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Building a Cloud-Ready Strategy Using the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework

In this Microsoft Cloud course, participants learn to navigate the complexities of cloud adoption using the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure. The course guides participants through the...

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Course Code WA3686
Duration 1 day
Available Formats Classroom

In this Microsoft Cloud course, participants learn to navigate the complexities of cloud adoption using the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure. The course guides participants through the process of developing a clear cloud strategy, creating data-driven plans, and preparing the cloud environment with proper governance. They also explore migration methodologies, optimizing operations, and leveraging Azure technologies for innovation. By the end of the course, participants gain the necessary technical knowledge and best practices to successfully adopt the cloud and align with business goals.

Skills Gained

  • Understand the Cloud Adoption Framework and how it supports the full lifecycle of cloud adoption.
  • Develop a cloud strategy to define clear objectives and drive adoption success.
  • Create a data-driven cloud adoption plan to reflect long-term goals and expectations.
  • Choose the best Azure landing zone to support cloud operations and governance.
  • Migrate workloads to the cloud using proven methodologies.
  • Implement governance and security best practices to ensure consistent control and protect cloud environments.

Prerequisites

  • Having an understanding of cloud computing is helpful, but not necessary.

Course Details

Software Requirements

  • The course does not require the use of any software. It only involves discussions and pen-and-paper exercises.

Getting Started with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure

  • The Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure
  • Customer narrative
  • Common blockers

Prepare for Successful Cloud Adoption with a Well-Defined Strategy

  • Capture strategic motivation
  • Define objectives and key results
  • Evaluate financial considerations
  • Understand technical considerations
  • Create a business case

Prepare for Cloud Adoption with a Data-Driven Plan

  • Customer narrative
  • Deploy your first cloud adoption plan
  • Customize your cloud adoption plan

Choose the Best Azure Landing Zone to Support Your Requirements for Cloud Operations

  • Common operating models
  • Design areas for Azure landing zones
  • Design principles for Azure landing zones
  • Choose an Azure landing zone option
  • Deploy the Azure landing zone accelerator
  • Enhance your landing zone

Use the Cloud Adoption Framework Migrate Methodology to Migrate Your Workload to the Cloud

  • Prepare for your migration
  • Assess your workload
  • Deploy your assets
  • Release your workload

Address Tangible Risks with the Govern Methodology of the Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure

  • Govern methodology
  • Assess cloud governance risks
  • Document cloud governance policies
  • Enforce cloud governance policies
  • Monitor cloud governance

Ensure Stable Operations and Optimization Across All Supported Workloads Deployed to the Cloud

  • Establish business commitments
  • Deploy an operations baseline
  • Protect and recover
  • Enhance an operations baseline
  • Manage platform and workload specialization

Innovate Applications by Using Azure Cloud Technologies

  • Follow the innovation lifecycle
  • Azure technologies for the build process
  • Infuse your applications with AI
  • Azure technologies for measuring business impact
  • Azure technologies for the learn process

Prepare for Cloud Security by Using the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure

  • Customer narrative
  • Security roles and responsibilities
  • Simplify compliance and security
  • Simplify security implementation
  • Security tools and policies