Introduction To Ovhcloud Public Cloud: A Beginner’S Guide

Learn Compute, Storage, Networking, and More in the OVHcloud Public Cloud - The European Cloud Provider

What you'll learn

Understand the OVHcloud ecosystem and how it compares to other public cloud providers

Identify and describe the core services offered in the OVHcloud Public Cloud

Navigate the OVHcloud Control Panel to manage cloud projects and resources

Launch and connect to their first OVHcloud compute instance

Requirements

No prior cloud experience is required — this course is designed for complete beginners.

You should be comfortable using a web browser and navigating websites.

An OVHcloud account is recommended if you want to follow along with the hands-on examples (creating an account is free).

Curiosity and willingness to learn are the only real prerequisites!

Description

Are you new to cloud computing and curious about OVHcloud? This beginner-friendly course is your fast track to understanding and using the OVHcloud Public Cloud. In just 45 minutes, you’ll gain a solid foundation in how the platform works, what services it offers, and how to launch your first cloud instance.OVHcloud is one of Europe’s leading cloud providers, offering a powerful and affordable alternative to AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Whether you’re a developer, IT student, or business professional exploring cloud options, this course will help you understand the key concepts and tools needed to get started.You’ll learn about core services like compute instances, block and object storage, and networking options. We’ll also guide you through the OVHcloud Control Panel, showing you how to set up a project, manage billing, and deploy your first virtual machine.Through hands-on examples and clear explanations, you’ll quickly understand how OVHcloud’s architecture fits together and how you can begin using the platform today. Plus, we’ll introduce you to free certification options like the OVHcloud Discover program to help validate your skills.By the end of this course, you'll be ready to explore more advanced features with confidence—or simply enjoy a cost-effective, European-based cloud for your personal or professional projects.

Overview

Section 1: OVHcloud for Beginners

Lecture 1 Welcome & Course Overview

Lecture 2 What is OVHcloud?

Lecture 3 Core Components of OVHcloud Public Cloud

Lecture 4 Getting Started with the OVHcloud Control Panel

Lecture 5 Hands-On Demo - Launching Your First Instance

Lecture 6 OVHcloud Support, Pricing, and Certification Options

Lecture 7 Course Wrap-Up

Lecture 8 Slides and Bonus Resources

A beginner in cloud computing,A developer or IT professional,A student or self-learner,A small business owner or startup founder,Someone interested in data sovereignty and privacy within the European Union