Azure Cloud Adoption Framework Handbook

Explore the methodologies and reasons behind successful legacy application moves to a hyper-space cloud, specifically AzurePurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey FeaturesDiscover tips and tricks to help you avoid common pitfalls and get up and running quicklyGain in-depth end-to-end knowledge of all things cloud to smoothen your learning journeyExplore everything from formulating a plan to governing the cloud over the long termBook DescriptionYou'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.What you will learnUnderstand cloud adoption and digital transformation generallyGet to grips with the real-world, day-to-day running of a cloud platformDiscover how to plan and execute the cloud adoption journeyGuide all levels of the organization through cloud adoptionInnovate with the business goals in mind in a fast and agile wayBecome familiar with advanced topics such as cloud governance, security, and reliabilityWho this book is forThis book provides actionable strategies for anyone looking to optimize their organization's cloud adoption journey or get back on course, from IT managers and system architects to CXOs and program managers. Whether you're an enterprise or a fledgling start-up, this handbook has everything you need to get started with your cloud journey. General IT knowledge and a basic understanding of the cloud, modern software development practices, and organizational change management concepts are all prerequisites.]]>