Cloud Automation, New Approaches for Provisioning and Managing

Cloud Automation
New Approaches for Provisioning and Managing
Cloud automation is a broad term that refers to the processes and tools an organization uses to reduce the manual efforts associated with provisioning and managing cloud computing workloads. IT teams can apply cloud automation to private, public and hybrid cloud environments. With cloud automation, an organization eliminates the repetitive and manual processes for workload deployment and management. To achieve cloud automation, an IT team needs to use orchestration and automation tools that run on top of their virtualized environment. Orchestration enables an administrator to codify the various steps and processes involved with workload deployment and management, while automation invokes those steps without human intervention. Learn from other ITMA members how they are taking making an impact with cloud automation.

When implemented properly, cloud automation saves an IT team time and money. It also leads to fewer errors, as organizations can construct more predictable and reliable workflows. This plays directly into better IT and corporate governance.

Details coming soon. Please take note of our NEW Meeting Location - Notos in Cascade, MI (Map & Address Below)

     Agenda

8:00 - 8:30 | Registration & Networking

8:30 - 8:45 | Welcome & Introductions

8:45 - 8:55 | Sponsor Profile
Tim Dechant, Chief Partnership Office, Information Technology Partners 

8:55 - 9:05 | Member Update
Anne Pentiak,  CBSP, Business Solutions Representative, IT Sector Lead, West Michigan Works!

9:10 - 9:50 | Sean Henkel, Enterprise Infrastructure Director, Spectrum Health

9:50 - 10:05 | Break

10:05 - 10:45 | Bill Dewitt, Director IT Infrastructure, Gordon Food Service

10:50 - 11:30 | Nate Dykens, Enterprise IT Cloud Architect, Amway

11:30 - 12:00 | Discussion & Lunch  

Map & Parking - Please take notice of our NEW Meeting Location!
Notos is located 1 1/4 mile east of I-96 on 28th Street (Exit 43B), on the south side of the street - 6600 28th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Parking is free.

Map to Notos Old World Italian Dining