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What is the first step in transitioning to cloud computing?
Consolidation
What does virtualization enable in cloud architectures?
Abstraction and aggregation of data center resources
What is the role of automation in the transition to cloud computing?
Optimizes virtualized IT resources
Which of the following are necessary requirements for creating a cloud service?
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Cloud computing allows agencies to operate in isolation.
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What is a virtual machine?
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The process that enhances security in cloud computing is called ________.
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Study Notes
Transitioning to Cloud Computing
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Step 1: Consolidation
- Begins with server, storage, and network resource consolidation.
- Reduces redundancy, minimizes wasted space, and increases equipment utilization.
- Achieved through virtualization, denser computing hardware, or high-performance computing.
- Promotes modernization of networks and applications to enhance communication between legacy and modern systems.
- Involves securing sensitive information while ensuring a robust cloud platform for data in transit and at rest.
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Step 2: Virtualization
- Forms the foundational layer for cloud architecture, abstracting and aggregating data center resources.
- Creates a unified resource pool for application loads, allowing on-demand resource allocation.
- Improves efficiency by decoupling physical infrastructure from hosted applications and services.
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Step 3: Automation
- Optimizes virtualized IT resources, transforming infrastructure into a dynamic environment.
- Reduces manual processes, streamlining runtime operations via trusted policies.
- Encourages focus on managing service levels rather than the underlying infrastructure.
- Aims to lower operating expenses by reallocating resources, responding to capacity demands in real-time, and integrating system management.
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Step 4: Utility
- Incorporates self-service and metering for effective cloud service management.
- Users can directly obtain and allocate resources for mission-critical needs without intermediary delays.
- Reduces operational costs since services are charged only upon usage, enhancing efficiency.
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Step 5: Cloud
- Facilitates significant communication and data sharing among previously isolated systems.
- Fosters collaboration within and between government agencies, allowing shared services and reduced costs.
Virtual Machine
- A virtual machine is a software-based computer that operates an OS and applications similar to a physical computer.
- Comprises configuration files supported by the physical resources of a host.
- Features virtual devices that mimic physical hardware, enhancing portability, manageability, and security.
- Offers additional benefits over traditional physical machines, including simplified backups and increased resource efficiency.
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This quiz covers the essential steps for transitioning an agency to cloud computing, starting with the critical phase of resource consolidation. Learn how virtualization and denser computing hardware contribute to increased efficiency and reduced redundancy in cloud migration. Explore the strategic planning required for successful implementation.
