1. Proposed Cloud Strategy
20-AUG-18 Taken from v1.2 slide deck.
Infrastructure Technical Advisory Group
August 20, 2018

2. Proposed Cloud Strategy
Agenda
Proposed Cloud Strategy
Introduction
Approach
Strategy Stages
Questions

3. Introduction Why a Cloud Strategy? Cloud introduces new challenges
Cloud can be disruptive
Cloud can be risky
Cloud is rapidly evolving
Challenges:
Security
Financial
Governance
Operationalization
Support mission
Governance
Foundations
Economics
Enable cloud consumption
Move everything to cloud
Interfere with your existing cloud activities
Reduce DOIT staff

4. Approach Establish Initial Direction Understand Current State
People
Process
Technology
Governance
Establish Initial Direction
Understand Current State
Define Desired Future State
Prepare for Cloud Journey
Begin Cloud Journey
Technology is the “easy” part, people and process are the challenge
Governance includes financial, security and data concerns
Initial goals are to encourage innovation and experimentation and the ability to pivot when needed.
Socialization of the final strategy, solid training plans, and operational excellence will be keys to successful cloud deployments.
Innovate
Experiment
Pivot
Socialize
Train
Operate

5. Gather stakeholder input on proposed strategy and refine as needed
Strategy Stages
Establish Initial Direction
Define “cloud”
Always consider cloud options
Define or revise roles
Look for quick wins
Understand Current State
Already in Cloud
Standardization and automation level
Data governance
Security controls
Define Desired Future State
Cloud Brokerage
What to deliver
Operational support
Prepare for Cloud Journey
Define or revise policies
Create training plans
Document operational objectives and procedures
Create foundational Roadmap
Begin Cloud Journey
Implement foundational infrastructure
Design for operational objectives and procedures
Form Tiger Teams to work on quick wins
Establish feedback loops
Gather stakeholder input on proposed strategy and refine as needed
Socialize strategy

6. Questions