Cloud Governance

This course module provides end-to-end coverage of fundamental cloud computing topics as they pertain to both technology and business considerations. The module content is divided into a series of modular sections, each of which is accompanied by one or more hands-on exercises.

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Fundamental Cloud Computing Terminology and Concepts

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Basics of Virtualization

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Specific Characteristics that Define a Cloud

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Understanding Elasticity, Resiliency, On-Demand and Measured Usage

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Benefits, Challenges and Risks of Contemporary Cloud Computing Platforms and Cloud Services

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Cloud Resource Administrator and Cloud Service Owner Roles

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Cloud Service and Cloud Service Consumer Roles

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Understanding the IaaS, PaaS, SaaS Cloud Delivery Model

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Combining Cloud Delivery Models

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Public Cloud, Private Cloud, Hybrid Cloud and Community Cloud Deployment Models

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Business Cost Metrics and Formulas for Comparing and Calculating Cloud and On-Premise Solution Costs

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Formulas for Calculating and Rating SLA Quality of Service Characteristics

This course module explores a range of the most important and relevant technology-related topics that pertain to contemporary cloud computing platforms. The module content does not get into implementation or programming details, but instead keeps coverage at a conceptual level, focusing on topics that address cloud service architecture, cloud security threats and technologies, virtualization and containerization.

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Cloud Computing Mechanisms that Establish Architectural Building Blocks

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Virtual Servers, Containers, Ready-Made Environments, Failover Systems and Pay-Per-Use Monitors

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Automated Scaling Listeners, Multi-Device Brokers and Resource Replication

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Understanding How Individual Cloud Computing Mechanisms Support Cloud Characteristics

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An Introduction to Containerization, Container Hosting and Logical Pod Containers

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A Comparison of Containerization and Virtualization

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Cloud Balancing and Cloud Bursting Architectures

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Common Risks, Threats and Vulnerabilities of Cloud-based Services and Cloud-hosted Solutions

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Cloud Security Mechanisms used to Counter Threats and Attacks

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Understanding Cloud-Based Security Groups and Hardened Virtual Server Images
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Cloud Service Implementation Mediums (including Web Services and REST Services)

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Cloud Storage Benefits and Challenges, Cloud Storage Services, Technologies and Approaches

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Non-Relational (NoSQL) Storage Compared to Relational Storage

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Cloud Service Testing Considerations and Testing Types

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Service Grids and Autonomic Computing

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Cloud Computing Industry Standards Organizations

This course module explains IT governance as it pertains to the evolution and regulation of cloud computing environments and assets. Numerous models and framework components are explored to establish highly structured models for identifying and associating formal cloud governance precepts and processes to common cloud project stages.

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Understanding Cloud Governance Programs, Models, and Controls

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The Cloud Governance Lifecycle

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Common Cloud Project Lifecycle Stages (and How They are Governed)

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Cloud Domain IT Resource Inventory Models (centralized/federated cloud, centralized/federated multi-cloud, etc.)

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Cloud Governance Task Types (unsubscribed, automated, passive, active, etc.)

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Cloud Service Governance Types (simple, composite, hybrid, etc.)

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Cloud Governance Framework Components

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Cloud Governance Tools and Technology (registries, repositories, agents, network relays, policy systems, etc.)

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Cloud Governance Technology Types (administrative, enforcement, monitoring, reporting)

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Cloud Governance Precepts and Processes

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Cloud Governance Level Models (single/multi enterprise/corporate)

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Defined Strategic Cloud Roadmap

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Defined Criteria of Cloud Maturity and Adoption

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Defined Cloud Service and Delivery Model

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Standardized Funding Model

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Strategic Cloud Planning and Stakeholder Engagement

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Cloud Maturity Model Definition and Cloud Maturity Gap Analysis

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Cloud Maturity Risk Assessment and Cloud Maturity Impact Analysis

This course module builds upon the fundamental models and framework components covered in CCP Module 10 and identifies and describes numerous cloud governance precepts and processes for cloud project Define, Build, Test, Deliver, Operate, Consume and End Stages, as follows:

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Cloud Architecture Definition, Applied Business/Industry Standards, Defined Cloud Reference Architecture

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Defined Cloud Service Domains, Organizational Alignment and Standardized Funding Model, Tenant Isolation

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Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) Establishment, Ensured Organizational Competency

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Required Standards and Regulations Definition, Architecture Validation, Cloud Data Security Definition

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Cloud Data Security Assessment, Licensing and Tenant Isolation Assessments, Historical Log Collection

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Identified and Adhered Constraints, Cloud Service Domain Definition, Cloud Service Criteria Validation

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Cloud Service Review, SLA Matching, Cloud Service Standardization, Cloud Service Policy Validation

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Build Process Validation, Centralized Cloud Service Registry, Interoperable Cloud Service Standards

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Cloud Service Registry Access Control, Cloud Service Registry Record Review, Cloud Shared Usage Request

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Cloud Shared Service Modification Request, Cloud Service Interoperability Assessment

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Cloud Service Certification Review, Cloud Service Maintenance Review, Cloud Service Deployment Standards

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Cloud Service Test Results Review, Cloud Testing Tool Standards, Cloud Testing Parameter Standards

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Cloud Service Testing Standards, Cloud Integration Testing Standards, Cloud Test Data Usage

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Cloud Service De-Provisioning Notification, Cloud Service De-Provisioning

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Post-Termination Assessment, De-Provisioning Cloud Services

This course module presents participants with a series of exercises and problems that are designed to test their ability to apply their knowledge of topics covered in previous modules. Completing this lab will help highlight areas that require further attention and will help prove proficiency in the application of cloud governance framework components, models, precepts and processes.

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Reading Exercise 12.1: eKOF Case Study Background

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Lab Exercise 12.2: Organizational Assessment

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Lab Exercise 12.3: Applying Initial Cloud Governance Precepts and Processes

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Lab Exercise 12.4: Addressing the Shadow IT Problem

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Lab Exercise 12.5: Establishing New Roles

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Lab Exercise 12.6: Governing the Deployment and Management of Cloud Services

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Lab Exercise 12.7: Solving Problems with eKOF’s Cloud Services

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Lab Exercise 12.8: Cloud Service Termination

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Reading Exercise 12.9: RapidDev Mini-Case Study Background

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Lab Exercise 12.10: Governing RapidDev’s Cloud Transition Plan

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Lab Exercise 12.11: Preliminary Plan Stage Cloud Governance

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Lab Exercise 12.12: Choosing the Cloud Domain IT Resource Inventory Model