Cloud computing is revolutionizing all aspects of IT, including hardware, operating systems and applications. Faced with a rapidly changing business environment, organizations are under pressure to respond with a flexible IT infrastructure and applications.
Class goals :
Thoroughly assess the architectures, components, operation and tools of cloud computing
Leverage cloud vendors, including Force.com, Microsoft Azure, Google and Amazon, for business advantage
Exploit Software as a Service (SaaS) to optimize cost and resources
Create, deploy and secure applications and services with Platform as a Service (PaaS)
Commission a computing Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) with Amazon EC2 and Eucalyptus
Design a cloud implementation strategy that minimizes the risk for your organization
Content of Cloud Computing Technologies: A Comprehensive Hands-On Introduction
Introduction to Cloud Computing
Defining cloud computing
Components of a computing cloud
Differentiating types of clouds: public, private, hybrid
Delivering services from the cloud
Categorizing service types
Comparing vendor cloud products: Amazon, Google, Microsoft and others
Adopting the Cloud
Key drivers of cloud computing solutions
Instantaneous provisioning of computing resources
Handling varied loads with elasticity and seamless scalability
Tapping into an infinite storage capacity
Cost-effective pay-as-you-use billing models
Evaluating barriers to cloud computing
Handling sensitive data
Aspects of cloud security
Assessing governance solutions
Exploiting Software as a Service (SaaS)
Characterizing SaaS
Minimizing the need for local hardware and software
Streamlining administration with centralized installation and updates
Optimizing cost and performance with the ability to scale on demand
Comparing service scenarios
Improving collaboration with business productivity tools
Simplifying business process creation by integrating existing components
Inspecting SaaS technologies
Deploying Web applications
Implementing Web services: SOAP, REST
Choosing a development platform
Delivering Platform as a Service (PaaS)
Exploring the technical foundation for PaaS
Specifying the components of PaaS
Analyzing vendor PaaS provisions
Selecting an appropriate implementation
Building services with solution stacks
Evaluating the architecture of vendor specific platforms
Becoming familiar with service platform tools
Leveraging the power of scalable middleware
Managing cloud storage
Controlling unstructured data in the cloud
Deploying relational databases in the cloud
Improving data availability
Employing support services
Testing in the cloud
Monitoring cloud-based services
Analyzing portability across platforms
Deploying Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Enabling technologies
Scalable server clusters
Achieving transparency with platform virtualization
Elastic storage devices
Accessing IaaS
Provisioning servers on demand
Handling dynamic and static IP addresses
Tools and support for management and monitoring
Building a Business Case
Calculating the financial implications
Analyzing current and future computing requirements
Comparing in-house facilities to the cloud
Estimating economic factors downstream
Preserving business continuity
Selecting appropriate service-level agreements
Safeguarding access to assets in the cloud
Security, availability and disaster recovery strategies
Migrating to the Cloud
Technical considerations
Rearchitecting applications for the cloud
Integrating the cloud with existing applications
Avoiding vendor lock-in
Planning the migration
Incremental vs. one-step solution
Selecting a vendor
Establishing staff skill requirements
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Microsoft Office 365 enables organizations to take advantage of cloud computing technology, potentially reducing on-premises servers and increasing savings.
Class goals :
Implement Office 365 for increased organizational efficiency and reduced IT infrastructure
Deploy online versions of Exchange, SharePoint, Lync and Office
Enable Single Sign-On and Active Directory synchronization to streamline the user experience
Configure and administer Exchange Online to match fluctuating business demands
Create private and public Web sites using SharePoint Online for anywhere access
Host enhanced virtual meetings and communicate in real time with Lync Online
Content of Deploying Microsoft Office 365
Microsoft Office 365 Introduction
Identifying the fundamental features
Evaluating subscription plans and options
Exploring the management portal and Office Web Apps
Analyzing readiness for Office 365
Integrating Desktop Deployments with Office 365
Performing self-service deployments
Installing Office software from the Office 365 portal
Selecting from the appropriate licensing options
Organizing managed deployments
Creating automated distribution solutions
Customizing global and personal installation settings
Administering Office 365
Managing options with the web portal
Adding users to an Office 365 subscription
Integrating Office 365 with existing DNS domains
Automating management tasks with PowerShell
Leveraging PowerShell commands for Office 365
Extending management capabilities
Scripting user management for maximum efficiency
Assigning licenses automatically
Defining security groups
Establishing Identity and Controlling Access
Identifying Office 365 security components
Creating Microsoft Online IDs for login to the cloud
Defining password control policies
Implementing role-based authentication
Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS)
Establishing trusts between security realms
Applying claims-based access control
Defining federated identity rights for authorization
Simplifying login with Single Sign-On (SSO)
Sharing identity across enterprise boundaries
Configuring Office 365 for a seamless user experience
Synchronizing Directory Objects
Preparing for synchronization
Enumerating synchronization requirements
Replicating users and groups to the cloud
Integrating ADFS and DirSync
Analyzing directory synchronization architecture
Planning and troubleshooting coexistence alternatives
Enabling Active Directory synchronization
Selecting the appropriate scenario
Moving an entire organization to the cloud
Transferring only selected departments
Moving to Exchange Online
Preparing for Exchange Online
Comparing Exchange Online with Exchange on premises
Identifying supported functionality for Outlook
Performing centralized administration
Managing global organization e-mail settings
Defining user options and policies
Establishing compliance, archiving and protection rules
Migrating to Exchange Online
Moving from Exchange on premises
Auditing Exchange migrations
Transferring e-mail folders from legacy IMAP servers
Exchange Online hybrid scenarios
Creating a coexistence server
Moving mailboxes to and from the cloud
Deploying a hybrid solution
Collaborating with SharePoint Online
Administering SharePoint Online
Managing site collections
Delegating site permissions
Working offline with SharePoint Workspace
Migrating to SharePoint online
Transferring sites and users to the cloud
Streamlining migration with third party tools
Customizing sites
Building master pages and adding Web Parts
Leveraging Office Web Apps in SharePoint Online
Extending SharePoint functionality
Communicating in Real Time with Lync Online
Enabling text, audio and video messaging
Configuring Lync for integrated presence
Hosting virtual meetings with Lync Online
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