CLOUD COMPUTING - INFRASTRUCTURE, APPLICATIONS AND OPERATIONS

Learn from the Cloud Computing Thought Leader Bernard Golden

Public cloud. Private cloud. Hybrid cloud. Cloud bursting. Scalability. Security. The buzz – and buzzwords – that accompany cloud computing make it one of the most confusing technology phenomena in the history of computing.

Cloud computing presents something of a dilemma: it is widely considered the next platform shift in computing, and crucial to the future of every IT organization, while at the same time is widely misunderstood with little guidance available regarding how to successfully use it. This course provides you with the tools to overcome that dilemma and create a cloud computing future for your organization, enabling you to compete – and succeed – in the coming future of information technology.

This comprehensive and highly interactive course provides you with a foundation to understand the key characteristics of cloud computing, along with a set of tools and an analytic framework so that you can determine what the right path is for your organization.

The course begins with an overview of the fundamentals of cloud computing, including foundation technologies and distinctive features of cloud computing. It then discusses the different applications of cloud computing, including common first uses of cloud computing. It addresses key concerns about cloud computing, including security, TCO, management frameworks, and software licensing. A live demonstration of cloud computing is given during the course.

A key question most organizations have about cloud computing is how to decide which type is right: public, private, hybrid, or outsourced. Day Two focuses on cloud deployment models and drills down into each type of cloud to illustrate strengths and weaknesses. Examples of each type of cloud are discussed in depth to enables attendees to understand the “how” of cloud computing.

Another critical topic often overlooked by companies seeking to take advantage of cloud computing is organizational change – the changes in process imposed by cloud computing along with the changes in organizational structure and employee skill sets required to succeed with cloud computing. Day two examines organizational change accompanying cloud computing and discusses how to prepare and execute it during the platform transition.

Knowledge without action is fruitless, so day three focuses on implementing a cloud computing action plan. Identifying the right initial application and how to implement and manage it for maximum organizational learning is explored in detail. The key differences between a skunk work project and a pilot project are described, along with why the right first project is a pilot program.

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING

This course provides a complete introduction to cloud computing, from describing its characteristics to teaching how to architect applications for cloud computing and what type of cloud is most appropriate to run those applications. Throughout the course interactive discussion between and among students and instructor is encouraged and fostered. Take this course to learn what your future information technology roadmap looks like.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Chief Information Officers
• Chief Technical Officers
• Chief Financial Officers
• Senior IT Management
• Application Development Managers
• Data Centre Specialists
• Virtualization Specialists
• Technology Procurement Professionals
• IT Operations Managers
• Software Engineers
• Application Architects
• IT Security Professionals

MEET THE CLOUD COMPUTING THOUGHT LEADER

Bernard Golden has been called a “cloud guru.” He is the CEO of HyperStratus, a Silicon Valley cloud computing consultancy which works with clients in the US and throughout the world. The firm's clients include Sensato Capital, Sun Microsystems, and the Silicon Valley Education Foundation. HyperStratus provides services in the areas of application security, system architecture and design, and TCO analysis.

Bernard has over 25 years of experience in technology, working in a breadth of organizations including large IT shops, global consultancies, enterprise software, and venture capital. He has worked at every level from software engineer to senior management and been responsible for application architecture, project management, and infrastructure operations.

Bernard is the Cloud Computing Advisor for CIO Magazine. His blog has been called “brilliant and incisive” and is read by tens of thousands of people each month. The blog's influence was recognized when it was named a “Top 25 Cloud Computing Blog” by CloudTP. Bernard's writings on cloud computing have also been published by the New York Times and the Harvard Business Review. Bernard is the author or co-author of three books on virtualization and cloud computing, including Virtualization for Dummies, the most popular book on the subject ever published. Bernard is a popular and engaging presenter, and has keynoted conferences from Moscow to Peru.

TESTIMONIALS

“I took the Bernard Golden's Cloud Computing Workshop. I wasn't very sure when I registered for this workshop but it exceeded my expectations. Bernard and his team is well ahead of others players in cloud computing. What I learned about application architecture, dynamic resource allocation, and system management is directly relevant to our cloud computing initiative and is extremely valuable in making it more successful.”

Srinivas Yalamanchilli, Infrastructure Manager, Unilever

“I had the privilege of attending HyperStratus' 4 day course on cloud computing. It was extremely thorough, covering the pros and cons of many of the leading offerings, best practices for architecting cloud applications, and much more. Bernard is clearly an expert, and I have no hesitation recommending them for their knowledge in this area.”

Nenshad Bardoliwalla, Chief Technology Officer, Proferi

“I read Bernard's blog series on "The Case Against Cloud Computing" and consider it the best thinking I've ever read about cloud computing.”

Diego Garcia Carvajal, Professional Services Director, The Server Labs

“Golden is to cloud computing as Godin is to marketing: someone you cannot afford to ignore.”

David Gammel, President, High Context Consulting

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December 12-14, 2011,
Al Bustan Rotana Hotel,
Dubai

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SEMINAR OUTLINE

DAY ONE

Cloud Computing Fundamentals

  • Cloud computing key characteristics
  • The similarities – and differences – between virtualization and cloud computing
  • Real-world cloud computing use cases illustrating benefits of cloud computing

 

Cloud Computing Concerns – and What to Do About Them

  • Scalability
  • Security
  • Software Licensing
  • TCO
  • Bandwidth

 

Cloud Computing Demonstration

  • Amazon Web Services Account Identifiers
  • Amazon Machine Images
  • Launching an EC2 instance
  • Modes of storage
  • Inter-application communication in AWS

 

DAY TWO

Cloud Computing Deployment Option Overview

  • Cloud computing: fast food or private estate?
  • Key differences between the different cloud deployment options
  • Implications of cloud deployment choices

 

Public Clouds

  • Key functionality of public clouds
  • Benefits of public cloud computing
  • Drawbacks of public cloud computing
  • Comparison among leading public cloud providers
  • Typical costs of public cloud providers

 

Private Clouds

  • Key functionality of private clouds
  • Benefits of private cloud computing
  • Drawbacks of private cloud computing
  • Implementing a private cloud
  • Private cloud technology vendors
  • Typical costs of private cloud providers

 

Outsourced Clouds

  • Key functionality of outsourced clouds
  • Benefits of outsourced cloud computing
  • Drawbacks of outsourced cloud computing
  • Implementing an outsourced cloud
  • Outsourced cloud technology vendors
  • Typical costs of outsourced cloud providers

 

DAY THREE

Managing Security in a Cloud Computing Environment

  • Cloud provider versus user: Who's responsible for cloud security?
  • The six key security topics for cloud computing
  • The role of compliance in security
  • How security requirements dictate cloud deployment choices

 

Your First Cloud Computing Project

  • The difference between a pilot and a skunk work initial project
  • Selection criteria to identify first project
  • Who should participate in first project
  • Generating organizational learning from your first project

 

Creating a Cloud Computing Action Plan

  • Making the cloud deployment decision
  • Migrating applications to the cloud – the HyperStratus portfolio analysis methodology
  • Long-term cloud computing plans

 

Your Cloud Computing Future

  • The changing role of the IT organization
  • The changing nature of the IT organization
  • Preparing for an explosion of applications
  • Transforming IT from a cost center to an innovation driver

 

VENUE

Venue: Al Bustan Rotana Hotel, Dubai, UAE (Near Dubai Airport)

For more information on this event, please write to info@tcqtriangle.com

Important Note: While every reasonable effort will be made to adhere to the advertised package, TCQ TRIANGLE reserve the right to change event dates, sites, location or omit event features or alternate offers shall be made.