NCTA Cloud Operations

Target Student
This course is designed for system administrators or cloud technologists who wish to further develop their skills for evaluating, deploying, and administering cloud services. This includes evaluating and selecting Platform as a Service (PaaS) solutions and deploying applications to the cloud, as well as maintaining, securing, and optimizing cloud solutions to achieve the best Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and Return on Investment (ROI).

Prerequisites
To ensure your success in this course, you should have experience with basic network and server administration, as well as a strong understanding of cloud technologies. In addition, you should be familiar with evaluating, selecting, and implementing Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions. You can obtain this level of skills and knowledge by taking the following Logical Operations courses:

• NCTA Cloud Technologies

Course Objectives
In this course, you will deploy, configure, and administer Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) solutions as needed to function as a Certified Cloud Master. You will:

• Describe cloud operations.
• Plan cloud services Implementation.
• Deploy a cloud application with Digital Ocean.
• Deploy a cloud application with Heroku.
• Deploy websites with Microsoft Azure.
• Implement Azure Cloud Services and virtual machines.
• Manage Azure applications with Visual Studio.
• Deploy applications to Opscode Chef.
• Manage server state with Puppet.
• Implement Rackspace Cloud Servers.
• Import and export data from cloud services.
• Manage security and compliance in cloud solutions.
• Plan and execute a phased cloud migration.

Lesson 1: Cloud Operations
Topic A: Overview of Cloud Computing Solutions
• Identify the core concepts of cloud computing.
Operations Terminology
• Identify the terminology used in cloud computing.
Operations Core Concepts
• Identify core concepts used in cloud computing.
Business Trends in Cloud Computing
• Describe business trends in cloud computing.
Emerging Trends in Cloud Computing
• Describe emerging trends in cloud computing.
Key IT Roles in Cloud Computing
• Identify key IT roles in cloud computing.
Identifying Key Components of Cloud Computing Solutions

Topic B: Cloud Solution Operational Benefits and Challenges
• Identify the operational benefits and challenges of cloud computing solutions.
Key Service Models for Operations
• Identify what the key service models are.
Overview of Cloud Implementations for Operations
• Describe the different cloud implementations.
Cloud Computing Technologies Compared to Traditional Network Models
• Describe cloud computing technologies compared to traditional network models.
Operational Benefits of Cloud Computing
• Describe the benefits of cloud computing.
Operational Challenges: Integration between Cloud and On-Premises
• Identify the operational challenges of integration between cloud and on-premises.
Operational Challenges: Security, Privacy, and Compliance
• Identify the operational challenges of security, privacy, and compliance.
Operational Challenges: Managing Provider Contract, Services, and Agreements
• Identify the operational challenges of managing provider contract, services, and agreements.
Operational Challenges: Optimizing Performance
• Identify the operational challenges of optimizing performance.
Wade through audit logs to find system bottlenecks and opportunities to optimize (keep your COGS low).Identifying Operational Benefits and Challenges in Cloud Computing Environments

Topic C: Requirements for Cloud Service Administration
• Identify requirements for cloud service administration
Role of Cloud Administrators
• Describe the role of cloud administrators.
IT Administration in Cloud Environments
• Describe IT administration in cloud environments.
Cloud Service Solution Complexity
• Describe cloud service solution complexity.
Knowledge of Leading Cloud Service Providers
• Identify the leading cloud service providers.
Knowledge of Database Operations
• Describe database operations.
Knowledge of Developer Operations
• Describe developer operations.
Administration of Developer Operations
• Describe the administration of developer operations.
Cloud Administrator Tasks
• Identify the tasks commonly performed by cloud administrators.
IT Responsibilities of Cloud Administrators
• Identify the IT responsibilities of cloud administrators.
Business Responsibilities of Cloud Administrators
• Identify the business responsibilities of cloud administrators.
Costs of Goods Sold (COGS)
• Define the costs of goods sold.
Identifying Requirements for Cloud Service Administration

Lesson 2: Planning Cloud Service Implementation
Topic A: Determine Hardware, Software, and Network Requirements
• Determine hardware, software and network, requirements for cloud service implementations.
Deployment Planning
• Define deployment planning.
Hardware Requirements
• Identify hardware requirements.
Software Requirements
• Identify software requirements.
Migration Requirements
• Identify migration requirements.
Ongoing Management and Upgrade Cycle Requirements
• Identify ongoing management and upgrade cycle requirements.
Back up and Rollback Requirements
• Identify back up and rollback requirements.
Growth Requirements
• Identify growth requirements.
Configuration Requirements
• Identify configuration requirements.
Geographical Footprint and Network Topology
• Describe geographical footprint and network topology.
Cloud Provider Deployment Tools
• Identify different cloud provider deployment tools.
Cloud Provider Pricing
• Describe cloud provider pricing.
Guidelines for Determining Hardware, Software, and Network Requirements
Determining Hardware, Software, and Network Requirements
Determining Cloud Provider Deployment Tools to Use

Topic B: Assess Risks of a Cloud Deployment
• Assess the risks of a cloud deployment.
Risk Assessment of Cloud Service Providers
• Describe a risk assessment of cloud service providers.
Provider Service Level Agreements
• Define provider service level agreements.
Cloud Availability
• Describe cloud availability.
Mean Time To Failure (MTTF)
• Define mean time to failure.
Mean Time to Diagnose (MTTD)
• Define mean time to diagnose.
Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)
• Define mean time to repair.
Mean Time between Failures (MTBF)
• Define mean time between failures.
Guidelines for Assessing Risks of a Cloud Deployment
Assessing Risks of a Cloud Deployment

Topic C: Coordinate with End-Users and Business Stakeholders
• Coordinate with end-users and business stakeholders.
End-User Information Requirements
• Identify end-user information requirements.
User Roles
• Define user roles.
User Data
• Define user data.
User Permissions
• Define user permissions.
Application Needs
• Identify the application needs of end users and business stakeholders.
Quality of Service Needs
• Identify the quality of service needs for end users and business stakeholders.
Coordination with Business Stakeholders
• Describe ways to coordinate with business stakeholders.
Incident Management and Issue Tracking
• Determine measures for incident management and issue tracking.
Guidelines for Coordinating with End-Users and Business Stakeholders
Coordinating with End-Users and Business Stakeholders

Topic D: Plan Automation and Configuration Management
• Plan automation and configuration management.
Automation in Cloud Computing
• Describe automation in cloud computing.
Benefits of Automation
• Identify the benefits of automation.
Cost Reduction through Automation
• Describe cost reduction through automation.
Cloud Provider Automation Examples
• Describe different cloud provider automation examples.
Automated Configuration
• Define automated configuration.
Automated Configuration Examples
• Describe different automated configuration examples.
Remote Management
• Describe remote management.
Intelligent Platform Management (IPMI)
• Define intelligent platform management.
Guidelines for Planning Automated Configuration Management
Planning Automated Configuration Management

Topic E: Determine Cloud Service Support Resources
• Determine the cloud service support resources.
Need for Additional Support
• Identify the need for additional support.
Types of Resources
• Identify the different types of resources.
Technical Resource: Cloud Broker
• Define the cloud broker resource.
Examples of Cloud Brokers
• Describe examples of cloud brokers.
Resources: Distributed Management Task Force
• Define the distributed management task force resource.
Resources: Open Data Center Alliance
• Define the open data center alliance resource.
Resources: Cloud Standards Customer Council (CSCC)
• Define the cloud standards customer council resource.
Resources: Cloud Security Alliance (CSA)
• Define the cloud security alliance resource.
Guidelines for Determining Support Resources
Determining Support Resources

Lesson 3: Deploying a Cloud Application with Digital Ocean
Topic A: Determine Cloud Application Implementation Requirements
• Determine the cloud application implementation requirements.
Cloud Based Applications
• Describe cloud based applications.
Business Benefits of Deploying Applications in the Cloud
• Identify the business benefits of deploying applications in the cloud.
Platform as a Service (PaaS) Solutions
• Describe different platform as a service Solutions.
Provider Examples
• Describe different provider examples.
Application Design Considerations
• Identify application design considerations.
Common Cloud Application Languages and Frameworks
• Identify common cloud application languages and frameworks.
Application Migration to Cloud Considerations
• Identify the application migration to cloud considerations.
Administrative Requirements
• Define the administrative requirements.
Regional Support
• Describe regional support.
Integration Requirements
• Identify the integration requirements.
Development Support
• Describe development support.
Provider Add Ons
• Identify provider add ons.
Guidelines for Determining Cloud Application Implementation Requirements
Determining Cloud Application Implementation Requirements

Topic B: Deploying a Droplet on Digital Ocean
• Deploy a droplet on Digital Ocean.
Digital Ocean
• Define Digital Ocean.
Digital Ocean Scaling
• Describe Digital Ocean scaling.
Digital Ocean APIs
• Describe Digital Ocean APIs.
Digital Ocean Control Panel
• Describe Digital Ocean control panel.
Digital Ocean Bistros
• Describe Digital Ocean bistros.
Digital Ocean 1-Click Apps
• Describe Digital Ocean 1 click apps.
Digital Ocean Networking
• Describe Digital Ocean networking.
Droplets
• Define droplets.
Other Digital Ocean Features
• Identify other Digital Ocean features.
Guidelines for Deploying Applications on Digital Ocean
Deploying a Droplet

Lesson 4: Deploying a Cloud Application with Heroku
Topic A: Identify Cloud Application Features of Heroku
• Identify the cloud application features of Heroku.
Heroku
• Define Heroku.
Ephemeral File System
• Describe the ephemeral file system.
Shared State
• Describe the Heroku shared state.
Dependency Management
• Describe the Heroku dependency management.
Heroku Scaling Options
• Identify the Heroku scaling options.
Logging
• Describe Heroku logging.
Heroku Dynos
• Define Heroku Dynos.
Dyno Management
• Describe dyno management.
Heroku Routing
• Describe Heroku routing.
Logplex
• Define Logplex.
GitHub Integration
• Describe the integration with GitHub.
Marketplace Add-Ons
• Identify marketplace add-ons.
Identifying Cloud Application Requirements Supported by Heroku

Topic B: Deploy a Heroku App
• Deploy a Heroku app.
App Deployment Process
• Describe the app deployment process.
Account Setup
• Describe the account setup process.
Heroku Toolbelt
• Define the Heroku Toolbelt.
Control Panel
• Describe the Heroku control panel.
Application Frameworks
• Define the application frameworks.
How to Deploy Applications on Heroku
Deploying an Application on Heroku

Topic C: Scale and Update Applications on Heroku
• Scale and update applications on Heroku.
Slugs
• Define slugs.
Buildpacks
• Define buildpacks.
Slug Deployment
• Describe slug deployment.
Application Scaling
• Describe application scaling.
Application Release Checking
• Describe the application release checking process.
Application Rollback Options
• Identify the application rollback options.
Guidelines for Scaling and Updating Applications on Heroku
Scaling and Updating Applications on Heroku

Topic D: Secure Heroku Applications with Git Bash
• Secure Heroku applications with Git Bash.
Cloud Application Security
• Define cloud application security.
Application Security
• Define application security.
Secure Administration
• Describe why you need secure administration.
Secure Shell (SSH) Public and Private Key Encryption
• Define secure shell public and private key encryption.
Git Bash
• Define Git Bash.
Git Bash Client Installation
• Describe Git Bash client installation.
SSH Configuration
• Identify the SSH configuration.
How to Secure Heroku Applications with Git Bash
Securing Heroku Applications with Git Bash

Lesson 5: Deploying Websites with Microsoft Azure
Topic A: Overview of Microsoft Azure
• Identify Microsoft Azure.
Microsoft Azure
• Define Microsoft Azure.
Azure Service Models
• Identify Azure service models.
Operating System Support
• Identify the operating systems are supported by Azure.
Application Development Support
• Identify which application development languages are supported by Azure.
Azure Computer and Network Services
• Describe Azure computer and network services.
Azure Data Services
• Identify Azure data services.
Azure App Services
• Identify Azure app services.
Azure Performance Measurement
• Describe Azure performance measurement.
App Store
• Describe the app store.
Azure Standard Architecture
• Identify the Azure standard architecture.
Identify the Microsoft Azure Components Required for a Cloud Solution

Topic B: Deploy Websites in Microsoft Azure
• Deploy websites in Microsoft Azure.
Websites
• Describe website in Azure.
Websites in Virtual Machines
• Describe websites in virtual machines.
Front-end Code and Application Logic in Azure Websites
• Identify front-end code and application logic in azure websites.
Website Deployment Methods
• Identify website deployment methods.
Website Modes
• Identify website modes.
Website Performance Monitoring
• Describe website performance monitoring.
Microsoft Azure Management Portal
• Define the Microsoft Azure management portal.
Guidelines for Deploying Websites in Microsoft Azure
Deploying a Website in Microsoft Azure

Topic C: Manage Data and Storage in Microsoft Azure
• Manage data and storage in Microsoft Azure.
Azure Storage
• Define Azure storage.
Blobs
• Define blobs.
Tables
• Define tables.
Queues
• Define queues.
Microsoft Azure Databases
• Define Microsoft Azure databases.
MS SQL Server
• Define SQL Server.
NoSQL Databases
• Define NoSQL databases.
Guidelines for Managing Data and Storage in Microsoft Azure
Managing SQL Server in Microsoft Azure

Lesson 6: Implementing Azure Cloud Services and Virtual Machines
Topic A: Implement Azure Cloud Services
• Implement Azure cloud services.
Azure Cloud Services as a PaaS
• Describe Azure cloud services as a PaaS.
Application Deployment
• Describe application deployment process.
Web Role
• Define the web role for Azure cloud services.
Worker Role
• Define the worker role for Azure cloud services.
Web and Worker Roles and Virtual Machines
• Define the web and worker roles and virtual machines.
Requirements to Deploy Cloud Service Website
• Identify the requirements to deploy a cloud service website.
Guidelines for Implementing Azure Cloud Services
Implementing Azure Cloud Services
Implementing Mobile Services in Microsoft Azure

Topic B: Implement Azure Virtual Machines
• Implement Azure Virtual Machines.
Azure Virtual Machines as IaaS
• Describe Azure virtual machines as an IaaS.
Multi-tier Application Support
• Describe multi-tier application support.
Azure Virtual Machines Examples
• Describe different Azure virtual machines examples.
Hyper-V
• Define Hyper-V.
Benefits of Hyper-V in Azure Cloud Services
• Identify the benefits of Hyper-V in Azure cloud services.
Azure Virtual Networks
• Describe Azure virtual networks.
Azure Services Comparison
• Compare Azure services.
Guidelines for Implementing Azure Virtual Machines
Implementing Azure Virtual Machines
Implementing Virtual Networks

Topic C: Manage Microsoft Azure Cloud Services
• Manage Microsoft Azure Cloud Services.
Traffic Management
• Describe managing traffic.
Traffic Manager
• Define the traffic manager.
Disaster Recovery Management
• Describe the process for managing disaster recovery in Azure cloud services.
Failover Management
• Describe the process for managing failover in Azure cloud services.
Performance Management
• Describe the process for managing performance in Azure cloud services.
Management Certificates
• Define management certificates.
Administrator Management
• Describe the process for managing administrators in Azure cloud services.
Affinity Group Management
• Describe the process for managing affinity groups in Azure cloud services.
Guidelines for Managing Microsoft Azure Cloud Services
Managing Microsoft Azure Cloud Services

Lesson 7: Managing Azure Applications with Visual Studio
Topic A: Publish Applications to Azure with Visual Studio
• Publish an application to Azure with visual studio.
Visual Studio
• Define Visual Studio.
Visual Studio Terminology
• Define Visual Studio terminology.
Visual Studio Solution Explorer
• Describe the Visual Studio Solution Explorer.
Visual Studio Templates
• Define Visual Studio templates.
Developer Operations with Visual Studio
• Identify the different developer operations available with Visual Studio.
Azure Profile Settings
• Identify different Azure profile settings.
Local Application Testing
• Describe local application testing.
Publication Requirements for Azure
• Identify the publication requirements for Azure.
Guidelines for Publishing Applications to Azure with Visual Studio
Publishing a Website to Azure with Visual Studio
Publishing a Local App to Azure with Visual Studio

Topic B: Migrate .NET Applications to Azure with Visual Studio
• Migrate .NET applications to Azure with Visual Studio.
Application Migration Considerations
• Identify application migration considerations.
Azure Requirements for Migration
• Identify the Azure requirements for migration.
Local Apps and Cloud Apps
• Compare local apps and cloud apps.
Microsoft Azure Cloud Service Project Conversion
• Describe the Microsoft Azure cloud service project conversion.
The ServiceConfiguration.Cloud File
• Define the ServiceConfiguration.Cloud file.
The ServiceConfiguration.Local File
• Define the ServiceConfiguration.Local file.
Service Definition Files
• Describe service definition files.
Guidelines for Migrating .NET Applications to Azure with Visual Studio
Migrating .NET Applications to Azure with Visual Studio

Lesson 8: Deploying Applications to Opscode Chef
Topic A: Overview of Opscode Chef
• Describe Opscode Chef.
Operational Challenges of Managing Multiple Cloud Nodes
• Identify the operational challenges of managing multiple cloud nodes.
Chef
• Define Chef.
Node
• Define node.
Chef Service
• Describe the Chef service.
Chef Web Interface
• Describe the Chef web interface service.
Apache Solr Search
• Define Solr Search.
Apache CouchDB
• Define CouchDB.
RabbitMQ
• Define RabbitMQ.
Components of Chef Implementations
• Describe other components used in a Chef implementation.
Chef Usage Model
• Describe the Chef usage model.
Identifying Scenarios Where Cloud Operations can benefit from Chef

Topic B: Install the Chef Client
• Install the Chef client.
Overview of Chef Architecture
• Describe the Chef architecture.
Node Types
• Identify different nodes types.
Chef Client
• Describe the Chef client.
Ohai
• Define Ohai.
Workstation
• Define a workstation.
Knife
• Define Knife.
Chef Repo
• Describe the Chef repo.
Server
• Define a server.
Guidelines for Installing the Chef Client
Installing the Chef Client

Topic C: Implement Chef Cookbooks
• Implement Chef cookbooks.
Cookbooks
• Define cookbooks.
Cookbook Scenarios
• Describe different cookbook scenarios.
Node Attribute Values
• Identify node attribute values.
Resource Definitions
• Describe resource definitions.
File Distributions
• Describe file distributions.
Libraries
• Define libraries.
Templates
• Define templates.
Versions
• Describe cookbook versions.
Recipes
• Define recipes.
Recipe Metadata
• Identify recipe metadata.
Guidelines for Implementing Chef Cookbooks
Implementing Chef Cookbooks

Topic D: Manage Azure Services with Chef
• Manage Azure Services with Chef.
Azure Management Scenarios for Chef
• Identify different Azure management scenarios for Chef.
Knife Azure
• Define Knife Azure.
Installation Requirements
• Identify different installation requirements.
Configuration Requirements
• Identify different configuration requirements.
Azure Command Trees
• Define Azure command trees.
Guidelines for Managing Azure Services with Chef
Managing Azure Services with Chef

Lesson 9: Managing Server State with Puppet
Topic A: Determine How Puppet can Streamline Cloud Management
• Determine how using Puppet can streamline cloud management.
Server State Management
• Describe server state management.
Change Implementation Speed
• Describe the benefits to implementation speed in cloud solutions.
Implementation Consistency
• Describe the benefits of implementation consistency in cloud solutions.
Puppet
• Define Puppet.
Puppet Language
• Describe the Puppet language.
Puppet Distributions
• Describe Puppet distributions.
Guidelines for Determining How Puppet Streamlines Cloud Management
Determining How Puppet Streamlines Cloud Management

Topic B: Deploy Puppet
• Deploy Puppet.
Puppet Deployments
• Describe Puppet deployments.
Agent Nodes
• Identify agent nodes.
Puppet Master Server
• Identify Puppet master servers.
Console Server
• Identify Puppet console servers.
Database Support Server
• Identify database support servers.
Puppet Operating Systems Requirements
• Identify the Puppet operating systems requirements.
Guidelines for Deploying Puppet
Deploying Puppet

Lesson 10: Implementing Rackspace Cloud Servers
Topic A: Overview of OpenStack
• Identify OpenStack.
Need for Vendor-Agnostic Cloud Computing Standards
• Describe the need for vendor-agnostic cloud computing standards.
OpenStack
• Define OpenStack.
OpenStack Principles
• Identify the OpenStack principles.
Hypervisor Agnostic
• Describe how OpenStack supports a hypervisor-agnostic solution.
OpenStack Compute
• Describe OpenStack Compute.
OpenStack Object Storage
• Describe OpenStack object storage.
OpenStack Imaging
• Describe OpenStack imaging.
Rackspace as an OpenStack Solution
• Describe Rackspace as an open solution.
Identify OpenStack Components to Meet Requirements

Topic B: Overview of Rackspace Cloud Services
• Identify Rackspace cloud services.
Rackspace Cloud
• Describe Rackspace Cloud.
Rackspace Cloud Service Models
• Identify the Rackspace Cloud service models.
Rackspace Compute and Network Components
• Identify the Rackspace compute and network components.
Cloud Databases
• Describe Rackspace Cloud Databases.
Cloud Sites
• Describe Rackspace Cloud Sites.
Cloud Files
• Describe Rackspace Cloud Files.
Cloud Backup
• Describe Rackspace Cloud Backup.
Cloud Monitoring
• Describe Rackspace Cloud Monitoring.
Private Cloud
• Describe Rackspace Private Cloud.
Cloud Block Storage
• Describe Rackspace Cloud Block Storage.
Example Rackspace Architecture
• Describe an example Rackspace architecture.
Identify Rackspace Components Required for a Cloud Solution

Topic C: Deploy a Rackspace Cloud Server
• Deploy a Rackspace Cloud Server.
Rackspace Cloud Server Regions
• Describe Rackspace Cloud Server regions.
Rackspace Cloud Server OS Support
• Describe Rackspace Cloud Server OS support.
Rackspace Cloud Server SDK Support
• Describe Rackspace Cloud Server SDK support.
Rackspace Cloud Server Command Line
• Describe the Rackspace Cloud Server command line.
Rackspace Cloud Files Deployment Requirements
• Identify the Rackspace Cloud Files deployment requirements.
Guidelines for Deploying a Rackspace Cloud Server
Deploying and Configuring a Rackspace Cloud Server

Topic D: Manage Rackspace Cloud Servers with Chef
• Manage Rackspace Cloud Servers with Chef.
Knife Rackspace
• Define Knife Rackspace.
Gem
• Define Gem.
Gem and OpenStack Interoperability
• Describe Gem and OpenStack interoperability.
Installation Requirements
• Identify the installations requirements for Rackspace Cloud Servers with Chef.
Configuration Options
• Identify the configuration options for Rackspace Cloud Servers with Chef.
Subcommands
• Identify the subcommands for Rackspace Cloud Servers with Chef.
Guidelines for Managing Rackspace Cloud Servers with Chef
Managing Rackspace Cloud Servers with Chef

Topic E: Manage Quality of Service (QoS)
• Manage quality of service.
Quality of Service
• Define quality of service.
QoS Frameworks
• Identify QoS frameworks.
QoS Ontologies
• Define QoS Ontologies.
QoS Layers
• Identify QoS layers.
QoS Implementation at Provider
• Describe the QoS implementation at providers.
QoS Implementation at Customer
• Describe the QoS implementation at customers.
QoS Implementation at End-User
• Describe the QoS implementation at end users.
Guidelines for Managing Quality of Service for Cloud Services
Managing Quality of Service for Cloud Services

Lesson 11: Importing and Exporting Data from Cloud Services
Topic A: Determine Requirements for Cloud Data Import and Export
• Determine requirements for cloud data import and export.
Role of Data Import/Export in Cloud Services
• Describe the role of data import/export in cloud services.
Common Import/Export Scenarios
• Describe common import/export scenarios.
Challenges of Data Import/Export in Cloud Service Scenarios
• Describe the challenges of data import/export in cloud service scenarios.
Off Public Network Migration Options
• Define off public network migration options.
Data Import/Export Timing Calculations Example
• Describe a data import/export timing calculations example.
Provider Import/Export Tools
• List some provider import/export tools.
Third Party Import/Export Tools
• List some third party import/export tools.
Guidelines for Determining Requirements for Cloud Data Import and Export
Determining Requirements for Cloud Data Import and Export

Topic B: Import Data to and Export Data from a Cloud Network
• Import data to and export data from a cloud network.
Amazon Web Services Import and Export Options
• List Amazon Web Services import and export options.
Microsoft Azure Import and Export Options
• List Microsoft Azure import and export options.
Rackspace Cloud Import and Export Options
• List Rackspace import and export options.
Rackspace Bulk Import
• Describe Rackspace Bulk Import.
Rackspace Control Panel for Import/Export
• Describe using the Rackspace Control Panel for import/export.
Rackspace CDN Import
• Describe Rackspace CDN import.
Swift Command-line Tool for Import/Export
• Describe the Swift command-line tool for import/export.
Guidelines for Importing and Exporting Data to Cloud Networks
Importing Data to Rackspace Cloud

Lesson 12: Managing Security and Compliance in Cloud Solutions
Topic A: Secure Cloud Solutions
• Secure cloud solutions.
Cloud Security
• Define cloud security.
Impact of Cloud Security Breach
• Describe the impact of a cloud security breach.
Types of Threats to Cloud Computing Solutions
• Identify the types of threats to cloud computing solutions.
Hypervisor Security
• Describe Hypervisor security.
Load Balancer Security
• Describe load balancer security.
OS Security
• Describe OS security.
Other Security Concerns
• Describe other security concerns.
Security Tools
• Describe different security tools.
Guidelines for Securing Cloud Solutions
Securing Cloud Solutions

Topic B: Manage Compliance for Cloud Solutions
• Manage compliance for cloud solutions.
Compliance Responsibilities for Providers
• Identify the compliance responsibilities for providers.
Compliance Responsibilities for Customers
• Identify the compliance responsibilities for customers.
Compliance Responsibilities for Operations Staff
• Identify the compliance responsibilities for operations staff.
Compliance Regulations
• Identify important compliance regulations.
Compliance Tools
• Describe different compliance tools.
Guidelines for Managing Compliance for Cloud Solutions
Managing Compliance for Cloud Solutions

Lesson 13: Planning and Executing a Phased Cloud Migration
Topic A: Plan a Phased Migration
• Plan a phased migration.
Build for the Cloud or Move to the Cloud?
• Compare building for the cloud to moving to the cloud.
Phased Migration
• Define phased migration.
Benefits of a Phased Migration
• Identify the benefits of a phased migration.
Phase 1: Cloud Assessment
• Describe the cloud assessment phase.
Phase 2: Proof of Concept
• Describe the proof of concept phase.
Phase 3: Data Migration
• Describe the data migration phase.
Phase 4: App Migration
• Describe the app migration phase.
Phase 5: Cloud Feature Implementation
• Describe the cloud feature implementation phase.
Phase 6: Optimizing
• Describe the optimizing phase.
Guidelines for Planning a Phased Migration
Planning a Phased Migration

Topic B: Execute Phase 1: Cloud Assessment
• Assess cloud migration.
Financial Assessment
• Describe a financial assessment.
Security and Compliance Assessment
• Describe a security and compliance assessment.
Provider Specific Security and Compliance Issues
• Identify provider specific security and compliance issues.
Technical and Functional Assessment
• Describe a technical and functional assessment.
Dependency Tree
• Define the dependency tree.
Classification Chart
• Define a classification chart.
Cloud Candidate Identification
• Describe cloud candidate identification.
Identify Tools for Reuse
• Identify tools that can be reused.
License Product Migration Issues
• Identify license product migration issues.
Success Criteria Definition
• Describe the success criteria definition.
Roadmap Creation
• Describe roadmap creation.
Guidelines for Assessing Cloud Migration
Assessing Cloud Migration

Topic C: Execute Phase 2: Deploy a Proof of Concept on Amazon Web Services
• Deploy a proof of concept on Amazon Web Services.
Provider and Platform Familiarization
• Describe getting familiar with providers and platforms.
AWS Availability and Management Building Blocks
• Identify the AWS availability and management building blocks.
AWS Cross Cloud Service Features
• Identify the AWS cross cloud service features.
AWS Platform Building Blocks
• Identify the AWS platform building blocks.
AWS Infrastructure Building Blocks
• Identify the AWS infrastructure building blocks.
AWS Network and Compute Components
• Identify the AWS network and compute components.
AWS Database Services
• Identify the AWS database services.
AWS Storage and Content Delivery
• Describe AWS storage and content delivery.
AWS Performance Monitoring
• Describe AWS performance monitoring.
Proof of Concept Deployment
• Describe the proof of concept deployment.
Guidelines for Deploying a Proof of Concept Application on AWS
Deploying a Proof of Concept Application on AWS

Topic D: Execute Phase 3: Data Migration
• Migrate data to Amazon Web Services.
Storage Options
• Describe the storage options.
Database Options
• Describe the database options.
File Server Migration
• Define file server migration.
Backup Migration
• Define backup migration.
MySQL Database Migration
• Define MySQL database migration.
Commercial Database Migration
• Define commercial database migration.
Large Data Migrations
• Describe large data migrations.
Guidelines for Migrating Data to Amazon Web Services
Migrating Data to Amazon Web Services

Topic E: Execute Phase 4: Application Migration
• Migrate applications to the cloud.
Key Application Migration Question: Move in Phases or all at Once?
• Determine whether to move in phases or all at once.
Forklift Migration Strategy
• Define the forklift migration strategy.
Hybrid Migration Strategy
• Define the hybrid migration strategy.
Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
• Define Amazon Machine Image.
AMI Creation and Configuration
• Describe AMI creation and configuration.
Guidelines for Migrating Applications to the Cloud
Migrating Applications to the Cloud

Topic F: Execute Phase 5: Implement Cloud Features
• Implement cloud features.
Scalability
• Describe scalability of cloud features.
Elasticity
• Describe elasticity of cloud features.
High Availability
• Describe high availability for cloud features.
Automation
• Describe the automation of cloud features.
Security
• Describe security for cloud features.
Business Continuity
• Describe the business continuity aspects of cloud features.
Guidelines for Implementing Cloud Features
Implementing Cloud Features

Topic G: Execute Phase 6: Optimize Cloud Implementations
• Optimize cloud implementations.
Usage Patterns
• Define usage patterns.
Resource Optimization
• Describe resource optimization.
Efficiency Improvements
• Describe efficiency improvements.
Management and Maintenance
• Describe management and maintenance.
Application Re-Engineering
• Describe application re-engineering.
Relational Database Decomposition
• Describe relational database decomposition.
Guidelines for Optimizing Cloud Implementations
Optimizing Cloud Implementations