ZapThink’s Enterprise Cloud Computing course is the only architecture-focused course on Cloud Computing and includes content that cannot be found anywhere else in the world.
Announcing new version 3.0 of the course!
The Enterprise Cloud Computing course an intensive, two day “fire hose” of information that prepares you to leverage the Cloud to achieve real business value. We cut through the hype and separate what really works from the noise.
Cloud Computing is the latest buzzword in enterprise IT shops around the world — but scratch the surface, and Cloud Computing consists of a number of existing trends in IT, including virtualization, Software-as-a-Service, utility computing, and more. Adding to the confusion is a large helping of vendor hype, as both software and hardware vendors push Cloud Computing as an excuse to buy more gear.
The reality, however, is quite different. Cloud Computing presents a variety of operational and deployment models that can help enterprises reduce infrastructure costs, provide better customer value, and position themselves for the future. But organizations won’t succeed with the Cloud unless they understand the strengths and weaknesses of Cloud Computing and have a carefully planned architectural approach that positions Cloud-based capabilities in the context of existing IT assets and challenges.
ZapThink’s Enterprise Cloud Computing course has no prerequisites, and is appropriate for people with different roles and levels of expertise. This course is valuable for anyone who wants in-depth knowledge about how to succeed with Cloud Computing.
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What makes the Enterprise Cloud Computing course so special?
- Vendor independent — We discuss vendors in context, both good and bad. You get a balanced perspective on each vendor we discuss.
- Architecture focused — The course concentrates on what architects have to do to be successful with Cloud in their own organizations. We balance technology details with organizational approaches. If you’re not an architect you’ll learn how to think like one in this class!
- Practical — we connect theory to practice with what really works in organizations like yours.
- Current — we refresh the course on a regular basis to reflect the latest Cloud Architecture best practices.
- Enterprise context — We place Cloud Computing into the context of large organizations, with complex, heterogeneous IT environments and all the politics and bureaucracy that every large organization faces.
- Led by globally recognized Cloud and Architecture thought leader — All ZapThink’s courses are developed and led by Jason Bloomberg, President of ZapThink. Jason has been an analyst with ZapThink since 2001 and is the co-author of the new book, The Agile Architecture Revolution.
- Not too technical, not too high-level — Unlike courses offered by others, we cover the technology without getting lost in the details. We discuss the big picture but connect it to the day-to-day reality of the IT shop.
- Available around the world — See the event schedule for all the locations we’re offering Enterprise Cloud Computing!
Someone in every class will receive a copy of The Agile Architecture Revolution for free!
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Learning Objectives
Attendees will come away from the course with the following:
- A clear, vendor-independent understanding of Cloud Computing.
- A well-delineated conception of the strengths and weaknesses of Cloud’s three service models: Software-as-a-Service, Platform-as-a-Service, and Infrastructure-as-a-Service, as well as Cloud’s four deployment models: public, private, community, and hybrid.
- The tools and expertise necessary to put together a Cloud roadmap and migration plan for their organizations.
- An understanding of how to place the Cloud into the context of their current Enterprise Architecture and IT strategy.
- Practical intelligence and advice on securing the Cloud and putting together a robust Cloud governance framework.
Different ways to take a ZapThink course
- Public Enrollment Courses — Given around the world by Jason Bloomberg in person, our public enrollment courses have the special benefit of learning from other architects in other organizations.
- Private Enrollment Courses — Have a group of 15 or more? Bring expert trainer Jason Bloomberg and the ECC course in-house! Save money and have a course at a location and time most convenient for your organization.
- Special courses for special needs — If you’d like to bring ZapThink into your organization but the ECC course isn’t a good fit, we can modify it to suit your needs.
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Enterprise Cloud Computing Course Agenda — Subject to change, as we update the course frequently!
Module 1: Introduction & Definitions
- Formal Definition of Cloud Computing, NIST Cloud Computing Definition Framework, Conceptual Reference Model, Cloud Deployment Scenarios, The Enterprise Context, Pioneers of the Cloud, Cloud Service Orchestration
Module 2: Virtualization, Workloads & Pods
- Virtualization Basics, Hypervisors, Protection Rings, Cloud Workloads, Pods, Availability Zones, Cloud Storage, Cloud Control Systems
Module 3: Cloud Configuration
- Automated Cloud Configuration, Fully Automated Provisioning, VM Images, Cloud Configuration Toolchain, Cloud Configuration Maturity Levels
Case Study: reddit Condé Nast
Module 4: Architecting for the Cloud
- Enterprise Architecture Cloud Strategy, Cloud Computing Roadmap, CAP Theorem, Transactions in the Cloud, Stateful Applications in the Cloud
Exercise: Application consolidation & migration
Module 5: Amazon Web Services Tutorial
- Deploying a Sample App, Amazon CloudFormation, Provisioning a dev Environment in EC2, Configuration Options, Using a Key Pair, Amazon Machine Image Instance Options
Module 6: Cloud Standards
- Context for Cloud Standards, API Standards, Core Cloud Standards and Standards Bodies, Cloud Semantic Standards
Module 7: Cloud Security
- Risk Profile, Threat and Vulnerability Analysis, Authorization, Policy, Provisioning, Federated Security, Security Standards, Data Confidentiality, Data Availability, Virtual Security (VirtSec), Virtual Private Clouds
Case Study: Amazon.com
Module 8: Cloud Governance
- Cloud Governance Challenges, Cloud Service Brokers, Auditing, Assurance, Incident Response, eDiscovery, Cloud Compliance Directions, Cloud Mandate in the US Government, FedRAMP
Exercise: Cloud Governance
Module 9: Big Data & the Cloud
- Big Data Motivations, The Three V’s, Big Data & The Cloud, NoSQL Landscape, Hadoop, Hadoop Distributed File System, MapReduce, Big Data at Apache, Setting the Bar for Private Clouds, Hadoop Architecture at Orbitz, Big Data Governance
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