AWS: Migrating to the AWS Cloud

by Amazon Web Services

AWS Migration: A Comprehensive Introduction

Course Description

Embark on an enlightening journey into the world of AWS migration with this comprehensive introductory course. Designed for individuals seeking a deeper understanding of cloud migration, this course offers invaluable insights into the intricacies of moving applications to Amazon Web Services (AWS). Whether you're an IT professional planning a migration for your organization or a consultant assisting others, this course provides a structured approach to mastering the art of cloud migration.

What Students Will Learn

Define and understand the concept of migration
Prepare and plan for a successful migration
Portfolio discovery and planning techniques
Design, migration, and application validation processes
Cloud Adoption Framework for hybrid environments
Scaling considerations and high availability strategies
Considerations for migrating databases versus applications
AWS Server Migration Services
VM Import and VM on AWS (Server Migration Service)
Introduction to AWS Migration Hub
And much more!

Pre-requisites

Prior application development experience
Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts
Familiarity with IT infrastructure and systems

Course Coverage

Introduction to cloud migration and its importance
Three-phase migration process: assess, mobilize, and migrate/modernize
AWS tools, features, and services for each migration phase
Portfolio discovery and planning techniques
Cloud Adoption Framework for hybrid environments
Scaling and high availability considerations
Database and application migration strategies
AWS Server Migration Services and VM Import/Export
AWS Migration Hub and its functionalities
Best practices for successful cloud migration

Who This Course Is For

IT professionals planning cloud migrations
Consultants assisting organizations with AWS migrations
Software developers interested in cloud migration strategies
System administrators looking to expand their cloud expertise
Business leaders considering cloud adoption for their organizations

Real-World Applications

Plan and execute cloud migrations for their organizations
Optimize existing cloud infrastructures
Provide valuable consultation services for cloud migration projects
Improve application performance and scalability through cloud adoption
Reduce IT infrastructure costs by leveraging AWS services
Enhance disaster recovery and business continuity strategies
Implement best practices for cloud security and compliance

Syllabus

Week 1 -- Introduction and Background

Purpose of Course
What is migration?
Why migrate?
Migration: Early Considerations
Students for the course
Migration overview
Week 1 Quiz

Week 2: Assess

What is assessing?
Migration Evaluator deep dive and demo
Tools to help
Migration Hub deep dive
Translating into AWS services Part 1
Translating into AWS services Part 2
Assessing review
Additional assessment considerations
Week 2 Quiz

Week 3: Mobilize

What is mobilization?
Migration plan considerations
What needs to be migrated?
Application discovery service demo
Another way to migrate
AWS Management and Governance
Getting ready to migrate
Mobilize review
Week 3 Quiz

Week 4: Migrate/Modernize

What is Migrate and Modernize?
Migrating applications and servers
Migrating Databases
Migrating Data Part 1
Migrating Data Part 2
Migrate/Modernize review
Next up
Course Review/Recap
Week 4 Quiz

This comprehensive course will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to confidently approach and implement cloud migrations to AWS, regardless of the scale of your project. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your cloud expertise and drive your career forward in the ever-evolving world of cloud computing!

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