CompTIA Cloud+ (CV0-003)
Prepare for the official CompTIA Cloud+ (CV0-003) certification exam. Learn to design cloud architecture, deploy cloud services, and optimize cloud infrastructure.
(CV0-003.AE4) / ISBN : 978-1-64459-531-2About This Course
Enroll in our CompTIA Cloud+ (CV0-003) course to build the cloud skills that employers are looking for.
This course walks you through everything from cloud deployment and configuration to securing environments, automating tasks, and managing cloud resources effectively. You’ll learn how to handle real-world challenges like disaster recovery, system updates, and troubleshooting network and security issues.
With step-by-step guidance aligned to the CV0-003 exam, you’ll gain hands-on experience to take on cloud roles in today’s hybrid IT world.
Skills You’ll Get
- Cloud Infrastructure Deployment: Learn how to plan, configure, and deploy cloud environments tailored to business needs.
- Secure Cloud Architecture: Understand how to implement and manage cloud security, access controls, and compliance standards.
- Cloud Automation & Optimization: Master the automation of routine tasks and the optimization of cloud operations for performance and cost-efficiency.
- Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity: Gain skills to design and manage recovery strategies that keep cloud services resilient and operational.
- Cloud Monitoring & Performance Management: Learn how to track cloud metrics, manage resources, and maintain service-level agreements (SLAs).
- Troubleshooting & Incident Response: Develop the ability to identify, diagnose, and resolve issues across cloud networking, capacity, and security layers.
Get the support you need. Enroll in our Instructor-Led Course.
Interactive Lessons
11+ Interactive Lessons | 331+ Exercises | 200+ Quizzes | 104+ Flashcards | 165+ Glossary of terms
Gamified TestPrep
90+ Pre Assessment Questions | 2+ Full Length Tests | 90+ Post Assessment Questions | 180+ Practice Test Questions
Hands-On Labs
31+ LiveLab | 31+ Video tutorials | 48+ Minutes
Video Lessons
93+ Videos | 06:59+ Hours
Introduction
- Why Should You Become Certified in Cloud Technologies?
- What Does This Course Cover?
- How Do You Go About Taking the Exam?
- Certification Exam Policies
- Tips for Taking Your Cloud+ Exam
- Cloud+ Exam Renewal
- CompTIA Cloud+ Study Guide: Exam CV0-003 Objective Map
Introducing Cloud Computing Configurations and Deployments
- Introducing Cloud Computing
- Creating and Validating a Cloud Deployment
- Verifying System Requirements
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Cloud Deployments
- Executing a Cloud Deployment
- Matching Data Center Resources to Cloud Resources
- Configuring and Deploying Storage
- Performing a Server Migration
- Managing User Identities and Roles
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Security in the Cloud
- Cloud Security Compliance and Configurations
- Access Control
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Implementing Cloud Security
- Implementing Security in the Cloud
- Automating Cloud Security
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Maintaining Cloud Operations
- Applying Security Patches
- Updating Cloud Elements
- Storage Operations
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, and Ongoing Maintenance
- Implementing a Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plan
- Business Continuity
- Cloud Maintenance
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Cloud Management
- Cloud Metrics
- Adding and Removing Cloud Resources
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Cloud Management Baselines, Performance, and SLAs
- Measuring Your Deployment Against the Baseline
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Troubleshooting
- Incident Management
- Troubleshooting Cloud Capacity Issues
- Troubleshooting Automation and Orchestration
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Troubleshooting Networking and Security Issues and Understanding Methodologies
- Troubleshooting Cloud Networking Issues
- Troubleshooting Security Issues
- Troubleshooting Methodology
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
Introducing Cloud Computing Configurations and Deployments
- Conducting Vulnerability Scanning Using Nessus
- Creating a Remote Access VPN Connection
- Connecting to a Remote Computer Using the Remote Desktop Connection
Cloud Deployments
- Configuring RAID
- Configuring DNS Settings
- Configuring DNSSEC
Security in the Cloud
- Disabling a Service
- Disabling User Accounts
- Setting Password Policies
- Installing Antivirus Software
Implementing Cloud Security
- Enabling Intrusion Prevention and Detection
- Using Windows Firewall
Maintaining Cloud Operations
- Creating a Cluster
- Importing a Virtual Machine
- Creating a New Virtual Machine
- Creating a Backup Schedule
- Creating a Backup
- Restoring Files
Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, and Ongoing Maintenance
- Enabling an Access Control List
- Using Event Viewer
Cloud Management
- Authorizing a User
- Configuring the Account Lockout Policy
Cloud Management Baselines, Performance, and SLAs
- Checking Disk Capacity
- Verifying RAM Usage
Troubleshooting
- Testing Connectivity using the ping Command
- Assigning Different Classes of IP Addresses
Troubleshooting Networking and Security Issues and Understanding Methodologies
- Obtaining Information about Different IP Versions
- Using the tracert Command
- Using the nslookup Command
- Using the ipconfig Command
- Using the arp and netstat Utilities
- CV0-002 covers the basics of cloud technology with limited focus on automation.
- CV0-003 adds more details on security, cloud deployments, and business continuity.
- CV0-004 expands the exam to include DevOps tools, automation, and managing hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
After Cloud+, consider Security+ if you want to focus on cybersecurity.
For cloud specialization, certifications like AWS Solutions Architect or Microsoft Azure Administrator are great next steps. Networking certifications such as Network+ or Cisco CCNA can also boost your skill set.
Most candidates take between one and three months to prepare, depending on their background and study schedule. Some experienced professionals pass in under six weeks. Setting a consistent study plan usually leads to success within this timeframe.
Start by reviewing the official exam objectives to know what’s covered. Use study guides and practice exams to test your knowledge. Joining online forums and using interactive courses helps reinforce learning and clear doubts.