The cloud has become a vital component for business as technology becomes embedded in modern life. Every leader needs to understand the cloud and how it operates, as well as the potential dangers and pitfalls associated with cloud computing. Knowledgeable monitoring and maintenance can be the difference between the success and failure of this technology’s use.

Course Outline

INTRODUCTION
Course Objectives

MODULE 1
The Cloud
Definition
History
Current Uses
Trends
Knowledge Check

MODULE 2
Models for Business
Software as a Service
Platform as a Service
Infrastructure as a Service
Other Options
Knowledge Check

MODULE 3
Advantages
Data Center Finances
Labor Finances
Productivity
Ease of Use
Knowledge Check

MODULE 4
Address Risks
Assessment
Prioritize Concerns
Address Risks
Focus on Success
Knowledge Check

MODULE 5
Security
Understand Weaknesses
Breaches
Identity Management
Strategies
Knowledge Check

MODULE 6
Device Management
Devices that Can Connect
Desktops
Benefits
Monitoring
Knowledge Check

MODULE 7
Service Oriented Architecture
Definition
With the Cloud
Services
Benefits to the Business
Knowledge Check

MODULE 8
Business Processes
Scale Applications
Web-based
Examples
Predictions
Knowledge Check

MODULE 9
Standards
Best Practices
Organizational Standards
Standards in the Cloud
Interoperability and Integration
Knowledge Check

MODULE 10
Monitoring
Governance
Measure Performance
Methods of Measurement
Monitor Services
Knowledge Check

ASSESSMENT
Post Test