Cloud fundamentals: On-premises, cloud and hybrid IT

Choose the right IT model for each workload based on requirements, risk, cost, security and licensing.

This 1-day live training explains cloud computing without treating cloud migration as an automatic goal. Participants compare on-premises, public cloud, private cloud and hybrid models, then evaluate workload placement, migration approaches, security, availability, cost and licensing.

You will understand

• What changes when infrastructure is operated on-premises or consumed from a cloud provider.

• The practical difference between IaaS, PaaS and SaaS and who manages each layer.

• How public, private and hybrid cloud models support different requirements.

• Why migration may involve rehosting, replatforming, refactoring, replacing or retaining a workload.

• How shared responsibility, backup, disaster recovery, BYOL concepts and licensing influence the final model.

Why attend?

Cloud discussions often begin with a provider or technology rather than the workload. Organizations may underestimate ongoing consumption, security responsibilities, licensing effects or migration complexity. This training provides a neutral framework for deciding what should remain on-premises, what should move and where a hybrid approach delivers the best result.

By the end of the training session, you will

• Explain cloud service and deployment models in business-friendly language.

• Assess workload requirements before selecting a location or migration approach.

• Compare the ownership, management and cost implications of on-premises and cloud models.

• Recognize the customer responsibilities that remain in cloud services.

• Design a hybrid strategy that considers data, performance, availability, security, cost and licensing.

Who's it for?

IT managers, infrastructure and cloud teams, solution architects, procurement and vendor management professionals, IT finance and FinOps specialists, SAM and ITAM teams, security teams and managers evaluating cloud or hybrid strategies. No advanced prerequisites are required. Beginner / Entry level.