Course Description
Course Outcomes
Learn the fundamental concepts of cloud computing.
Differentiate the types of cloud solutions and the adoption measures needed for each.
Identify the steps to successfully adopt cloud services.
Identify the possible risks involved in cloud computing and the risk mitigation measures.
Learn the business aspects and impact of cloud computing.
Identify the technical challenges and the mitigation measures involved in cloud computing.
Identify the advanced concepts of ITIL and describe how the ITIL framework is useful in the implementation of cloud computing in an organization.
identify the potential cost considerations for the implementation of cloud and its strategic benefits.
Course modules
Modules | Activities |
1 | Module 1: An introduction to Cloud Computing |
● General Overview of Cloud Computing | |
● The Evolution of the Cloud | |
● Specific and Specialized Cloud Services | |
2 | Module 2: The Business Value of the Cloud |
● A Business’ Need for the Cloud | |
● Scalability of the Cloud | |
● Security of the Cloud | |
● Impact of the Cloud on Business | |
3 | Module 3: The Technical Perspectives of the Cloud |
● Various Cloud Deployment Models | |
● Cloud Deployment’s Network Requirements | |
● Self Service and Automation in the Cloud Federation | |
● Standardization | |
4 | Module 4: The Technical Challenges of Computing in the Cloud |
● Cloud Storage | |
● Application Performance | |
● Integration of Data | |
● Security Mitigation and Risks | |
● The Application Architecture and Involved Development Process | |
5 | Module 5: Steps to the Successful Adoption of Cloud-Based Services |
● Steps to Adopting Various Cloud Services | |
● An Organization’s Capability to Adopt Various Cloud Services | |
● Cloud Vendor Capabilities and Roles | |
● Migrating Various Applications to the Cloud | |
6 | Module 6: Cloud Computing and ITIL |
● General Overview of ITIL | |
● Planning A Service Strategy | |
● Designing Various Cloud Services | |
● Transitioning to A Live Environment | |
● Continual Improvement of Service with the Cloud | |
7 | Module 7: Identifying Various Consequences and Risks |
● Organizational Risks Involved with the Cloud | |
● Technical Risks Involved with the Cloud | |
● Legal Risks Involved with the Cloud | |
● Evaluation of Cost for Cloud Computing Identify the Maintenance Aspects of Strategic Flexibility |