Cloud Standup:
A practical methodology for cloud continuous improvement.
The dynamic nature of cloud workloads requires a continuous improvement process to ensure that the value of the cloud is achieved.
Cloud Standup is a repeatable methodology that aligns cloud strategy with the objectives of the organization. Specialists from ITZDATA work together with IT leaders to chart and execute the cloud vision.
Using vendor-native tools, the cloud platform is analyzed continuously. Resulting actions are implemented with the customer:
1. Costs
Analyze cloud spend with ITZ Billing, our award-winning FinOps tool (included) and implement resource usage recommendations from AWS Compute Optimizer.
2. Observability
Review system alerts and performance monitoring configurations using native AWS tools.
3. Reliability
Assess architecture and infrastructure components, identify and mitigate potential risks.
4. Security
Analyze security posture using AWS Trusted Advisor / AWS Security Hub and address potential vulnerabilities.
5. Innovation
Advise on new initiatives, collaborate on implementation.
A proactive approach, combined with world-class technical support drives cost efficiencies. While at the same time, workloads are kept secure, resilient and up-to-date with cloud innovations.
FAQ
Cloud Standup is geared towards companies and institutions who have some experience working on the cloud (2 or more years) who consider that it is possible to get more value from their investment. These organizations face common challenges such as:
- Cloud spend is going out of control. It is necessary to verify that resources are being spent only on what's necessary.
- There have been service interruptions due to infrastructure issues.
- There is uncertainty about whether recommended security practices are being followed.
- A new project will be deployed to the cloud and specialized assistance is required.
- Etc.
The duration of a Cloud Standup methodology implementation will depend on the size and complexity of the workloads of an organization. A common duration is around 3 months. This is broken up into three phases:
- Execution of a Well-Architected Framework Review (2-3 weeks).
- Presentation of Well-Architected Framework Review and prioritization of improvement initiatives. (1 week).
- Execution of 4 biweekly Cloud Standup sessions (8 weeks).
The cost of Cloud Standup will depend on the size and complexity of the workloads in the implementation scope. A fixed price is quoted based on a maximum of work hours. For more information, reach out to our sales team (hello@itzdata.tech).
ITZDATA's consulting team is responsible for implementing Cloud Standup. The team is made up of engineers with broad experience in cloud and database projects. All members have AWS Professional certifications.
Success stories
San Martín: Cloud Standup – continuous improvement and optimization on AWS
San Martín embarked on a strategic cloud optimization initiative by implementing Cloud Standup.
Plus Technologies and Innovations – Cloud-native transformation
PlusTI embarked on a cloud architecture project to maximize the benefits of running on the cloud, providing more deployment alternatives to its customers and exploring new innovative use cases for its technology.
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