Ahead in the Cloud: Best Practices for Navigating the Future of Enterprise IT

The enterprise IT world has been screaming out for a book like this for a long time. Cloud practitioners will be familiar with the challenges of launching any size of cloud strategy in companies with on-premise IT, and the same difficulties and obstacles appear over and over. Cloud providers have offered whitepapers and generic presentations for years but mostly the information is fragmented and can be difficult to absorb in terms of converting to practical, actionable steps.Orban's book is the first time I've seen all the information you need in one place, and is broadly targeted to readers in an IT leadership role who will face the many questions around adoption and implementation. The book spends the first part dissecting the different adoption styles in a pragmatic way and then the remainder focuses on best practices and insights from companies that have completed the journey. The author made the wise decision to develop short chapters packed with information, so it's easy to absorb a few pages at a time.The writing style is clear and concise and he talks enthusiastically on a subject that can be difficult to convey. This is an extraordinarily broad and fluid area of IT and it's a truly admirable effort to corral all the important elements into one place. I've read many books on cloud and currently this is really "The Bible" when it comes to adoption and the real-life challenges of migration from on-premise solutions. This should be compulsory reading for anyone starting their corporate cloud journey - it will save a huge amount of time and frustration.

Whether you're thinking of migrating your applications to the cloud or in the midst of a cloud migration, this book contains insights every Executive and Technical professional should grasp to ensure a successful journey. Most Executives want to understand what other Executives are doing; this book has it. Most Technical professionals want to know what went right and wrong for others who have embarked on a similar path; this book has it. If you're a sales professional working with customers considering a move to the cloud, you should read this book so you can become a trusted advisor. This book is filled with customer use cases, lessons learned, best practices, thought-provoking questions, and much more that you can add to your toolset to differentiate yourself from other salespeople.As a non-technical person, I found that Stephen Orban did a great job of unpacking complex technical jargon into digestible and understandable concepts. There are links to resources in case you want to dive deeper into the topics discussed in the book. Hope you enjoy the book!

This is a comprehensive collection of blogs with the wisdom to help you to build your own Cloud strategy. It’s not a technical book, but it is a inspiration source for everyone starting the Cloud journey.

100% honest if you have migrated an organization or two successfully to the cloud and REINVENTED as part of the process this book will be more of a great chance to reflect on what you have been through, however....If you haven't, this book is a must. All leaders no matter where they are at in their cloud transformation journey will find value in this read.Even if you aren't any IT leader (IT employee, layperson, in IT sales) this book will be great. You will learn much about the cloud while also being entertained. This book is an A+ for anyone looking to learn more about the cloud in any capacity. I highly encourage you scroll back up and add to your cart. You will not regret it.

Great book (must read) for any leader who want their organization to move to cloud. It outlines framework that can be planned, road mapped and executed. It helps to understand different migration approaches, benefits of each and how to execute cloudification. It also helps on how to start building team, how to choose partners, and best practices on all around cloud programs. This is for organizations while are willing to go to cloud.In addition, it also has lot of insights from real customers who did this in last (5-7) years. That matters most - to learn new stuff from new experiences and newer approaches.Thank you Stephen Orban for writing real clouding business in this book.

Some good, high level content here about how to start and organize around a cloud journey - the stages of adoption, the cloud migration process, the 6 R's of migration strategy - all helpful. The reason I gave this 3 stars is that with the exception of the many customer stories at the end it is incredibly REPETITIVE. This book could easily be half as long - and more valuable as a result. Lots of re-posts of Stephen's past blogs (with an added intro), constants references to other sections where he talks about the same subject matter, make the organization of the content occasionally confusing. An editor would have helped. But again, you can tease out some good high-level paths to follow.

Stephen's book is a must reach for anyone working within cloud computing, or beginning to evaluate or leverage the cloud for their business. He had significant leadership roles prior to AWS (CIO of Dow Jones) and walks you through their journey, all the way from internal politics and hesitancy, to the digital transformation they went through and what it did for their brand(s). The book does a great job of including several folks who are within leadership roles at AWS, as well as other organizations, who Stephen has had a profound impact on and give their views on relevant subjects. Highly recommend!

This is incredibly useful for leaders across an organisation, no matter if you are in technology or another discipline. Stephan's advice is based on experience of success and failure. And covers the softer skills, such as culture and people management strategies needed to make decisions to execute your services in the cloud. Lots of points resonated with me and I know I am going to find use for it as a recurring reference point. Also easy to share your highlighted kindle mark up with colleagues!

📚 Insightful Guide to Enterprise IT: "Ahead in the Cloud" offers a comprehensive exploration of best practices and strategies for navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of enterprise IT in the cloud era. Written by industry experts, it provides valuable insights and actionable advice for IT professionals striving to stay ahead in a constantly changing environment.🌐 Navigating the Cloud Revolution: The book delves into key topics such as cloud migration, digital transformation, cybersecurity, hybrid cloud solutions, and more, offering practical guidance and real-world examples to help organizations successfully leverage cloud technologies for strategic advantage.🚀 Practical Strategies and Best Practices: Through a combination of case studies, frameworks, and best practices, "Ahead in the Cloud" equips readers with the knowledge and tools they need to make informed decisions, mitigate risks, and maximize the benefits of cloud adoption for their organizations.🔒 Addressing Security Challenges: One of the book's strengths lies in its thorough examination of security challenges and considerations in the cloud, providing actionable insights for implementing robust security measures and ensuring data protection in an increasingly complex threat landscape.📈 Optimizing Performance and Efficiency: With a focus on optimizing performance and efficiency in the cloud, the book offers guidance on selecting the right cloud services, managing costs, optimizing workloads, and harnessing the full potential of cloud-native technologies for business innovation and growth.📊 Data-Driven Decision Making: "Ahead in the Cloud" emphasizes the importance of data-driven decision-making and provides practical guidance on leveraging analytics, machine learning, and AI to extract actionable insights from data and drive business value in the cloud.🌟 Recommended Reading for IT Leaders: Whether you're an IT executive, manager, or practitioner, "Ahead in the Cloud" is a must-read resource that provides valuable perspectives, strategies, and best practices for navigating the future of enterprise IT with confidence and success.

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Today is my 3rd day working at AWS. Leading up to my start date, I read Ahead in the Cloud from cover to cover and it really helped me to understand why large customers are benefiting from what AWS can provide. I highly recommend this book to others who are looking to learn more about the journey from on-premise to cloud!

It is not a cook book but a knowledge sharing from experienced people, their positive results and pitfalls. Highly recommended for those who want to start seriously your cloud journey strategy.