Migrating to AWS Course Overview

To ensure that participants are able to effectively engage with and benefit from the Migrating to AWS course, the following minimum prerequisites are recommended:

• Basic understanding of the AWS platform, including familiarity with AWS services such as EC2, S3, and VPC.
• Fundamental knowledge of IT infrastructure concepts, including servers, networking, and database systems.
• Experience with traditional on-premises virtualization technologies, such as VMware vSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V.
• A grasp of the core principles of cloud computing and the value proposition of migrating to the cloud.
• Some exposure to IT deployment or systems operations roles and responsibilities.
• Basic proficiency with command-line tools and scripting languages can be helpful, though not strictly necessary.

This foundational knowledge will provide the context needed to comprehend the course content effectively and apply the migration strategies taught in the Migrating to AWS course.

Target Audience for Migrating to AWS

The "Migrating to AWS" course is ideal for IT professionals planning to transfer systems and services to the AWS Cloud.

• IT Managers overseeing cloud migrations

  
  

• System Administrators responsible for maintaining cloud services

  
  

• Cloud Solutions Architects designing cloud architectures

  
  

• DevOps Engineers involved in CI/CD pipelines and cloud automation

  
  

• Network Engineers managing cloud connectivity and networking

  
  

• Security Specialists ensuring compliance and security in the cloud

  
  

• Database Administrators migrating databases to AWS services

  
  

• Software Developers integrating applications with AWS services

  
  

• IT Project Managers coordinating migration projects

  
  

• Technical Support Staff assisting in migration and post-migration issues

  
  

• IT Consultants advising on cloud strategies and best practices

  
  

• Enterprise Architects planning IT infrastructure transitions

  
  

• Data Scientists requiring scalable cloud resources for big data

  
  

• CTOs and CIOs strategizing IT transformation and cloud adoption

  
  

• IT Professionals seeking to upskill in cloud technologies and services

  
  

• Technical Decision Makers evaluating AWS for organizational needs

  
  

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Migrating to AWS?

Introduction to Learning Outcomes

The 'Migrating to AWS' course equips students with a comprehensive understanding of the AWS migration process, including planning, executing, and optimizing migrations effectively.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Understand the fundamental drivers and desired outcomes of cloud migration to AWS.
• Identify key components and phases of a successful AWS migration journey.
• Assess an organization's readiness for cloud migration using tools like AWS Cloud Adoption Readiness Tool (CART).
• Describe and prepare the mobilize phase and understand the eight migration-related workstreams.
• Explain the purpose of a landing zone and use AWS Control Tower to implement one.
• Choose appropriate AWS services and tools for discovery and assess application migration readiness.
• Formulate migration strategies and select the best one for specific applications and workloads.
• Set up and manage a migration factory for executing large-scale migrations.
• Integrate, validate, and cutover applications to AWS while ensuring minimal disruption.
• Apply best practices for modernizing applications post-migration and optimize their performance in the AWS Cloud.