Case Study Introduction

• Case Study Introduction
• Consulting company background
• Overview of the value proposition
• Outline of the key stakeholders
• High-level definition of the business drivers

Workshop 1 – Establish the Architecture Capability

• Practice the Preliminary Phase
• Requirements Gathering & Artifact Refinement
• Group Presentation
• Coaching Sessions

Workshop 2 – Developing a Vision

• Practice the Vision Phase (A)
• Requirements Gathering & Artifact Refinement
• Group Presentation
• Coaching Sessions

Workshop 3 – Establish the Architecture / Programme Mgt Office

• Practice the Architecture Change Mgt Phase (H)
• Artifact Refinement
• Group Presentation
• Coaching Sessions

Workshop 4 – Defining the Business Architecture

• Practice the Business Architecture Phase (B)
• Requirements Gathering & Artifact Refinement
• Group Presentation
• Coaching Sessions

Workshop 5 – Defining the Information Systems Architecture

• Practice the Application & Data Architecture Phases (C1 / C2)
• Requirements Gathering & Artifact Refinement
• Group Presentation
• Coaching Sessions

Workshop 6 – Defining the Technology Architecture

• Practice the Technology Architecture Phase (D)
• Requirements Gathering & Artifact Refinement
• Group Presentation
• Coaching Sessions

Workshop 7 – Determining Solutions & Opportunities

• Practice the Solutions & Opportunities Phase (E)
• Requirements Gathering & Artifact Refinement
• Group Presentation
• Coaching Sessions

Workshop 8 – Refining the Architectures

• Practicing ADM iteration and Architecture partitioning
• Requirements Gathering & Artifact Refinement
• Group Presentation
• Coaching Sessions

Workshop 9 – Finalising the Solution

• Practice the Solutions & Opportunities Phase (E)
• Requirements Gathering & Artifact Refinement
• Group Presentation
• Coaching Sessions

Workshop 10 – Architecture Planning

• Practice the Migration Planning Phase (F)
• Artifact Refinement
• Group Presentation
• Coaching Sessions

Workshop 11 – Solution Implementation

• Practice the Implementation Governance Phase (G)
• Artifact Refinement
• Group Presentation
• Coaching Sessions

• Managers responsible for employees that are working on enterprise architectures, solution architectures, programmes of work and projects
• Managers responsible for employees that are working on enterprise architectures, solution architectures, programmes of work and projects
• Staff involved in architecture work, such as project managers, business analysts, security architects, enterprise architects, solution architects and technology architects, who have some experience with using TOGAF
• Graduates who are keen to fast-track their hands-on architecture experience

• Knowledge and the practical application of the TOGAF architecture development method (ADM)
• Knowledge and the practical application of the TOGAF architecture development method (ADM)
• Ability to understand and prioritise complex and conflicting stakeholders concerns and business requirements
• Understanding a very complex stakeholder scenario and applying the appropriate use of stakeholder management and engagement techniques to define a clear vision
• Practical definition and refinement of architecture principles that align to business drivers, goals and constraints and map to specific key performance indicators
• Development of populated architectures and artifacts that can be applied to any business problem
• Improved awareness of the types of security threats and the different approaches on how these threats can be mitigated
• Ability to present complex material in a simple and engaging manner.

This 3-day breakthrough course addresses the challenge of how to apply The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) in small, medium and large businesses.   It immerses participants in a realistic and highly practical digital workplace transformation solution that will revolutionise the way architects, project managers and business analysts, approach enterprise and solution architecture.  

Based on proven solution architectures using Microsoft, Citrix and VMware products, the course includes:

• Practical workshops, where every step of The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) is explained and practiced in collaborative groups of 4 people or less
• Extensive set of customisable templates are supplied to apply to real business problems
• Modelling tool is supplied for use, prior to the course, and populated artifacts based on real-world experience are discussed and supplied to participants, to show the art of the possible

Prerequisites

No previous experience with AWS (Amazon Web Services) is needed but candidates should ideally have at least 2 years experience in IT.

Fees per person

AWS Technical Essentials (1 day)

• $690 + gst

Fees include:

• Course presentation
• Printed course workbook
• Full catering including sit-down lunch each day

Enquire about our excellent team rates.

Also available for in-house presentation.

1. Introduction to Cloud Computing

• History of cloud computing
• Benefits of cloud computing
• Five cloud characteristics (NIST)
• Three cloud service models (NIST)
• Four cloud deployment models (NIST)

2. Introduction to Amazon Web Services

• Overview of AWS Core Concepts, Key Services and Terminology
• Navigating the AWS Management Console

3. AWS Security, Identity & Access Management

• Understanding users, groups, policies and roles
• Understanding multi-factor authentication (MFA)

4. AWS Infrastructure: Compute, Storage & Networking

• Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2)
• Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)
• Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3)
• Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS)

5. AWS Database Services

• Amazon DynamoDB
• Amazon Relational Database Services (RDS)

6. AWS Management Tools

• Auto Scaling
• Amazon CloudWatch
• Elastic Load Balancing (ELB)
• AWS Trusted Advisor

7. AWS and DevOps

• Overview of a DevOps culture
• AWS Toolchain Components
• AWS Command Line Interface (CLI)
• AWS Software Development Kits

• Individuals and organisations seeking a foundational understanding of Amazon Web Services
• Managers responsible for employees that are working on Amazon Web Services initiatives or projects
• Technical employees involved in Amazon Web Services initiatives or projects, such as project managers, business analysts, security architects, enterprise architects, solution architects and infrastructure architects

• Recognise AWS platform terminology, key concepts and navigate the AWS Management Console
• Understand the foundational services relating to compute, storage and networking
• Understand the AWS security controls and key concepts relating to identity and access management
• Understand the core AWS database services
• Understand the basics of key AWS management tools
• Understand the key concepts around using AWS software development kits and enabling a DevOps culture