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WA1724 Cloud Computing Workshop Training and Courseware

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Every few years, a major shift in computing and Information Technology strategy comes along. One of the latest such innovations is Cloud Computing. Cloud Computing holds tremendous potential for organizations of all shapes and sizes.

This course provides foundational knowledge in Cloud Computing components, foundational technologies, architecture, design, and business value. Attendees are provided with a broad survey of Cloud Computing concepts and given an opportunity to explore Cloud from multiple angles.

Moving beyond the fundamentals of Cloud, this workshop also explores the technical underpinnings of the Cloud, including Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), Virtualization, Web 2.0, and Software as a Service (SaaS), all from a Cloud Computing perspective. This core background and detailed investigation will provided attendees with an understanding of the internal workings of Cloud environments as well as the external interface that is typically examined.

This course provides a hands-on, workshop environment to enable project teams to explore Cloud components, foundational technologies, architecture, design, and business value. Attendees are provided with a broad survey of Cloud Computing concepts and given an opportunity to explore Cloud from multiple angles. Concepts are reinforced through analysis of real world case studies, group discussion, as well as collaborative group-based exercises designed to put these concepts into practice.

Topics

The Rise of the Cloud
The Cloud Value Proposition
Cloud Computing Components
Categorizing Cloud
Real World Case Studies
Cloud Risks and Risk Mitigation
Adopting Cloud Computing
Cloud Infrastructure and Tools
Cloud Security
Cloud Layers
SOA and The Cloud
Virtualization and The Cloud
Web 2.0 and The Cloud
SaaS and The Cloud
Developing for the Cloud

Audience

Information Technology Architects, Developers, Business Analysts, and Managers

Pre-requisites

No formal knowledge or skill requirements

Duration

2 days

Course Outline

1. The Rise of the Cloud
	Objectives Where did Cloud Computing originate? Cloud Computing Wikipedia Entry Five Attributes of Cloud Computing Cloud Computing Examples The Cloud Computing Spectrum Understanding by Analogy What is so special about Cloud? Synergy is Powerful Moving to the cloud By the Numbers Summary

2. Cloud Computing Value Proposition
	Objectives Why does Cloud matter? Cloud Value Proposition Cloud Value Business Case #1 Cloud Value Business Case #2 Cloud Value Business Case #3 Cloud Value Business Case #4 Cloud Business Cases Do Clouds Compute? Select Expected Benefits Identify applicable cost scenario Calculate initial, simple return Calculate returns for on-going usage Summary

3. Cloud Computing Myths
	Objectives Myth #1: Cloud = Virtualization Myth #2: Cloud = Grid Myth #3: Cloud = SAAS Myth #4: Cloud = SOA Myth #5: Cloud = Security Risk Summary 1/2 Summary 2/2

4. Cloud Computing Components
	Objectives The Cloud Computing Stack Cloud Computing Components Tightly Coupled Enterprise Breaking the Silos Understanding SOA Applying SOA to the Cloud Cloud Computing without SOA Cloud Component - Virtualization Applying Virtualization to the Cloud Cloud Component - SaaS Applying SaaS to the Cloud Web 2.0 Should I upgrade? Web 1.0 vs Web 2.0 Applying Web 2.0 to the Cloud Summary

5. Categorizing Clouds
	Objectives Consider the kind of cloud Cloud Scope Public clouds Cloud Scope Private clouds Cloud Scope Hybrid clouds Discussing Cloud Scope Cloud Types Discussing Cloud Types Intersection of Scope & Type Cloud Role Discussing Cloud Categories Summary

6. Real World Case Study Analysis
	Objectives Case Study - Amazon Amazon EC2 Value Discussing Amazon Case Study TuneCore TuneCore s Value Discussing TuneCore Case Study Salesforce.com Salesforce.com Value Discussing SalesForce Case Study Google Apps Google Apps Value Discussing Google Case Study Pitney Bowes Pitney Bowes Value Discussing Pitney Bowes Summary

7. Cloud Risks and Risk Mitigation
	Objectives Failure-As-A-Service Service Reliability Service Quality Secure Cloud Calling Problem Resolution Data Back-up Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Provisioning The Scale of Scale Financial Management Managing Service Levels Redundancy / Failover Vendor Lock-In Liability Security Identifying Cloud-ready Solutions Governing Cloud Services Business alignment Asset Ownership Contract-driven Services Financial Management and Tracking Governance and Risk Mitigation Some Best Practices Summary 1/2 Summary 2/2

8. Cloud Standards
	Objectives What Exactly Are We Standardizing? Standardizing on a Definition Simple Concept, Difficult Implementation Turf Wars Other Groups Defining Standards Let the Market Decide Standardization is Restrictive not Creative Fostering Creativity Survival of the Fittest The Simple View Standards to Date Building Cloud Solutions Today Advice #1 Build on Proven Standards Advice #2 Focus on Solid Design Advice #3 Good Standards Take Time Review 1 / 2 Review 2 / 2

9. Cloud Computing Infrastructure
	Objectives Does It Really Matter? Cloud Infrastructure Categories Understanding Virtualization Cloud Management Controllers and Agents More Cloud Management Strategies Abstracted Networking Abstracted Computing Abstracted Storage Pulling it all together Eucalyptus Overview Management Platform Management Controllers Eucalyptus Storage Summary

10. Looking Under the Cloud Hood
	Objectives Amazon Cloud Overview Working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) Building an Amazon Cloud Service Google Cloud Overview Google Cloud Storage Working with the Google App Engine Building a Google App Microsoft Azure Overview Working with Windows Azure Building an Azure Cloud Service Summary

11. Cloud Services
	Objectives Objects, components, services When do I need a service? Defining Services Service Communication Analogy Three Key Service Questions Connecting the Dots Anatomy of a Service Service Actors Service Layering Cloud Computing Understanding by Analogy Moving to the cloud You Need an Architecture All Squares are Rectangles Cloud Without SOA Cloud With SOA Review

12. Cloud Computing Sanity Check
	Objectives The Cloud Shift Adapting to a Broader Market Before You Leap to the Cloud Cloud Sanity Check #1 Cloud Sanity Check #2 Cloud Sanity Check #3 Cloud Sanity Check #4 Summary

13. Adopting Your Very Own Cloud
	Objectives How can my organization explore Cloud? Cloud Adoption Best Practices Cloud Adoption Phase 1 Identify your business drivers Get Educated Articulate a Value Proposition Define one or more scenarios Cloud Adoption Phase 1 Cloud Adoption Phase 2 Produce a Road Map Gain Stakeholder Buy-in Cloud Adoption Phase 2 Cloud Adoption Phase 3 Establish Governance Invest in Infrastructure Cloud Pilot Scoping the Pilot Project Pilot Project Scope (cont d) Enterprise Roll-out Start small and grow incrementally Summary

We regularly offer classes in these and other cities. Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Calgary, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Jacksonville, Miami, Montreal, New York City, Orlando, Ottawa, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Seattle, Toronto, Vancouver, Washington DC.


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WA1724 Cloud Computing Workshop Training and Courseware

Topics

Audience

Pre-requisites

Duration

Course Outline

1. The Rise of the Cloud

2. Cloud Computing Value Proposition

3. Cloud Computing Myths

4. Cloud Computing Components

5. Categorizing Clouds

6. Real World Case Study Analysis

7. Cloud Risks and Risk Mitigation

8. Cloud Standards

9. Cloud Computing Infrastructure

10. Looking Under the Cloud Hood

11. Cloud Services

12. Cloud Computing Sanity Check

13. Adopting Your Very Own Cloud