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Migrating to AWS Cloud

Instructor: Edureka

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Intermediate level

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1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Explore the essential concepts and terminology related to cloud migration.

  • Develop a migration strategy using the AWS Cloud Adoption Framework.

  • Analyze data from AWS Application Discovery Service to design migration strategies for better decision-making.

  • Demonstrate the process of migrating virtual machines to the AWS Cloud environment.

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There are 5 modules in this course

This Migrating to AWS Cloud course introduces you to the essential AWS services, frameworks, and strategies that enable secure and efficient migration of applications and workloads to the AWS Cloud.

You will gain hands-on experience with AWS migration tools, explore proven best practices, and learn the critical steps for discovering, planning, and executing a seamless migration process. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - List the key concepts and terminology associated with cloud migration. - Describe the AWS Cloud Adoption Framework and its role. - Implement the Well-Architected Framework to improve a migration plan. - Examine migration strategies and their use cases. - Design a migration plan using various AWS services to meet business needs. Who should take this course: This course is ideal for cloud enthusiasts, engineers, architects, and professionals who want to gain in-depth knowledge and practical skills in migrating applications to the cloud. Prerequisites: Prior experience with Cloud Computing and Core AWS Services is recommended. Join us to explore the power of Migrating to AWS Cloud and elevate your expertise in cloud transformation and seamless application migration.

This module introduces the fundamental concepts of cloud migration, exploring its advantages and challenges through real-world case studies. Learners will gain insights into migrating to AWS, understanding best practices, and utilizing the Cloud Adoption Framework to facilitate a seamless transition to the cloud.

What's included

12 videos5 readings4 assignments4 discussion prompts

12 videos•Total 60 minutes
  • Course Introduction •3 minutes
  • What is Cloud Migration - Introduction •4 minutes
  • What is Cloud Migration - Key Considerations•5 minutes
  • Advantages of Cloud Migration•6 minutes
  • Challenges in Cloud Migration•7 minutes
  • Cloud Migration: GE Power Case Study•5 minutes
  • Migration to AWS - Benefits of AWS Cloud•6 minutes
  • Migration to AWS - Success Stories•5 minutes
  • Business Case for Migration to AWS•4 minutes
  • Benefits of AWS Migration•4 minutes
  • What is Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF)•7 minutes
  • Benefits of Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF)•5 minutes
5 readings•Total 45 minutes
  • Welcome to Migrating to AWS Cloud•10 minutes
  • Future of Cloud Migration: Trends and Innovations•10 minutes
  • How to use Discussion Prompt•5 minutes
  • Financial Benefits of Cloud Migration to AWS•10 minutes
  • Summary: Getting Started with Cloud Migration•10 minutes
4 assignments•Total 38 minutes
  • Knowledge Check: Getting Started with Cloud Migration•20 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Cloud Migration•6 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Migration to AWS•6 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Cloud Adoption Framework•6 minutes
4 discussion prompts•Total 20 minutes
  • Introduce Yourself•5 minutes
  • Key factors for Cloud Migration•5 minutes
  • Advantages of AWS Migration•5 minutes
  • Role of Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF)•5 minutes

This module explores key perspectives for effective cloud migration, emphasizing both business and technical aspects. It covers the concepts of AWS Cloud Adoption Process and 7R Migration Patterns. Additionally, the module delves into the AWS Well-Architected Framework, focusing on pillars such as operational excellence, security, reliability, performance efficiency, and cost optimization, providing a comprehensive understanding of best practices for AWS architecture.

What's included

13 videos5 readings4 assignments3 discussion prompts

13 videos•Total 63 minutes
  • Business Perspective•6 minutes
  • Technical Perspective – Platform•4 minutes
  • Technical Perspective – Security•5 minutes
  • Technical Perspective – Operations•5 minutes
  • AWS Cloud Adoption Process - Journey•5 minutes
  • AWS Cloud Adoption Process•2 minutes
  • 7R Migration Pattern - Relocate, Rehost, Replatform, and Repurchasing•5 minutes
  • 7R Migration Pattern - Refactor, Retain, Retire•4 minutes
  • 7R Migration Design and Infrastructure Pattern•6 minutes
  • Introduction to AWS Well-Architected Framework•3 minutes
  • Operation Excellence and Security Pillars•7 minutes
  • Reliability Pillars•3 minutes
  • Performance Efficiency and Cost Optimization•5 minutes
5 readings•Total 45 minutes
  • Technical Perspective – Applications•10 minutes
  • Technical Perspective – Data•10 minutes
  • Cloud Readiness Assessment•10 minutes
  • AWS Migration Best Practices•10 minutes
  • Summary: AWS Migration Strategies•5 minutes
4 assignments•Total 38 minutes
  • Knowledge Check: AWS Migration Strategies•20 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Business and Technical Migration Perspective•6 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: AWS Cloud Adoption•6 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: AWS Well-Architected Framework•6 minutes
3 discussion prompts•Total 15 minutes
  • Exploring Business Value and Impact of Cloud Solutions•5 minutes
  • Navigating the AWS Cloud Adoption Journey•5 minutes
  • Examining Reliability, Performance Efficiency, and Cost Optimization•5 minutes

In this module, learners will explore the critical processes of application migration and discovery on AWS. They will gain insights into application migration strategies, the use of AWS Migration Hub to track progress, and the functionalities of AWS Application Discovery Service to assess resources.

What's included

18 videos3 readings4 assignments3 discussion prompts

18 videos•Total 76 minutes
  • Introduction to Application Migration on AWS•3 minutes
  • Identify and Prioritize Application Migration•4 minutes
  • Schedule Application Migration•3 minutes
  • Application Migration Phases - Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3•5 minutes
  • Application Migration Phases - Phase 4, Phase 5 and Phase 6•4 minutes
  • Different Types of AWS Migration Services•5 minutes
  • Overview of AWS Migration Hub•5 minutes
  • Ways to Use AWS Migration Hub•4 minutes
  • Authentication in AWS Migration Hub•5 minutes
  • Overview of AWS Application Discovery Service •2 minutes
  • Working of AWS Application Discovery Service •5 minutes
  • Application Discovery Tools•6 minutes
  • Gathering Details of Migrating Resource via Application Discovery Service - Problem Overview•5 minutes
  • Gathering Details of Migrating Resource via Application Discovery Service - IAM Configuration and RDP Login•4 minutes
  • Gathering Details of Migrating Resource via Application Discovery Service - Testing Applications•4 minutes
  • Gathering Details of Migrating Resource via Application Discovery Service - Instance Connection•2 minutes
  • Gathering Details of Migrating Resource via Application Discovery Service - AWS Migration Hub Data Collection•6 minutes
  • Gathering Details of Migrating Resource via Application Discovery Service - Server Dependencies•5 minutes
3 readings•Total 40 minutes
  • Hardware-defined Data Center (HDDC) and Software-defined Data Center (SDDC)•15 minutes
  • Best Practices for Managing Migrations with AWS Migration Hub•15 minutes
  • Summary: AWS Application Migration and Discovery•10 minutes
4 assignments•Total 38 minutes
  • Knowledge Check: AWS Application Migration and Discovery•20 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Application Migration on AWS•6 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: AWS Migration Hub•6 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: AWS Application Discovery Service•6 minutes
3 discussion prompts•Total 15 minutes
  • Strategic Application Prioritization for AWS Migration•5 minutes
  • Role of AWS Migration Hub•5 minutes
  • Integrating AWS Migration Hub into Your Migration Strategy•5 minutes

This module covers essential approaches for migrating virtual machines to the AWS Cloud. It includes methods such as AWS Import/Export for architectural configuration, S3 bucket setup, IAM roles, and instance management. Learners will also explore the AWS Server Migration Service (SMS) and AWS Application Migration Service for seamless migration of multi-tier applications from other cloud environments, along with AWS CloudEndure for application migration and high-fidelity replication.

What's included

18 videos4 readings4 assignments3 discussion prompts

18 videos•Total 105 minutes
  • Ways to Migrate Virtual Machines•4 minutes
  • VM Migration to the AWS Cloud Environment Using AWS Import/Export - Architectural Overview•7 minutes
  • VM Migration to the AWS Cloud Environment Using AWS Import/Export - Configuring S3 Bucket•5 minutes
  • VM Migration to the AWS Cloud Environment Using AWS Import/Export - Working with CloudShell•7 minutes
  • VM Migration to the AWS Cloud Environment Using AWS Import/Export - IAM Roles•7 minutes
  • VM Migration to the AWS Cloud Environment Using AWS Import/Export - Launching Instance•7 minutes
  • VM Migration to the AWS Cloud Environment Using AWS Import/Export - Bucket Configuration•5 minutes
  • VM Migration to the AWS Cloud Environment Using AWS Import/Export - Exporting Instance•4 minutes
  • Introduction to Server Migration Service•7 minutes
  • Working of Server Migration Service and ServerMigrationConnector•7 minutes
  • Application Migration with AWS Application Migration Service - Overview•6 minutes
  • Application Migration with AWS Application Migration Service - Application Installation•6 minutes
  • Application Migration with AWS Application Migration Service - Adding Server•5 minutes
  • Application Migration with AWS Application Migration Service - Instance Settings•7 minutes
  • Application Migration with AWS Application Migration Service - Launch Test Instance•7 minutes
  • Application Migration with AWS Application Migration Service - Finalizing Cutover•3 minutes
  • Introduction to AWS CloudEndure•4 minutes
  • Working of AWS CloudEndure•7 minutes
4 readings•Total 40 minutes
  • Use Case - VM Migration to the AWS Cloud Environment Using AWS Import/Export•10 minutes
  • Important AWS Service Update•10 minutes
  • Readme File for Application Migration with AWS Application Migration Service •10 minutes
  • Summary: Exploring AWS Migration Services•10 minutes
4 assignments•Total 38 minutes
  • Knowledge Check: Exploring AWS Migration Services•20 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Migrate Virtual Machines•6 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Server Migration Service and AWS Application Migration Service•6 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: AWS CloudEndure•6 minutes
3 discussion prompts•Total 15 minutes
  • Managing IAM Roles During VM Migration•5 minutes
  • Migrate 3-Tier App from Azure to AWS using AWS SMS•5 minutes
  • Benefits and Challenges of AWS CloudEndure for Disaster Recovery and Migration•5 minutes

This module is designed to assess an individual on the various concepts and teachings covered in this course. Evaluate your knowledge with a comprehensive graded quiz on Fundamentals of Cloud Migration. AWS Migration Strategies, AWS Application Migration and AWS Migration Services.

What's included

1 video1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt

1 video•Total 1 minute
  • Course Summary: Migrating to AWS Cloud•1 minute
1 reading•Total 30 minutes
  • Practice Project: Cloud Migration Strategy Development for Zenith Power Solutions•30 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
  • End Course Knowledge Check: Migrating to AWS Cloud•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
  • Describe Your Learning Journey•10 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

The Migrating to AWS Cloud course focuses on guiding learners through the process of migrating applications to AWS. It covers cloud migration strategies, including re-hosting, re-platforming, and refactoring. Key topics include AWS migration services such as AWS Migration Hub and Application Discovery Service. The course also explores the application discovery process, ensuring a smooth transition from on-premises to the cloud. Hands-on exercises are provided to demonstrate the practical aspects of application migration on AWS.

This course is designed for cloud enthusiasts, engineers, architects, and professionals who want to gain in-depth knowledge and practical skills in migrating applications to the cloud. It covers cloud migration strategies, tools, and services across different cloud platforms, ensuring participants are equipped with the expertise to manage AWS migration services.

Prior experience with AWS is not strictly required for an AWS migration course, but having a basic understanding of AWS services will help you grasp the concepts more easily.

In this course, you will learn how to design and implement effective application migration strategies to the cloud using AWS services. You'll gain hands-on experience with tools like AWS Application Discovery Service and AWS Application Migration Service, allowing you to analyze and migrate your applications seamlessly. Additionally, you will explore best practices for moving applications to AWS while ensuring scalability, security, and cost efficiency.

This course is designed to span approximately five weeks, with each week comprising roughly 2-3 hours of learning. Throughout this course, learners will engage with various educational resources, including video content on AWS Migration, reading materials to deepen understanding, graded quizzes to assess comprehension, and thought-provoking discussion prompts to encourage collaborative learning and critical thinking.

Yes. AWS native migration tools are generally low-cost or free, with charges applying mainly to the resources consumed (compute, storage, networking). Third-party tools may offer specialized features but often involve higher licensing or subscription fees.

Yes. The course covers rollback planning, snapshots, and recovery strategies to ensure that if migration issues arise, you can restore workloads or safely switch back to the original environment.

Security is ensured with end-to-end encryption, VPC isolation, IAM-based access control, and compliance with frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS. AWS migration services also support audit logging to track data movement.

In many cases, yes. AWS migration tools support hybrid environments and offer compatibility layers, but for highly proprietary dependencies, refactoring or custom integration may be necessary.

Learners get access to AWS documentation, discussion forums, and support channels. The course also provides guided labs and troubleshooting steps for common issues with AWS CLI, IAM roles, and environment configuration.

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Financial aid available,