TechTarget’s all-new Cloud University -Class Has Begun - Enrollment is Now Open!

We’d like to invite you to enroll in TechTarget’s all-new Cloud University – a unique online education program designed to target the core constituents of  your organization affected by cloud computing.

Each lesson – which is “taught” by a key industry expert  knowledgeable in your specific role – builds on the previous one, and provides  you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions on your path to cloud  computing.

This classroom, CIO Strategies for the Cloud – taught by Mark  Bowker, Senior Analyst at the Enterprise Strategy Group, is designed to help  CIOs navigate both business and technology obstacles on the road to cloud  computing success. When completed, you’ll have a thorough understanding of the  benefits and pressures a cloud implementation can put on your organization.

COURSE  DESCRIPTION (Each Lesson  Approximately 5 Minutes In Length)

Lesson 1: Doing the Math: Is Cloud Computing Right for your Business?
The old business maxim is especially true in cloud  computing: You cannot manage what you don’t measure. In this first lesson, Mark  Bowker shares ways to determine the benefits and drawbacks of the cloud for  your organization, as well as methods to calculate anticipated costs and ROI of  cloud initiatives.

Lesson 2: Understanding Cloud Strengths
Many organizations are attracted to cloud computing as a  way to save on infrastructure implementations, software installations and other  capital expenses - but cloud-based IT can often rapidly and dramatically  improve things such as organizational planning and collaboration. In this  lesson, Bowker explains how to make the most of a move to the cloud.

Lesson 3: Bridging Public and Private Clouds
Hybrid clouds that merge public and private systems are  the logical conclusion for most enterprises considering virtual infrastructure.  Check out this lesson to discover which flavor of cloud best suits each process  in your organization and learn the technologies and skills required to  seamlessly integrate public and private assets.

Lesson 4: Cloud Success Stories
In the final lesson, hear about successful cloud implementations  at several large enterprises and see how other IT leaders handled the projects,  from up-front assessment through implementation, monitoring and beyond.      

Best of all, when you’ve completed the course, see what  you’ve learned by testing your knowledge with our Final Quiz!

 Find out for yourself what Cloud University  offers and enroll in this class today!