The cloud allows you to set up a virtual working environment facilitating your business. It has become a vital component for business as technology becomes embedded in modern life. Every leader needs to understand the cloud and how it operates as well as the potential dangers and pitfalls associated with cloud computing. Knowledgeable monitoring and maintenance can be the difference between the success and failure of the technology’s use.With this course, you will discover the specifics of how the cloud can be a successful business tool.This course touches on the definition of “the cloud”, the different models for business, its advantages, the risks, how to manage security issues, device management, service-oriented architecture, business processes, best practices and monitoring measures.