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Cloud Computing Roadmap


├── 1. Foundation Phase

​│   ├── 1.1. Understanding Cloud Computing

│   │   ├── Learn the Basics

│   │   └── Read Key Literature

│   ├── 1.2. Cloud Strategy and Planning

│   │   ├── Define Cloud Strategy

│   │   ├── Current State Assessment

│   │   └── Create a Cloud Roadmap

├── 2. Cloud Service Provider Selection Phase

│   ├── 2.1. Evaluate Providers

│   │   ├── Major Providers (AWS, Azure, GCP)

│   │   └── Criteria for Selection

│   └── 2.2. Set Up Accounts

│       ├── Create Accounts

│       └── Billing and Governance

├── 3. Migration Planning Phase

│   ├── 3.1. Assessment and Planning

│   │   ├── Application Assessment

│   │   └── Migration Strategy

│   └── 3.2. Security and Compliance

│       ├── Security Policies

│       └── Compliance

├── 4. Infrastructure Setup Phase

│   ├── 4.1. Networking

│   │   ├── Virtual Networks

│   │   └── Security Groups and Firewalls

│   ├── 4.2. Compute Resources

│   │   ├── VMs and Containers

│   │   └── Auto-Scaling

│   └── 4.3. Storage Solutions

│       ├── Block Storage

│       └── Object Storage

├── 5. Data Management Phase

│   ├── 5.1. Databases

│   │   ├── Managed Databases

│   │   └── NoSQL Databases

│   └── 5.2. Data Migration

│       ├── Migration Tools

│       └── Data Lakes and Warehousing

├── 6. Application Modernization Phase

│   ├── 6.1. Serverless Computing

│   │   ├── Functions as a Service (FaaS)

│   │   └── Event-Driven Architecture

│   └── 6.2. Microservices

│       ├── Microservices Architecture

│       └── Service Mesh

├── 7. DevOps and Automation Phase

│   ├── 7.1. CI/CD Pipelines

│   │   ├── CI/CD Tools

│   │   └── Pipeline Automation

│   └── 7.2. Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

│       ├── IaC Tools

│       └── Configuration Management

├── 8. Monitoring and Management Phase

│   ├── 8.1. Monitoring Tools

│   │   ├── Cloud Monitoring

│   │   └── Third-Party Tools

│   └── 8.2. Logging and Alerts

│       ├── Centralized Logging

│       └── Alerts and Notifications

├── 9. Security and Governance Phase

│   ├── 9.1. Identity and Access Management (IAM)

│   │   ├── IAM Policies

│   │   └── Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

│   └── 9.2. Compliance and Auditing

│       ├── Compliance Tools

│       └── Auditing and Logging

├── 10. Optimization and Cost Management Phase

│   ├── 10.1. Performance Optimization

│   │   ├── Resource Optimization

│   │   └── Performance Tuning

│   └── 10.2. Cost Management

│       ├── Cost Monitoring Tools

│       └── Billing Alerts

└── 11. Continuous Improvement Phase

    ├── 11.1. Regular Reviews

    │   ├── Cloud Reviews

    │   └── Feedback Loops

    └── 11.2. Training and Development

        ├── Continuous Learning

        └── Certifications


  • Foundation Phase: Establishes the basics of cloud computing, including understanding, strategy, and planning.
  • Cloud Service Provider Selection Phase: Focuses on evaluating and selecting cloud service providers and setting up accounts.
  • Migration Planning Phase: Involves assessing applications, planning migration strategies, and ensuring security and compliance.
  • Infrastructure Setup Phase: Covers setting up networking, compute resources, and storage solutions.
  • Data Management Phase: Implements database solutions and data migration tools.
  • Application Modernization Phase: Focuses on serverless computing, event-driven architecture, and microservices.
  • DevOps and Automation Phase: Involves setting up CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code.
  • Monitoring and Management Phase: Covers monitoring tools, logging, and alert systems.
  • Security and Governance Phase: Implements IAM, compliance, and auditing practices.
  • Optimization and Cost Management Phase: Focuses on performance optimization and cost management.
  • Continuous Improvement Phase: Encourages regular reviews, feedback loops, continuous learning, and obtaining relevant certifications.

This tree representation provides a clear, structured view of the cloud computing roadmap, making it easier to understand and follow each phase and its components.