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CP1 - Cloud Foundation Certification

Completed CP1 - Cloud Foundation course from Dewacloud Academy, covering fundamental concepts of cloud computing, platform usage, and operational best practices.

CP1 - Cloud Foundation Certification

Cloud Foundation Certificate

Completed CP1 - Cloud Foundation from Dewacloud Academy, covering fundamental cloud computing concepts and PaaS platform usage.

CP1 Cloud Foundation Certificate

Certificate ID: 35e0473a7184d274Issued: December 30, 2025

About the Platform

Dewaweb - Indonesian cloud hosting provider since 2014, offering enterprise-grade cloud solutions for local market.

Dewacloud - PaaS platform built on Jelastic technology, providing automatic scaling, pay-per-use pricing, and simplified deployment for multiple programming languages.

What I Learned

Cloud Fundamentals:

  • IaaS, PaaS, SaaS service models
  • Public, private, hybrid deployment models
  • Cloud characteristics and benefits

Platform Operations:

  • Environment setup and configuration
  • Application deployment via Git, Docker, archives
  • Resource monitoring and scaling strategies
  • Cost optimization techniques

Security Practices:

  • Access control and authentication
  • Data protection and backup strategies
  • Performance monitoring and troubleshooting

Technical Skills

Dewacloud Platform:

  • Auto-scaling (vertical and horizontal)
  • Visual topology designer for multi-tier apps
  • Load balancer and database cluster configuration
  • Cloudlet-based resource management

Deployment Methods:

  • Git/SVN integration
  • Container deployment
  • Archive uploads
  • Template-based provisioning

Practical Value

Cost Efficiency: Pay-per-use model eliminates over-provisioning costs.

Simplified Operations: Focus on application development rather than infrastructure management.

Auto-Scaling: Handles traffic spikes automatically without manual intervention.

Infrastructure Context

Complements Traditional Skills: Bridges knowledge between traditional Linux administration and modern PaaS platforms.

DevOps Alignment: Platform provides API access and automation capabilities for CI/CD integration.

Scalability Insights: Auto-scaling concepts applicable across different cloud platforms and container orchestration systems.

Why It Matters

Cloud computing is fundamental in modern IT infrastructure. This certification provides:

  • Foundation for cloud architecture design
  • Skills for application deployment and management
  • Understanding of cost optimization strategies
  • Knowledge of Indonesian cloud market specifics

Local Advantages: Indonesian data centers, local compliance, rupiah pricing, Indonesian support.


Provider: Dewacloud Academy (Dewaweb)
Format: Online, self-paced with hands-on labs
Certificate ID: 35e0473a7184d274

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