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