Course objectives In this course, you will learn how to:  Identify the value and advantages of the cloud vendors Cloud  Recognize the valuable ways that cloud vendors can be used  Understand the robust security capabilities, controls, and assurances in place to maintain data and network security  Articulate the financial impact the cloud vendors Cloud can have on an organization's cost management, while minimizing the risks associated with consumption-based pricing models Intended audience This course is intended for:  IT business decision makers  Individuals who are new to working with cloud vendors Prerequisites We recommend that attendees of this course have:  Working knowledge of IT infrastructure concepts  Familiarity with basic finance and IT security concepts Course outline Day One Module 1: Getting started with the cloud  What is cloud computing?  Why do organizations leverage cloud computing services?  Who is using cloud computing services? Module 2: Leveraging cloud vendors for competitive advantage  Cloud Computing Framework  Solutions of big data  Mobile  Disaster Recovery (DR)  Demonstration: case study Module 3: Cloud economics  cloud vendors pricing principles  The simple monthly calculator  Total Cost of Ownership  Cost optimization  Demonstration: Trusted Advisor, TCO Calculator Module 4: Security and compliance  Overview of cloud security  Security of the cloud  Security in the cloud  Demonstration: Customer Testimonial (video) Module 5: Migrating to the cloud  The four steps of cloud success: Explore, Experiment, Engage and Enable