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

By Rohit Gupta

DESCRIPTION

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.

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9365899060
• ISBN13: 9789365899061
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Bpb Publications
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.5" x 9.3"