Troubleshooting Cloud Networking Issues

Networking plays a critical role in the cloud just as it does for any data center or corporate operation. When the network is not fully functional, all of the services connected to it may be degraded or fail. With networks being the lifeline of any corporation, it is absolutely critical that you be able to quickly and effectively resolve issues with the network as they arise.

While CompTIA offers certification specific to networking, it also expects cloud engineers to be familiar with networking.

Cloud providers will be responsible for the core network in their facilities. This includes the connections to the Internet and high-speed fiber links that interconnect cloud zones and regions. The backbone switching and routing inside the data centers will also be managed by the cloud companies. The separation of responsibilities will be outlined in the service level agreement, with associated uptime commitments.

Depending on the cloud services you...