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Azure Cloud Adoption Framework Handbook

By : Sasa Kovacevic, Darren Dempsey
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Azure Cloud Adoption Framework Handbook

By: Sasa Kovacevic, Darren Dempsey

Overview of this book

You've heard about the benefits of the cloud and you want to get on board, but you’re not sure where to start, what services to use, or how to make sure your data is safe. Making the decision to move to the cloud can be daunting and it's easy to get overwhelmed, but if you're not careful, you can easily make mistakes that cost you time and money. Azure Cloud Adoption Framework Handbook is here to help. This guide will take you step-by-step through the process of making the switch to the Microsoft Azure cloud. You’ll learn everything from foundational cloud concepts and planning workload migration through to upskilling and organization transformation. As you advance, you’ll find out how to identify and align your business goals with the most suitable cloud technology options available. The chapters are designed in a way to enable you to plan for a smooth transition, while minimizing disruption to your day-to-day operations. You’ll also discover how the cloud can help drive innovation in your business or enable modern software development practices such as microservices and CI/CD. Throughout the chapters, you’ll see how decision makers can interact with other internal stakeholders to achieve success through the power of collaboration. By the end of this book, you’ll be more informed and less overwhelmed about moving your business to the cloud.
Table of Contents (15 chapters)
1
Part 1: The Why
4
Part 2: The Plan
9
Part 3: The Execution and Iteration

Creating a New Operating Model

The cloud has revolutionized the way business IT operates, making it easier than ever to access and deploy hyperscale technology. But in order to get the most out of your cloud investments, you need an effective operating model that takes advantage of the agility a cloud environment can offer. The Azure Cloud Adoption Framework provides guidance on how to create and implement a successful cloud operating model that will help you optimize performance and maximize value from your cloud initiatives. By following this framework, organizations can ensure they are taking full advantage of their resources while avoiding common pitfalls associated with cloud adoption.

In this chapter, we are going to cover the following topics:

  • Cloud operating models
  • Landing zones
  • Migration