Hands on Labs in the Cloud
Cloud Access, Built Into the Lab
Start practicing in Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud without configuring your own cloud environment.
XtremeLabs Cloud Express Pass (CEP) gives learners the cloud credentials and resources required to complete eligible hands-on lab exercises.
The environment is provisioned, managed, maintained, and supported by XtremeLabs, so learners can spend less time setting up accounts and more time building practical cloud skills.
Cloud resources are ready when the lab begins.
Remove the Setup Between Learners and Learning
Hands-on cloud training can create extra work for learners, instructors, and training providers. Accounts must be created, credentials distributed, permissions configured, and cloud resources carefully managed.
Cloud Express Pass simplifies that experience.
When a learner launches an eligible lab, the necessary cloud credentials are made available within the XtremeLabs Lab Viewer. No separate learner-owned cloud account is required, and instructors do not need to provision resources manually.
No Additional Learner Setup
Credentials are provided directly inside the lab environment.
XtremeLabs-Managed Resources
XtremeLabs manages, maintains, and supports the cloud resources used in eligible exercises.
Real Cloud Experience
Learners work in realistic cloud environments while following structured, hands-on exercises.
Built Into Eligible Labs
Cloud access is included with the applicable Cloud Express Pass lab purchase rather than charged separately after purchase.
One Integrated Cloud-Lab Experience
Launch the Lab
Learners open an eligible cloud lab through the XtremeLabs platform or an integrated learning environment.
Find the Credentials
The required cloud credentials and resource information appear within the Lab Viewer, typically under the Info or File menu, depending on the lab experience.
Complete the Exercises
Learners use the provided cloud environment to work through guided exercises in Azure, AWS, or other supported cloud technologies.
Practice Throughout the Access Period
Eligible labs can be launched according to the terms of the lab purchase or classroom access period, giving learners opportunities to return and reinforce their skills.
Cloud Express Pass for Microsoft Azure
Cloud Express Pass for Azure provides learners with credentials for an Azure environment managed by XtremeLabs.
Depending on the lab, learners may receive subscription-level access or access to a custom Azure tenant configured for the required exercises. This enables learners to create and manage the resources needed for hands-on practice without obtaining their own Azure subscription.
Cloud Express Pass supports a growing range of Azure learning experiences, including:
- Azure administration
- Azure architecture
- Azure security
- Azure networking
- Azure Virtual Desktop
- Data engineering and databases
- Artificial intelligence and Azure OpenAI
- Internet of Things development
- Application development and deployment
Some specialized exercises may require permissions beyond those provided by the lab. When limitations apply, they are identified within the exercise instructions.
Cloud Express Pass for AWS
Cloud Express Pass for AWS bundles eligible labs with AWS credentials configured specifically for the lab environment.
The credentials are managed, maintained, and supported by XtremeLabs and are intended for completing the exercises included with the purchased lab. Learners receive a realistic AWS experience without needing to supply personal AWS login credentials.
Cloud Express Pass is available with eligible AWS labs covering areas such as:
- AWS Cloud Practitioner
- Solutions architecture
- AWS development and deployment
- AWS systems operations
- Machine learning with Amazon SageMaker
- AWS Well-Architected practices
The provided credentials are restricted to approved lab activities and should not be used outside the XtremeLabs exercises.
Ready for Modern, VMless Learning
Cloud Express Pass is also part of the XtremeLabs VMless lab experience.
VMless labs deliver cloud-based exercises through a lightweight interface that can be launched from the XtremeLabs Learning Experience Platform or other integrated platforms. The cloud resources required for the exercises are prepared in advance and ready for lab use.
Learners can work with features including:
- Guided lab steps
- Lab controls and actions
- Progress tracking
- Lab notes
- Classroom participation
- Instructor and peer communication
The result is a faster, more seamless path into hands-on cloud practice.
Designed for Every Learning Environment
Individual Learners
Build practical cloud skills through self-directed practice and certification-focused training.
Instructor-Led Classrooms
Give every learner access to a consistent environment while reducing cloud-account preparation for instructors.
Academic Programs
Deliver hands-on cloud exercises to cohorts without asking every student to create and configure an individual cloud subscription.
Training Providers
Add managed cloud access to eligible learning programs while preserving the existing classroom experience.
Learning Partners
Offer realistic cloud practice with less administrative overhead and a more consistent learner experience.
Full-Length Labs and Focused Lab Bytes
Cloud Express Pass supports different ways of learning.
Learners can develop skills through comprehensive lab modules or focus on individual objectives with Lab Bytes, shorter exercises designed for focused practice.
Lab Bytes can complement:
- Instructor-led courses
- Practice exams
- Self-guided learning
- Homework assignments
- Semester-based academic programs
- Adaptive learning paths
Whether an activity takes a short practice session or several hours, Cloud Express Pass helps ensure the required cloud access is part of the experience.
What Cloud Express Pass Changes
For Learners
- No personal cloud subscription required for eligible labs
- No separate cloud credentials to obtain before class
- Realistic hands-on experience with leading cloud technologies
- Resources configured for the assigned exercises
- Cloud information available within the Lab Viewer
For Instructors
- Less time spent preparing learner accounts and tenants
- No additional Cloud Express Pass setup during class
- A consistent environment across the learner cohort
- More time available for instruction and support
For Learning Partners
- Cloud resources bundled with eligible lab offerings
- Environments maintained and supported by XtremeLabs
- Reduced friction when delivering cloud-based training
- Support for individual, classroom, and integrated learning experiences
Frequently Asked Questions
What is XtremeLabs Cloud Express Pass?
Cloud Express Pass is XtremeLabs' managed cloud-access solution for eligible hands-on labs. It provides learners with the credentials and resources needed to complete cloud-based exercises.
Do learners need their own cloud accounts?
No. Eligible Cloud Express Pass labs provide the required cloud credentials within the lab environment.
Who manages the cloud environment?
The Cloud Express Pass resources are managed, maintained, and supported by XtremeLabs.
Is additional setup required?
No additional Cloud Express Pass setup is required from instructors or learners. Credentials and resource information are supplied within the launched lab.
Where do learners find their credentials?
Credentials are available within the XtremeLabs Lab Viewer. Their exact location may vary by lab experience, including the Info or File menu.
Is Cloud Express Pass an additional purchase?
For labs offered with Cloud Express Pass, cloud access is included in the applicable lab purchase. Available purchasing options may vary by course and platform.
Can a learner use the credentials outside the lab?
No. Cloud Express Pass credentials are configured for the associated lab exercises and are not intended for unrelated or external use.
Can eligible labs be launched more than once?
Launch availability follows the terms and access duration of the lab purchase or classroom. Cloud Express Pass itself does not impose an additional one-launch restriction.
Does Cloud Express Pass work with every exercise?
It supports the exercises included with eligible Cloud Express Pass labs unless a limitation is identified in the lab instructions.
Which cloud platforms are supported?
XtremeLabs has published Cloud Express Pass offerings for Azure and AWS and identifies CEP as part of its cloud-based lab experience, including VMless labs covering Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud technologies. Availability depends on the specific lab.
Make Cloud Practice Easier to Deliver
Give learners access to the cloud resources they need, directly inside the hands-on lab experience.
Explore XtremeLabs cloud labs with Cloud Express Pass.
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