CompTIA Cloud Essentials
Certification Study Guide
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About the Lead Contributor
Daniel Lachance, CompTIA Cloud Essentials, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, MCT, MCSA, MCITP, MCTS, is a technical trainer for Global Knowledge and has delivered classroom training for a wide variety of products for the past 19 years. He has developed custom applications and planned, implemented, troubleshot, and documented various network configurations. Daniel has worked as a technical editor on a number of certification titles, and he authored CompTIA Security+ Certification Practice Exams (Exam SY0-301).
About the Technical Editor
Cazzy Jordan is responsible for disseminating knowledge for the benefit of organizations looking to leverage and optimize IT investments, people, and processes. As a technologist, with degrees and experience in both psychology and law, Cazzy is able to bring a unique perspective into how organizations and individuals can collaborate and leverage the latest technologies for the benefit of an organization. In his current capacity at General Dynamics, Cazzy engages with clients, partners, end-user organizations, and internal staff to raise awareness of the benefits of cloud computing while also addressing common misconceptions around the cloud. Cazzy was one of the first individuals to obtain the CompTIA Cloud Essentials certification, is a PMP and ITIL Expert, possesses the CompTIA Security+ certification, and is currently working toward a masters in cyber security.
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