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A company is performing a cloud migration readiness assessment using the AWS Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF). They are currently evaluating how their existing IT asset management, portfolio management, and licensing will adapt to the cloud environment. Which CAF perspective is primarily concerned with these areas?
- AGovernance
- BPeople
- CBusiness
- DPlatform
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Governance
The Governance perspective of the AWS CAF focuses on skill areas related to IT asset management, portfolio management, project management, and licensing. It helps organizations define how to manage, control, and secure their cloud environments.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. The People perspective focuses on organizational structure, roles, and training.
- C. The Business perspective focuses on aligning IT with business strategies and financial management.
- D. The Platform perspective focuses on designing, implementing, and managing the cloud architecture.
CAF Governance Perspective
One of the six perspectives of the AWS Cloud Adoption Framework, focusing on the skills and processes needed to manage, control, and secure the cloud environment, including IT asset, portfolio, and licensing management.
- Ensures alignment with organizational policies.
- Manages IT assets and software licenses.
- Oversees project management and compliance in the cloud.
Memory trick: Six lenses for a clear cloud view.