Proj-2

Project 2: Programmatic Cloud Configuration and Deployment Step 1: Research Industry Standard Cloud Deployment Programmatic Approaches

Sophia has made it clear that she believes that learning how other companies approach their migration deployment efforts is a way to ensure that BallotOnline is considering the most efficient and cost-effective methods. So, before you begin setting up the configuration and deployment, take some time to research industry standard cloud deployment programmatic approaches across multiple clouds (e.g., AWS and Azure).

Engage in an online conversation with your colleagues to discuss cloud deployment programmatic approaches in the Discussion: Cloud Migration Programmatic Approaches.

After discussing the cloud migration programmatic approaches, move on to the next step, in which you will compare programmatic tool sets used in cloud deployment.

Take Action

Follow these steps to access the discussion:

· Click My Tools in the top navigation bar.

· Click Discussions.

· Select the relevant discussion. 

Once in the discussion, you can Start a New Thread, as well as respond to threads others have created. Use the discussion to develop awareness, share your thoughts, ask questions, and reflect. Remember that everyone brings a valuable and unique perspective, and treat everyone with respect.

Project 2: Programmatic Cloud Configuration and Deployment Step 2: Review and Compare Cloud Deployment Programmatic Tools

In this step, you will learn about some of the leading cloud deployment programmatic tool sets for application and server management.

Review the  Information Automation Tools provided by Microsoft Azure.

After reviewing and creating a feature comparison table for four most promising tools, you will submit your comparison using the  Cloud Deployment Programmatic Tool Set Comparison Guide.

In the next step, you will take a detailed look at  Azure Resource Manager template.

Take Action

Submit your assignment to your instructor for review and feedback.

Follow these steps to access the assignment:

· Click My Tools in the top navigation bar.

· Click Assignments.

· Select the relevant assignment.

Project 2: Programmatic Cloud Configuration and Deployment Step 3: Explore and Evaluate Azure Resource Manager templates

You and your colleagues agree that the three tools have their pros and cons, and the best tool depends on the situation involved. At this point, Sophia is interested in learning more about deploying infrastructure using Azure Resource Manager templates.

After reviewing Azure Resource Manager templates, engage in an online conversation with your colleagues at BallotOnline in the Discussion: Evaluation of Azure Resource Manager templates.

Take Action

Follow these steps to access the discussion:

· Click My Tools in the top navigation bar.

· Click Discussions.

· Select the relevant discussion.

Once in the discussion, you can Start a New Thread, as well as respond to threads others have created. Use the discussion to develop awareness, share your thoughts, ask questions, and reflect. Remember that everyone brings a valuable and unique perspective, and treat everyone with respect.

Project 2: Programmatic Cloud Configuration and Deployment Step 4: Complete the Prerequisites to Deploy a Windows Stack

Sophia has asked you to evaluate how you can automate the deployment of BallotOnline's Windows-based  application stacks. Automating the deployment would allow for a faster turnaround time and avoid user errors that could occur during a manual deployment.

Take Action

Follow the  instructions for getting started provided by Microsoft Azure to complete the cloud.

When you have completed the prerequisites to deploy a Windows stack, you can proceed to the next step: creating and deploying a server stack.

Project 2: Programmatic Cloud Configuration and Deployment Step 5: Create and Deploy an ARM template

Now that you have completed the prerequisites to deploy a Windows stack, you will deploy a basic application server stack using an Azure ARM template.

Take Action

Review the following documentation to familiarize yourself with deploying Azure services using ARM templates:  Azure ARM Template Documentation .

Now  Create and Deploy an ARM template . Take screenshots of your work for documentation purposes. Save them in the  Microsoft Azure Arm Template Guide .

After deploying a basic application server stack, you can proceed to the next step, in which you will determine the scalability of your stack to see how it handles loads, distributions, and requests.

Project 2: Programmatic Cloud Configuration and Deployment Step 6: Add Flexibility Using Parameters and Outputs

In the last step, you created an Azure Resource Manager (ARM) template and added an Azure storage account to the ARM template. You might have noticed that there's a problem with your template. The storage account name is hardcoded. You can only use this template to deploy the same storage account every time. To deploy a storage account with a different name, you would have to create a new template, which isn't a practical way to automate your deployments. The storage account SKU is also hardcoded, which means you can't vary the type of storage account for different environments. You can make your template more reusable by adding a parameter for the storage account SKU. In this step, you learn about the parameters and outputs sections of the template and then create a more complex environment.

Take Action

Follow the instructions on how to  add flexibility using parameters and outputs . Then you will create a static web page using your newly created storage account.

Remember to take screenshots for each task and save them to the  Microsoft Azure Arm Template Guide  used in the previous step.

Once you have finished evaluating scalability of a basic application server stack, you can proceed to the final step, in which you will record your programmatic approach in a document.

Project 2: Programmatic Cloud Configuration and Deployment Step 7: Write the Final Cloud Deployment Programmatic Approach Document

The Cloud Deployment Programmatic Approach is designed to provide BallotOnline with an alternate programmatic approach and tool sets that align with BallotOnline's technical and business requirements.

Use the  Cloud Deployment Programmatic Approach Document Guide to write your Cloud Deployment Programmatic Approach and submit it after reading the instructions below. The final document should be between eight and 10 pages.

The Cloud Deployment Programmatic Approach will enable you to consolidate the work that you have completed in the steps along with some additional elements (scope, executive summary, etc.) to create a comprehensive programmatic approach. Sophia will present your work at the executive meeting.

Check Your Evaluation Criteria

Before you submit your assignment, review the competencies below, which your instructor will use to evaluate your work. A good practice would be to use each competency as a self-check to confirm you have incorporated all of them. To view the complete grading rubric, click My Tools, select Assignments from the drop-down menu, and then click the project title.

· 6.5: Investigate the underlying technologies (virtualization, data center infrastructure, servers).

· 6.8: Review, evaluate, and utilize emerging technologies related to cloud to support business needs.

· 9.3: Develop documentation (plans, policies, and procedures) to support cloud operation.

· 10.2: Create and deploy virtual machines.

· 10.3: Configure cloud management tools and software.

· 10.4: Configure cloud orchestration and automation software.

· 11.3: Upgrade the infrastructure to increase capacity.

· 11.4: Monitor system performance.

Take Action

Submit your assignment to your instructor for review and feedback.

Follow these steps to access the assignment:

· Click My Tools in the top navigation bar.

· Click Assignments.

· Select the relevant assignment.

Now that you have researched the industry standard cloud deployment programmatic approaches, you will discuss the critical elements of a successful programmatic approach. You should cover the following areas:

· What is the difference between programmatic and nonprogrammatic approaches?

· How would a programmatic approach address the data governance requirements?

· How would a programmatic approach address infrastructure and application security requirements?

· Are there any regulatory requirements to consider?

· Will the approach favor lift and shift migration methodology or building new infrastructure and then moving data? Why?

· Will the programmatic approach use existing organizational standards?

· How will the programmatic approach scale?

______________________-Answer the below separately on the same document with it’s own references______________________

Discussion: Evaluation of Azure Resource Monitor Templates

Now that you have reviewed Azure Resource Manager templates, you will discuss and evaluate critical elements Stacks. You should cover the following areas: 

· What are ARM templates? 

· What are some specific use cases where ARM templates can be beneficial? 

· Are there alternatives (either Azure or third party) to ARM templates? 

· What are some of the best practices for managing and maintaining ARM templates? 

· How can you ensure your ARM templates are secure? 

· What tools can be used to author ARM templates? 

· How can you use ARM templates to deploy resources across multiple regions? 

· What are some common mistakes to avoid when creating ARM templates? 

· How can you test ARM templates before deploying them? 

Project 2: Programmatic Cloud Configuration and Deployment Step 1: Research Industry Standard Cloud Deployment Programmatic Approaches

Sophia has made it clear that she believes that learning how other companies approach their migration deployment efforts is a way to ensure that BallotOnline is considering the most efficient and cost-effective methods. So, before you begin setting up the configuration and deployment, take some time to research industry standard cloud deployment programmatic approaches across multiple clouds (e.g., AWS and Azure).

Engage in an online conversation with your colleagues to discuss cloud deployment programmatic approaches in the Discussion: Cloud Migration Programmatic Approaches.

After discussing the cloud migration programmatic approaches, move on to the next step, in which you will compare programmatic tool sets used in cloud deployment.

Take Action

Follow these steps to access the discussion:

· Click My Tools in the top navigation bar.

· Click Discussions.

· Select the relevant discussion. 

Once in the discussion, you can Start a New Thread, as well as respond to threads others have created. Use the discussion to develop awareness, share your thoughts, ask questions, and reflect. Remember that everyone brings a valuable and unique perspective, and treat everyone with respect.

Project 2: Programmatic Cloud Configuration and Deployment Step 2: Review and Compare Cloud Deployment Programmatic Tools

In this step, you will learn about some of the leading cloud deployment programmatic tool sets for application and server management.

Review the  Information Automation Tools provided by Microsoft Azure.

After reviewing and creating a feature comparison table for four most promising tools, you will submit your comparison using the  Cloud Deployment Programmatic Tool Set Comparison Guide.

In the next step, you will take a detailed look at  Azure Resource Manager template.

Take Action

Submit your assignment to your instructor for review and feedback.

Follow these steps to access the assignment:

· Click My Tools in the top navigation bar.

· Click Assignments.

· Select the relevant assignment.

Project 2: Programmatic Cloud Configuration and Deployment Step 3: Explore and Evaluate Azure Resource Manager templates

You and your colleagues agree that the three tools have their pros and cons, and the best tool depends on the situation involved. At this point, Sophia is interested in learning more about deploying infrastructure using Azure Resource Manager templates.

After reviewing Azure Resource Manager templates, engage in an online conversation with your colleagues at BallotOnline in the Discussion: Evaluation of Azure Resource Manager templates.

Take Action

Follow these steps to access the discussion:

· Click My Tools in the top navigation bar.

· Click Discussions.

· Select the relevant discussion.

Once in the discussion, you can Start a New Thread, as well as respond to threads others have created. Use the discussion to develop awareness, share your thoughts, ask questions, and reflect. Remember that everyone brings a valuable and unique perspective, and treat everyone with respect.

Project 2: Programmatic Cloud Configuration and Deployment Step 4: Complete the Prerequisites to Deploy a Windows Stack

Sophia has asked you to evaluate how you can automate the deployment of BallotOnline's Windows-based  application stacks. Automating the deployment would allow for a faster turnaround time and avoid user errors that could occur during a manual deployment.

Take Action

Follow the  instructions for getting started provided by Microsoft Azure to complete the cloud.

When you have completed the prerequisites to deploy a Windows stack, you can proceed to the next step: creating and deploying a server stack.

Project 2: Programmatic Cloud Configuration and Deployment Step 5: Create and Deploy an ARM template

Now that you have completed the prerequisites to deploy a Windows stack, you will deploy a basic application server stack using an Azure ARM template.

Take Action

Review the following documentation to familiarize yourself with deploying Azure services using ARM templates:  Azure ARM Template Documentation .

Now  Create and Deploy an ARM template . Take screenshots of your work for documentation purposes. Save them in the  Microsoft Azure Arm Template Guide .

After deploying a basic application server stack, you can proceed to the next step, in which you will determine the scalability of your stack to see how it handles loads, distributions, and requests.

Project 2: Programmatic Cloud Configuration and Deployment Step 6: Add Flexibility Using Parameters and Outputs

In the last step, you created an Azure Resource Manager (ARM) template and added an Azure storage account to the ARM template. You might have noticed that there's a problem with your template. The storage account name is hardcoded. You can only use this template to deploy the same storage account every time. To deploy a storage account with a different name, you would have to create a new template, which isn't a practical way to automate your deployments. The storage account SKU is also hardcoded, which means you can't vary the type of storage account for different environments. You can make your template more reusable by adding a parameter for the storage account SKU. In this step, you learn about the parameters and outputs sections of the template and then create a more complex environment.

Take Action

Follow the instructions on how to  add flexibility using parameters and outputs . Then you will create a static web page using your newly created storage account.

Remember to take screenshots for each task and save them to the  Microsoft Azure Arm Template Guide  used in the previous step.

Once you have finished evaluating scalability of a basic application server stack, you can proceed to the final step, in which you will record your programmatic approach in a document.

Project 2: Programmatic Cloud Configuration and Deployment Step 7: Write the Final Cloud Deployment Programmatic Approach Document

The Cloud Deployment Programmatic Approach is designed to provide BallotOnline with an alternate programmatic approach and tool sets that align with BallotOnline's technical and business requirements.

Use the  Cloud Deployment Programmatic Approach Document Guide to write your Cloud Deployment Programmatic Approach and submit it after reading the instructions below. The final document should be between eight and 10 pages.

The Cloud Deployment Programmatic Approach will enable you to consolidate the work that you have completed in the steps along with some additional elements (scope, executive summary, etc.) to create a comprehensive programmatic approach. Sophia will present your work at the executive meeting.

Check Your Evaluation Criteria

Before you submit your assignment, review the competencies below, which your instructor will use to evaluate your work. A good practice would be to use each competency as a self-check to confirm you have incorporated all of them. To view the complete grading rubric, click My Tools, select Assignments from the drop-down menu, and then click the project title.

· 6.5: Investigate the underlying technologies (virtualization, data center infrastructure, servers).

· 6.8: Review, evaluate, and utilize emerging technologies related to cloud to support business needs.

· 9.3: Develop documentation (plans, policies, and procedures) to support cloud operation.

· 10.2: Create and deploy virtual machines.

· 10.3: Configure cloud management tools and software.

· 10.4: Configure cloud orchestration and automation software.

· 11.3: Upgrade the infrastructure to increase capacity.

· 11.4: Monitor system performance.

Take Action

Submit your assignment to your instructor for review and feedback.

Follow these steps to access the assignment:

· Click My Tools in the top navigation bar.

· Click Assignments.

· Select the relevant assignment.