Planning a Small Business Cloud Strategy

Interested in moving your small business to the cloud? In this platform-neutral course, join cloud computing expert David Linthicum as he explores the steps necessary to successfully plan a cloud strategy, providing an approach that's tailored to the needs of small businesses. This course is not meant to be a hands-on guide for architecture and implementation; rather, its focus is on the strategic processes that are necessary for successful planning. Here, David covers the basics of various cloud models and addresses business concerns, including the cost of operations. He also leads you through four case studies exploring cloud cases that are unique to small businesses. Upon completing this course, you'll be equipped with the skills you need to identify your business needs and plan around implementation and anticipated cost.

Learning objectives
Why is cloud computing important to small businesses?
Public, private, and hybrid clouds
Multiclouds
Selecting tools
Dealing with security and governance
Understanding the cost of operations
Building a business case
Management and monitoring
Staged deployment and testing