Create comprehensive documentation and reports
- Manage stakeholder relationships
Summarize the financial aspects of engaging a cloud provider
Cost modelsLicensing and contractsProcurement and human capital
- Understand cloud financial models
- Compare licensing options
- Calculate total cost of ownership
- Plan for human capital investments
Identify the important business aspects of vendor relations in cloud adoptions
Professional servicesAgreements and contractsEvaluations
- Manage vendor relationships effectively
- Understand service agreements
- Conduct vendor evaluations
- Choose between open-source and proprietary solutions
Identify the benefits or solutions of utilizing cloud services
Identity and access managementCloud-native applicationsData analytics and AIBusiness solutions
- Identify cloud service benefits for business
- Understand cloud-native application advantages
- Recognize AI/ML opportunities in cloud
- Select appropriate cloud business solutions
Compare and contrast cloud migration approaches
Migration strategies
- Understand different migration strategies
- Select appropriate migration approach based on requirements
- Identify risks and benefits of each approach
3
Management and Technical Operations
26%
Explain aspects of operating within the cloud
Data managementAvailabilityMonitoring and optimization
- Manage data effectively in cloud
- Design for high availability
- Implement monitoring and optimization strategies
Explain DevOps in cloud environments
ProvisioningCI/CD and testingConfiguration management
- Understand DevOps principles in cloud
- Implement Infrastructure as Code
- Design CI/CD pipelines
- Automate configuration management
Given a scenario, review and report on the financial expenditures related to cloud resources
Resource costsInstance and licensing
- Analyze cloud spending patterns
- Optimize resource costs
- Implement cost allocation strategies
- Choose appropriate pricing models
4
Governance, Risk, Compliance, and Security for the Cloud
22%
Recognize risk management concepts related to cloud services
Risk assessmentRisk responseRisk documentation
- Conduct cloud risk assessments
- Develop risk response strategies
- Document and track risks
- Mitigate vendor lock-in risks
Explain policies or procedures
Operational proceduresSecurity and access policiesOrganizational policies
- Develop cloud governance policies
- Create operational procedures
- Implement security policies
- Establish communication protocols
Identify the importance and impacts of compliance in the cloud
Compliance requirements
- Understand compliance requirements
- Identify data sovereignty issues
- Recognize industry regulations
- Implement compliance controls
Explain security concerns, measures, or concepts of cloud operations
Security fundamentalsSecurity assessmentsData securityApplication and Infrastructure security
- Identify security threats and vulnerabilities
- Implement security assessments
- Protect data in the cloud
- Secure cloud infrastructure
How do I earn this certification?
Passing CLO-002 earns the CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ certification. It sits in the Cloud track.
Next Level Options
Alternative Paths
- Cloud Essentials V3 - Cloud Essentials Training Course Non-certification replacement for CLO-002
- ITF+ - CompTIA IT Fundamentals+General IT foundation
- A+ - CompTIA A+ Technical support foundation
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- RETIRING
- Last content update: 2019-11
- Announcement date: 2024
Updates
- Cloud Service Models Current Core focus on IaaS, PaaS, SaaS understanding • Release date: 2019
- Cloud Migration Strategies Current Covers lift and shift, rip and replace, hybrid, phased approaches • Release date: 2019
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Business analysts and Project managers.
- 6-12 months of work experience as a business analyst in an IT environment
- Some exposure to cloud technologies