NTC/260 FOUNDATIONS OF CLOUD SERVICES The Latest Version A+ Study Guide
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NTC 260 Wk 1 - Executive Summary of Proposed Solution
Refer to the following: Week 1 Required Learning Activities: Course Scenario Individual Assignment Instructions: Introduction The Cloud Adoption Playbook, Ch. 3 Week 1 Discussion Question: Cloud Adoption Strategy Solutions Week 1 Recommended learning Activity: Lynda.com®: Visio 2016 Essential Training. Resource: Current Infrastructure Environment Example The new CTO of M3 Credit Union (M3 or Credit Union) is going to present the President and Board of Directors (BOD) an analysis and illustration of gaps in the current architectures. To clarify the analysis, the CTO will feature diagrams in the presentation. Diagrams of current infrastructure are important because the illustration provides a lens into the reusable building blocks. This discussion and analysis will result in a recommendation of a cloud solution for the credit union. The CTO has asked you to join the team that will provide a recommendation to the President and BOD. Your first task is to identify the current infrastructure. Use Microsoft® Visio® to create a 1- to 2-page diagram of the current state of M3's infrastructure that identifies the existing hardware, software, and appliances that serves as a building block to a cloud solution.
Note: Focus on the clarity and level of detail in your diagram, and not necessarily the visual quality. Review the diagram example for guidance.
Write a 1- to 2-page executive summary to provide your cloud solution recommendation to M3's President and BOD. Include the following in your summary: An overview of the business problem, needs, and desired outcomes Diagram of the credit union's current-state infrastructure from above (you may insert into your document using something like the snipping tool) An explanation of the cloud computing architecture for the company Why the recommended solution is beneficial to the credit union Ensure you include an introduction and a conclusion. At least two references formatted according to APA guidelines Use the Library or your APA manual for formatting guidance with the document and/or references Submit your assignment, as two separate documents or as stated above embed your diagram into your document for one clean submission.
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Refer to the Week 2 Required Learning Activities: The Cloud Adoption Playbook, Ch. 2 The Cloud Adoption Playbook, Ch. 5 A Business Adopting the Cloud and Digital Transformation. Resources: Business Case Document Template Business Case Worksheet A Project Manager was assigned to begin managing your project of the adoption of a cloud solution and digital transformation project. Feasibility is the first phase of the project life cycle and includes the completion of a business case. A business case is a best practice employed to convey the project's feasibility to all stakeholders. It includes various information such as the problem, proposed solutions, benefits, and risks.
Write a 3- to 4-page business case supporting the procurement of a cloud solution for the credit union that includes: Background Problem
Proposed solution, including an analysis of the following: cloud client platform cloud storage deployment configuration cloud base layers and components Benefit(s) to the business and community Risk(s) of not procuring solution Risk(s) of procuring solution At least three references formatted according to APA guidelines. This business case will be updated in the Week 4 Assignment. You may use one of the business case templates provided or create your own layout based on research but be sure your name is on the document. Submit your assignment.
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Refer to the Week 3 Required Learning Activities: Virtualization Lynda.com®: Introduction to Cloud Computing for IT Pros Pluralsight®: Basic Management Principles in a Cloud Environment. Your meeting with the Board of Directors is approaching. The CTO asked you to draft a diagram of the proposed solution that closes the gaps that were identified in Week 1. The diagram needs to provide a comprehensive illustration of the new solution integrated into the current environment.
Create a 2- to 3-page Microsoft® Visio® diagram of your proposed solution and include the following: Control or virtualization layer Resource management Cloud service catalog Labels for each component in the diagram Description of how each component is related (insert narratives - text boxes with detailed information) References formatted according to APA guidelines
Note: Focus on the clarity and level of detail in your diagram, and not necessarily the visual quality. Review the Current Infrastructure Environment Example for guidance. This diagram will be updated in the Week 4 Technical Resources assignment. Submit your assignment. You may submit as a visio document or save as a .PDF and submit.
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Refer to the Week 4 Required Learning Activities: Pluralsight®: An Overview of Risk The Cloud Adoption Playbook, Ch. 10 Implementation and Benefits of Cloud Services in Higher Education Pluralsight®: Cyber Security Awareness: Security for Cloud Services. An Enterprise Security and Architect Technical Resource are part of the project core team. You have met with the technical resources to obtain the security and architect requirements necessary to update the business case and diagram to assist the CTO with the proposed solution. Build on and update your diagram created in Week 3, by adding the role of business continuity, a disaster recovery plan, and the relationship to the cloud.
Update your Week 2 business case to the President and Board of Directors with the following information: An explanation of the role of risk, compliance, and security A best practice type of data protection An explanation of the key cloud-based security standards using appropriate terminology to provide clarity during the review process
The updated diagram Incorporate the instructor's feedback from Weeks 2 and 3. This section of the business case should be between 2 and 3 pages. Provide research and references to support your recommendations. References should be formatted according to APA guidelines. Submit your assignment.
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Refer to the Week 5 Required Learning Activities: The Cloud Adoption Playbook, Ch. 9 Risk Thinking for Cloud-Based Application Services, Ch. 8 Lynda.com®: Wireframing for Product Managers. The President and Board of Directors accept your proposal and are ready to adopt the cloud solution recommendation. You are asked to write a message for the company's internal website to a diverse workforce announcing the new solution.
Provide the following in your announcement: A brief background of the problem The recommendation Why the change is needed now The business benefits (to employees and community) An explanation of the identification of the service portfolio management and service operation management process A diagram or graph illustrating the advantages and cost savings of the cloud solution (This can be done using Microsoft ® Visio® or another program.) Create your message in one of the following ways: A 2- to 3-page letter to employees Website (provide a 5-page wireframe) For introductory information on wireframing, watch "Conceptualizing the Solution" from "Wireframing for Product Managers" by Cole Mercer from Lynda.com®. A multimedia-rich 20-slide presentation
Note: The term "multimedia-rich" presentation typically means including several of the following: appropriate charts, diagrams, graphics, images, or video or audio samples. Provide at least two references to support your announcement. References should be formatted according to APA guidelines. Submit your assignment.