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Migrating to the AWS Cloud

Alex G. and Seph Robinson

This introductory course is for anyone who wants a deeper dive into AWS migration. Whether you want to understand what services are helpful, need to plan a migration for your organization, or are helping other groups with their own migration, you will find valuable information throughout this course. The course sessions structure cloud migration through the three-phase migration process from AWS: assess, mobilize, and migrate and modernize. This process is designed to help your organization approach and implement a migration of tens, hundreds, or thousands of applications. By learning about this three-phase structure—and the various AWS tools, features, and services that can help you during each phase—you will complete this course with a better understanding of how to design and implement migrations to AWS.

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Syllabus

Week 1
Week 1 of this course introduces the concept of migration and some background material, and we also discuss the format that the rest of the course will follow. You learn about why migration is an important topic, different migration types, and the three-phase migration structure. You also learn about some tools that can help you with learn more about migrations and how to plan them (such as AWS Prescriptive Guidance).
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Week 2
Week 2 dives into the assess phase of the migration structure. This week focuses on understanding and evaluating your current infrastructure. Tools such as AWS Migration Evaluator and AWS Migration Hub are crucial to this step of your migration, and discussions with your organization about your business needs for migrating are also critical. Additionally, you should take the time to learn about how your utilization in your on-premises environment translates to AWS services and tools.
Week 3
Week 3 focuses on the mobilize phase of the migration. This week, you learn about the methods and tools that are useful for building a refined migration plan. We discuss getting your team and applications ready for migration, look at services like AWS Application Discovery Service, and cover how the AWS Partner Network (APN) can help you establish your migration plan. To close this section, you learn about AWS Management and Governance, AWS Control Tower, and AWS Landing Zone—tools that can help you prepare for the actual work of migrating applications while also prioritizing security and dependability.
Week 4
In the final week of this course, you focus on the migrate and modernize phase of the migration structure. During week 4, you learn about migrating specific types of components and the services that assist with their migration: AWS Application Migration Service, AWS Database Migration Service, AWS DataSync, AWS Storage Gateway, and the AWS Snow Family. This week closes with some additional resources so that you can continue your self-paced study with AWS.

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Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Explores cloud migration through a three-phase process, providing practical guidance for planning and executing migrations to AWS
Covers tools, features, and services from AWS that assist in each phase of the migration process
Designed for individuals involved in migration planning and implementation, including those with varying levels of experience

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Learners who complete Migrating to the AWS Cloud will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Cloud Architect
A Cloud Architect can help translate business needs into cloud computing-based solutions. They may also help develop and implement strategies for migrating existing applications and data to the cloud. This course provides a deep dive into the AWS migration process, and thus helps build a foundation in the skills needed to work as a Cloud Architect.
Cloud Computing Specialist
As a Cloud Computing Specialist, you focus on advising clients or working for a cloud solution provider on cloud adoption and migration. You might also work on design and deployment of cloud-based applications. This course covers useful AWS tools, features, and services to help in the migration from on-premises environments to the cloud, and may be a useful resource for this position.
Cloud Engineer
This course may be helpful for a Cloud Engineer, who designs, deploys, and manages cloud-based applications. It provides information on the migration process to the cloud, covering different cloud computing services and tools that can help in the migration process.
DevOps Engineer
A DevOps Engineer is responsible for the development and operation of cloud-based systems. This course may be a helpful introduction to migrating systems for this role.
IT Consultant
IT Consultants advise businesses on technology-related decisions, including cloud adoption and migration. This course provides a foundation in the AWS migration process and can help you succeed as an IT Consultant in this area.
IT Manager
IT Managers oversee the planning, implementation, and maintenance of an organization's IT systems. This includes cloud migration. This course may be helpful as it provides a comprehensive overview of the AWS migration process.
Network Architect
Network Architects design and implement computer networks, which may include cloud-based networks. This course may be helpful as it covers different aspects of the AWS migration process, which includes networking.
Project Manager
As a Project Manager, you oversee projects, including those related to cloud migration. This course provides a helpful overview of the AWS migration process, which can help you succeed as a Project Manager in this area.
Sales Engineer
This course could be helpful for Sales Engineers, who often need to understand the technical aspects of products and services to effectively sell them. The course provides an overview of the AWS migration process, which could be beneficial for those selling cloud migration services.
Security Architect
Security Architects design and implement security measures for computer systems, including cloud systems. This course may be a useful resource as it covers different aspects of the AWS migration process, which includes security.
Software Architect
A Software Architect may work on designing and developing cloud-based applications. This course provides a foundation for understanding the AWS migration process and relevant AWS tools and services that support the migration from on-premises environments to the cloud.
Solutions Architect
Solutions Architects design and implement cloud-based solutions. This course provides a detailed overview of the AWS migration process and relevant AWS tools, features, and services to help succeed in this role.
Systems Engineer
Systems Engineers design, implement, and maintain computer systems, including cloud-based systems. This course may be helpful to provide a foundation for understanding the AWS migration process.
Technical Consultant
Technical Consultants provide technical advice and support to clients, including advice on cloud adoption and migration. This course provides a useful overview of the AWS migration process, which can help you succeed as a Technical Consultant in this area.
Technical Program Manager
Technical Program Managers plan and manage technical projects, including cloud migration projects. This course may be helpful in understanding the AWS migration process and gaining knowledge about the relevant AWS tools and services that are covered in the course.

Reading list

We've selected eight books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Migrating to the AWS Cloud.
AWS Migration Handbook is full of practical guidance written by AWS experts and validated by AWS partners. It will provide enterprise architects and infrastructure managers with proven and consistent approaches for successful cloud migrations.
The DevOps Handbook comprehensive guide to DevOps practices that can help you improve your organization's agility, reliability, and security.
The Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) provides a methodology for cloud adoption that can help you plan, implement, and operate your workloads in the cloud confidently and efficiently.
Provides a fictionalized account of a DevOps transformation that can help you understand the challenges and benefits of adopting DevOps practices.
The Lean Startup provides a framework for developing and testing new products and services that can help you reduce the risk of failure.
Provides principles from the Toyota Production System that can help you improve the quality and efficiency of your migration process.

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