Certified - CompTIA Cloud+ Audio Course

Welcome to the Cloud+ Certification Audio Course

Episode 164 — Troubleshooting Automation and Orchestration — Mismatches and Failures

This episode addresses problems in automation and orchestration workflows. Mismatches can occur when scripts or templates are out of sync with infrastructure changes, causing failed deployments or…

Episode 163 — Network Tools — Using Ping, Tracert, IP, NSLookup, Netstat, and More

In this episode, we explain how to use essential network troubleshooting tools effectively. Ping verifies connectivity and measures latency, while Tracert or Traceroute maps the path packets take…

Episode 162 — DNS, VLAN/VXLAN, Proxies, MTU, QoS, and Time Sync Errors

This episode looks at multi-layered networking issues that can disrupt cloud services. DNS errors may involve incorrect records, propagation delays, or misapplied DNSSEC settings. VLAN or VXLAN…

Episode 161 — Troubleshooting Load Balancer Behavior — Protocols, Headers, Front/Back Ends

In this episode, we cover diagnosing issues with load balancers in cloud environments. Problems can arise when the load balancer is configured with the wrong protocol, causing mismatches between…

Episode 160 — Routing and NAT Problems — Static, Dynamic, VPN, Source/Destination

In this episode, we discuss how routing errors and Network Address Translation (NAT) misconfigurations can impact connectivity and data flow. Static routes may be outdated or incorrectly entered,…

Episode 159 — Troubleshooting Network Configuration — ACLs, Subnets, Peering

This episode focuses on resolving connectivity problems caused by incorrect network configurations. Access Control List (ACL) errors can block legitimate traffic, subnet misconfigurations may prevent…

Episode 158 — Vendor and Platform Issues — API Limits, Migration Errors, Cost

In this episode, we explore problems that stem from vendor-imposed limitations or platform-specific behaviors. API rate limits can cause integration failures, while migration errors may result from…

Episode 157 — Troubleshooting Licensing and Subscription Conflicts

This episode examines issues that arise when licensing or subscription entitlements are not aligned with deployed resources. These conflicts can result in service interruptions, feature limitations,…

Episode 156 — Troubleshooting Scaling and Capacity — Compute, Storage, Bandwidth

In this episode, we focus on diagnosing issues where scaling configurations fail to meet demand or capacity is exceeded. Compute-related problems may arise when auto-scaling rules are misconfigured,…

Episode 155 — Deployment Config Errors — Templates, Tags, Scripts, and Containers

In this episode, we examine how misconfigured templates, incorrect tags, faulty automation scripts, or improperly built containers can lead to deployment failures or inconsistencies. These errors may…

Episode 154 — Deployment Performance Issues — Latency and Resource Lag

This episode focuses on performance degradation that can occur after deployment. Latency may result from suboptimal network routing, overloaded servers, or insufficient bandwidth. Resource lag can be…

Episode 153 — Troubleshooting Deployment — Connectivity Failures and Outages

In this episode, we explore the causes of connectivity failures and outages during cloud deployments. Problems can occur due to misconfigured routing tables, incorrect IP assignments, firewall…

Episode 152 — Investigating Internal and External Attack Symptoms

This episode examines how to identify signs of both internal and external threats within cloud environments. Internal attack indicators may include unusual access patterns, privilege escalation, or…

Episode 151 — Troubleshooting Unsupported Protocols and Cipher Use

In this episode, we address issues that arise when legacy or insecure protocols and ciphers are still in use within a cloud environment. Unsupported protocols like older SSL versions or weak ciphers…

Episode 150 — Troubleshooting Security Appliances — WAF, IPS, IDS, NAC

In this episode, we examine problems related to security appliances such as Web Application Firewalls (WAFs), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), and Network Access…

Episode 149 — Troubleshooting Exposed Endpoints and Insecure Interfaces

This episode focuses on identifying and resolving issues where endpoints or interfaces are unintentionally exposed to the public internet. Common causes include overly permissive firewall rules,…

Episode 148 — Troubleshooting Data Security — Encryption, Classification, and Exposure

In this episode, we explore how encryption failures, incorrect data classification, and accidental exposure can create serious security incidents. Encryption problems may involve weak ciphers,…

Episode 147 — Troubleshooting Policies — Misconfigurations and Misapplications

This episode addresses problems that arise when security or operational policies are misconfigured or incorrectly applied. Examples include overly restrictive firewall rules, improper access control…

Episode 146 — Troubleshooting Certificates — Expired, Revoked, or Misconfigured

In this episode, we examine common certificate-related issues and how they impact cloud services. Expired certificates can cause service outages, prevent secure connections, and disrupt…