Yours

9.11.3: Hands On Lab Exercises

Introduction to Cloud Computing · LibreTexts

0%

Contents

    Text

    Size
    100%
    Theme
    Typeface
    Line length
    Spacing

    From LibreTexts, under CC BY 4.0, as the source states it; its equations are written in TeX, which the PDF shows typeset. This page at LibreTexts.

    Lab: Creating a Workload Migration Plan

    Objective: Develop a comprehensive migration and implementation plan for moving on-premises workloads to the cloud.

    Scenario: RetailMax operates three on-premises applications:

    1. E-commerce Website: Java application, Apache/Tomcat, MySQL database, 50,000 daily users, seasonal peaks (3x during holidays)
    2. Inventory Management System: .NET application, SQL Server database, internal use only, 200 concurrent users, requires low latency to warehouse systems
    3. Data Analytics Pipeline: Python batch jobs running on a Hadoop cluster, processes 2TB nightly, generates reports for executives

    Instructions:

    1. Workload Profiling (20 min): Create a workload profile for each application covering: compute requirements, storage needs, network dependencies, availability SLA, security/compliance needs, scaling pattern, and latency sensitivity.
    2. Migration Strategy Selection (15 min): For each workload, select a migration approach (lift-and-shift, re-platform, or re-architect). Create a decision matrix showing: Workload | Strategy | Justification | Estimated Effort | Expected Benefits.
    3. Cloud Architecture Design (25 min): Design the target cloud architecture including:
      • VPC layout with public and private subnets across 2 availability zones
      • Placement of each workload component
      • Load balancing strategy (specify Layer 4 vs Layer 7)
      • Scaling approach for each workload
      • Database migration approach
    4. Migration Sequencing (15 min): Create a phased migration timeline. Which workload do you migrate first, and why? Identify dependencies between workloads and risks at each phase.
    5. Cost Optimization Plan (15 min): For the migrated environment, identify at least 5 specific optimization opportunities (right-sizing, reserved instances, auto-scaling schedules, storage tiering, etc.) with estimated savings.

    Deliverables:

    • Three workload profile documents
    • Migration strategy decision matrix
    • Target architecture diagram with VPC, subnets, and component placement
    • Phased migration timeline
    • Cost optimization recommendations with estimated savings

    This page titled 9.11.3: Hands On Lab Exercises was last modified on Wed, 23 Sep 2026 02:33:54 GMT and is shared under a CC BY 4.0 license and was authored, remixed, and/or curated by Felix Amoruwa.