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Define Objectives and Requirements
Assess business needs and goals.
Determine the specific use cases for the cloud.
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Choose Cloud Model
Decide between public, private, or hybrid cloud based on your requirements.
Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of each model.
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Select Cloud Provider
Research and choose a reliable cloud service provider (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud for public cloud; VMware, OpenStack for private cloud).
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Plan Architecture
Design a scalable and resilient cloud architecture.
Consider aspects like network topology, storage solutions, and compute resources.
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Security and Compliance
Implement robust security measures, including encryption, firewalls, and access controls.
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.
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Network Configuration
Set up networking components, including VPCs, subnets, VPNs, and load balancers.
Ensure reliable and secure connectivity.
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Provision and Deploy Resources
Allocate virtual machines, storage, and other resources as needed.
Deploy applications and services on the cloud infrastructure.
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Automation and Management
Use automation tools for deployment, scaling, and management.
Implement monitoring and alerting systems for proactive management.
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Data Migration
Plan and execute the migration of data and applications to the cloud.
Ensure data integrity and minimal downtime during the migration process.
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Backup and Disaster Recovery
Establish backup and disaster recovery plans to protect data and ensure business continuity.
Regularly test and update these plans.
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Optimize and Scale
Continuously monitor performance and optimize resources.
Scale infrastructure based on demand and usage patterns.
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Monitoring & Notifications
Setup Monitoring systems for telemetry and applications basis on KPI.
Set threshold and Notifications over multiple mediums like SMS, email, Call, chat and initiate Incident Response.
