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Migrating to AWS
Course Duration
2 days
Audience
Employees of federal, state and local governments; and businesses working with the government.
Prerequisites
Completed Architecting on AWS or have equivalent experience. Understanding of core AWS services and design patterns. Knowledge of basic cloud concepts.
Course Description
Migrating to AWS focuses on planning and migrating existing workloads to the AWS Cloud. The course covers various cloud migration strategies with a detailed discussion on each phase of the migration process, including portfolio discovery, application migration planning and design, migration execution, and post-migration validation and application optimization. The first part of the course provides students with an overview of migration planning principles and best practices, and the second half of the class focuses on migration design and implementation with hands-on labs to reinforce concepts. This course is designed for solutions architects and engineers who perform cloud migrations and have an understanding of core AWS services and design patterns covered in Architecting on AWS, and is also available to IT project managers involved in the planning of those migrations who have completed AWS Technical Essentials.
Learning Objectives
- This course teaches you how to: Explain the various cloud migration strategies. Assess cloud migration readiness. Discover your portfolio and plan for migration. Plan and design your application migration strategy. Perform and validate application migration to the cloud. Optimize your applications and operations after migrating to the cloud.
Course Outline
Day 1
- Migrating to AWS – An Overview
- Discovery, Analysis, and Planning
- Migration Planning and Design
Day 2
- Migration, Integration, and Validation
- Optimizing Applications and Operating in the AWS Cloud
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Migrating to AWS course cover?
This course covers AWS cloud migration strategies and tools. IT Dojo delivers it as live instructor-led training with an emphasis on practical skills for government and DoD professionals.
How long is IT Dojo's Migrating to AWS training?
IT Dojo's Migrating to AWS training is 2 days. It is available as live remote online instruction or on-site at your facility. All sessions are instructor-led with small class sizes to ensure individual attention.
Is this course available as live remote online training?
Yes. IT Dojo offers Migrating to AWS as live remote online training. A certified instructor leads the session in real time. Students interact via chat or microphone. Classes are kept small (typically no more than 16 students) to ensure engagement. On-site delivery at your government facility or contractor location is also available.
What prerequisites are recommended before this course?
Completed Architecting on AWS or have equivalent experience. Understanding of core AWS services and design patterns. Knowledge of basic cloud concepts.
Does IT Dojo offer this training on-site at government or DoD facilities?
Yes. IT Dojo delivers Migrating to AWS on-site at government agencies, DoD commands, military installations, and contractor facilities. On-site training is ideal for teams of four or more and can be customized to your organization's specific environment and mission requirements. Contact IT Dojo to schedule.
How do I register for this course?
IT Dojo training is employer sponsored. Your organization registers and pays for seats. To schedule Migrating to AWS for your team, contact IT Dojo via the Request Training form or call 757-216-3656. IT Dojo will work with your contracting officer, training coordinator, or program office to set up the course.