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Surrounded by the Cloud

Cloud Transformation Challenges & Best Practices

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Join cloud veterans Drew Firment, Broadus Palmer and Scott Pletcher as they lay down some hard data and some of their own personal experiences around what worked and what they would have done differently along their cloud journey.

A successful cloud transformation is more than a technology change—it’s a culture change. There are many paths, many decisions and many pitfalls if you’re not careful and fully aware. Join cloud veterans Drew Firment, Broadus Palmer and Scott Pletcher as they lay down some hard data and some of their own personal experiences around what worked and what they would have done differently along their cloud journey.

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Surrounded by the Cloud: Cloud Transformation Challenges & Best Practices

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Readies learners for a cultural change within their organization as it transitions to cloud computing

Develops a deep understanding of the challenges and pitfalls associated with cloud transformation journeys

Features expert instructors with extensive cloud transformation experience

Provides a solid understanding of what is needed for a successful cloud transformation

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Learners who complete Surrounded by the Cloud: Cloud Transformation Challenges & Best Practices will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Cloud Architect

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Cloud Engineer

Cloud Engineers implement and maintain cloud-based systems, ensuring they meet performance and reliability requirements. This course helps Cloud Engineers understand the complexities of cloud transformation and equips them with the knowledge to implement effective cloud solutions.

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DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineers bridge the gap between development and operations teams, ensuring seamless software delivery and maintenance. This course provides DevOps Engineers with a comprehensive understanding of cloud transformation challenges and best practices, enabling them to optimize cloud-based development and deployment processes.

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Cloud Security Engineer

Cloud Security Engineers protect cloud-based systems and data from cyber threats and vulnerabilities. This course helps Cloud Security Engineers stay up-to-date with the latest cloud security trends and best practices, enabling them to implement robust security measures in cloud environments.

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Cloud Data Engineer

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Cloud Network Engineer

Cloud Network Engineers design, implement, and manage cloud-based networks, ensuring reliable and secure connectivity. This course helps Cloud Network Engineers understand the complexities of cloud networking and provides them with the knowledge to build scalable and resilient cloud networks.

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Cloud Software Architect

Cloud Software Architects design and develop software solutions that leverage cloud computing technologies. This course provides Cloud Software Architects with the principles and best practices of cloud-native development, enabling them to build scalable, reliable, and efficient cloud-based software applications.

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Cloud Solutions Architect

Cloud Solutions Architects design and implement cloud-based solutions that meet specific business requirements. This course helps Cloud Solutions Architects develop a comprehensive understanding of cloud transformation challenges and best practices, enabling them to design and deploy effective cloud solutions that drive business value.

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Cloud Infrastructure Architect

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Cloud Performance Engineer

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Cloud Security Analyst

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Cloud Compliance Analyst

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Cloud Data Scientist

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