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Accessing applications via a Software-as-a-Service model is becoming more common & very attractive to businesses. Meanwhile, IT Operations teams are expected to secure, manage, and support these applications while having limited technical access to them or their underlying infrastructure.In this path, you will learn about the SaaS delivery model and the challenges it can pose for both the business and the IT department. You’ll learn the skills necessary to understand and manage SaaS contracts and troubleshooting & communication tips for liasing with your SaaS users and the application vendors. You’ll also learn how to proactively prepare for a SaaS crisis and how to guide your business through one when an outage strikes.

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Accessing applications via a Software-as-a-Service model is becoming more common & very attractive to businesses. Meanwhile, IT Operations teams are expected to secure, manage, and support these applications while having limited technical access to them or their underlying infrastructure.In this path, you will learn about the SaaS delivery model and the challenges it can pose for both the business and the IT department. You’ll learn the skills necessary to understand and manage SaaS contracts and troubleshooting & communication tips for liasing with your SaaS users and the application vendors. You’ll also learn how to proactively prepare for a SaaS crisis and how to guide your business through one when an outage strikes.

What You'll Learn

  • Benefits of Software-as-a-Service applications
  • Integrating SaaS into your IT policies and procedures
  • Touch points between SaaS and your existing infrastructure and applications
  • Business expectations of SaaS including regulations and compliance
  • SaaS contracts, service levels, and metrics
  • Preparing for and managing a SaaS crisis
  • Communication tips for managing expectations during a SaaS outage
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    Four courses

    Identifying SaaS Operational Challenges for the Business

    (1 hours)
    A common perception is that SaaS applications are easy to use and require minimal IT involvement. This course will teach you real-world challenges that your business can encounter, and how you can manage them.

    Identifying SaaS Operational Challenges for IT

    (1 hours)
    SaaS applications touch your existing IT systems and processes. This course teaches you where and how, to ensure they are visible and managed.

    Managing Software-as-a-Service Contracts

    (0 hours)
    Software-as-a-Service contracts bridge the gap between what the SaaS vendor controls and what your business expects. This course will teach you the basic principles of SaaS application contracts, so you can measure if your expectations are being met.

    Liaising with SaaS Users and Vendors

    (1 hours)
    This course teaches how to strengthen relationships, manage expectations, and SaaS changes. Build the relationship between your IT team and the SaaS vendor.

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