An architect recently discovered new opportunities the cloud can provide to the company. A business analyst is currently working with the architect…

After documenting the business use-case scenarios, the architect’s next step should be to conduct a

feasibility study. A feasibility study is an analysis of the viability and suitability of a proposed solution

or project, such as migrating to the cloud. A feasibility study evaluates the technical, operational,

financial, legal, and ethical aspects of the solution, as well as the risks and benefits involved. A

feasibility study helps the architect to determine if the solution is feasible, desirable, and achievable,

and to identify any potential issues or challenges that may arise1. A feasibility study is one of the key

components of a cloud assessment, which is a process of evaluating the readiness and suitability of

an organization for cloud adoption1.

A proof of concept (PoC) is a demonstration or prototype of a solution that shows how it works and

what it can achieve. A PoC is usually done after a feasibility study, when the solution has been

proven to be feasible and the requirements have been defined1.

A gap analysis is a comparison of the current state and the desired state of a process, system, or

organization. A gap analysis identifies the gaps or differences between the two states, and the

actions or resources needed to close them. A gap analysis is usually done after a feasibility study and

a PoC, when the solution has been validated and the goals have been established1.

Gathering cloud requirements is the process of collecting and analyzing the needs and expectations

of the stakeholders for the cloud solution. Gathering cloud requirements is usually done after a

feasibility study and before a PoC, when the solution has been confirmed to be feasible and the

scope has been defined1. Reference: CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ Certification | CompTIA IT

Certifications, The New CompTIA Cloud Essentials+: Setting the Foundation For Vendor-specific IT

Certifications, CompTIA Cloud Essentials CLO-002 Certification Study Guide