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Data in the Cloud: Executive Briefing

This course will talk you through the aspects to consider when shifting your data from on-prem systems to the cloud.

Ben Weissman - Pluralsight course - Data in the Cloud: Executive Briefing
by Ben Weissman
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With more and more workloads moving to cloud, your data is moving there as well. In this course, Data in the Cloud: Executive Briefing, explores when to consider shifting your data from on-prem systems to the cloud. First, you’ll build a common understanding on what a cloud is and which advantages a cloud solution offers over traditional on-prem deployments. Then, you will discover how data comes into play and which options you have to implement your data solutions in the cloud. Finally, you'll get into the challenges and security aspects that come with shifting your data to the cloud. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge needed to understand what you need to do before and while your data is living in the cloud.

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Ben Weissman - Pluralsight course - Data in the Cloud: Executive Briefing
Ben Weissman

Ben Weissman has been working with SQL Server since SQL Server 6.5, mainly in the BI/Datawarehousing field. He is a Data Platform MVP, author and speaker at data events around the world.

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