Cloud Strategy for Decision Makers: A practical guide to cloud strategy using architecture principles and best practices from the field

Navigating the complexities of cloud computing is no longer optional but a strategic imperative for businesses of all sizes. This book serves as your essential guide to understanding this transformative technology and crafting a robust cloud strategy tailored to your organizational needs, ultimately empowering you to make informed decisions that drive growth and innovation.

This book systematically demystifies the cloud landscape, starting with the fundamental concepts of cloud computing, multi-cloud environments, and key service models like SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS, alongside identifying major industry players and potential challenges. You will gain insights into establishing an enterprise-wide view for successful cloud integration, navigating the end-to-end cloud adoption journey through assessment, planning, execution, and operation phases, and mastering the technical principles for designing resilient and efficient cloud applications. Sample roadmaps, flowcharts, and migration plans have been included to make the theory more relatable. Finally, it explores emerging trends such as CloudOps, FinOps, GreenOps, and AIOps, equipping you with a forward-looking perspective.

This book makes it easier for readers to make informed decisions and develop an effective cloud strategy that has enterprise-level coverage. They will possess a comprehensive understanding of cloud technologies and strategies, enabling them to confidently lead cloud adoption initiatives, make well-informed decisions regarding cloud investments, and ultimately position the organization for sustained success in the digital era.

What you will learn

● Understand the key components of a cloud adoption strategy.

● Cloud fundamentals, multi-cloud nuances, service models (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS), key players.

● Enterprise-wide cloud governance, capability assessment, and roadmap development.

● Design resilient cloud architectures leveraging key principles and patterns.

● Apply DevOps/DevSecOps for automated cloud deployments and secure pipelines.

● Understand CloudOps, FinOps, GreenOps, and AIOps in multi-cloud contexts.

● Identify the challenges and benefits of a multi-cloud setup.

Who this book is for

This book is for decision-makers, cloud executives, IT managers, strategists, and business leaders navigating cloud adoption. While beneficial for all levels, a foundational understanding of basic cloud computing concepts will enhance the reader’s comprehension of the strategic and technical discussions presented herein.

Table of Contents

1. Understanding Cloud

2. Cloud Adoption Strategy

3. The Enterprise View

4. The Journey

5. Designing for Cloud

6. Multi-cloud Adoption

7. Cloud Networking

8. Cloud Security

9. Cloud Observability

10. Cloud Resiliency

11. Interoperability

12. Data Management

13. Application Development

14. Associated Trends