When you use cloud computing, you can get extra capacity online and ready for use minutes after you need it, then scale back down just as easily.
The instructor explains how to select a cloud provider and plan a migration, offering real-life examples and case studies to illustrate key steps. He reviews the security considerations, typical day-to-day operations, tools that IT administrators need to keep their cloud-based infrastructure up and running, and advanced cloud operations approaches and technologies. He concludes with a thorough discussion of cloud computing migration planning.

Learning Objectives

• Differentiate between the different types of clouds, including Saas, laaS, and PaaS.
• Define the characteristics of Saas, laaS, and PaaS.
• Explain the definition and purpose of TCO.
• Identify the data and applications necessary to move to the cloud.
• Explain the importance of cloud security.
• Recognize the essentials of cloud monitoring and management.