Datacentre Modernization Workshop

A comprehensive guide for tackling the intricacies of modern IT

It delves into crucial aspects such as business drivers, cloud migration strategies, efficiency enhancements, cost-saving measures, compliance standards, and modernization roadmaps. Participants will acquire valuable insights into performance metrics, legal considerations, and various cloud service models. This workshop equips you with the knowledge and strategies needed to navigate and excel in the realm of modern data center infrastructure.

Data Centre Modernization is the key to unlocking:

Enhanced Efficiency and Cost Savings

By incorporating the latest technology, you can streamline your operations and reduce long-term maintenance costs.

Competitive Advantage

Embracing the latest technology trends gives you a significant edge in the market, ensuring you stay ahead of the competition.

Supporting Remote Work

Modernization allows your team to seamlessly adapt to flexible work environments, ensuring productivity and collaboration even in remote settings.

Enhanced Security

Up-to-date technology and modern systems can better protect your data and network against cyber threats. Security is a critical aspect of modernization, helping safeguard sensitive information.

At TechStar, we understand the challenges and opportunities that come with modernizing IT infrastructure. Our workshop is designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools needed to embark on this transformative journey with confidence.

Sessions

Learn more about the specific training and knowledge you will gain

Session 1: The Need for Modernization

• Business drivers for modernization
• Enhanced efficiency and cost savings
• Competitive advantage
• Supporting remote work

Session 2: Modernization Approaches

• Cloud migration strategies
• On-premises vs. cloud
• Hybrid cloud models
• Phased vs. all-at-once approaches

Session 3: Benefits of Modernization

• Improved agility
• Enhanced security
• Scalability and elasticity
• Simplified management

Session 4: Challenges of Outdated Infrastructure

• Legacy system limitations
• Security vulnerabilities
• Compliance risks
• High maintenance costs

Session 5: Creating a Modernization Roadmap

• Assessing current infrastructure
• Defining objectives and goals
• Identifying key stakeholders
• Budget and resource allocation

Session 6: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Measuring the success of modernization
• KPIs for infrastructure performance
• Tracking cost savings and ROI
• User satisfaction metrics

Session 7: Legal and Compliance Considerations

• Data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR)
• Industry-specific compliance (e.g., HIPAA)
• Legal contracts and agreements
• Data sovereignty

Session 8: Cloud Service Models

• Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
• Platform as a Service (PaaS)
• Software as a Service (SaaS)
• Function as a Service (FaaS)

Session 9: Cloud Deployment Models

• Public, private, and hybrid clouds
• Multi-cloud and inter-cloud strategies
• Edge computing and fog computing
• The need for quantum computing/

Session 10: Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Concepts

• IaC benefits and principles
• Declarative vs. imperative approaches
• Version control and collaboration
• Infrastructure templates and scripts

Session 11: IaC Tools and Frameworks

• Popular IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible)
• Integration with cloud providers
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines

Session 12: Cloud Migration Strategies - The 5 r’s of Migration

• Lift and shift (rehosting)
• Re-platforming (refactoring)
• Re-architecting
• Retire & Retain
• Cloud-native development.

Session 13: Migration Planning and Assessment

• Assessing application readiness
• Data migration strategies
• Risk assessment
• Risk mitigation
• Cost estimation

Session 14: Best Practices for Cloud Adoption

• Cloud governance and policies
• Security and compliance in the cloud
• Cost optimization strategies
• Monitoring and management tools

Why Data Centre Modernization?

The need for Data Centre IT modernization has been more critical. It's not just about staying up to date; it's about thriving in an era of innovation and disruption. Leveraging the use of latest technology standards to improve the business operations with regards to scaling and cost.