Choosing a Cloud Platform for Developers: AWS, Azure, and GCP

Migrating your applications to the cloud? Review the top three cloud providers: Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.

Introduction

• Considering the cloud choices
• What you should know

1. On-Premise vs. Cloud Services

• Solutions before cloud computing
• Evaluate urgency of cloud migration
• Establish goals for cloud migration

2. Baseline Functionality Available in the Cloud

• Current major cloud providers
• Storing data and files
• Executing code
• Analytics and insights

3. Historical Strengths of Three Major Cloud Providers

• Amazon Web Services
• Google Cloud Platform
• Microsoft Azure

4. Compliance in the Cloud

• Business regulations overview
• GDPR (EU data regulations)
• HIPAA (US health care regulations)

5. Human Resources for the Cloud

• Assess current skills and needs
• Evolve roles and expertise
• Prioritize learning and testing

6. Prototype for Your Needs

• Evaluate specialized functionality
• Gather insights through implementation
• Image-to-text prototype example

7. Design for Adaptability

• Switch cloud providers as needed
• Containers for your code
• Streamline cloud processes

Conclusion

• Continuing the cloud platform journey