Legacy Systems - Solutions Architect Interview Preparation with Microsoft SA

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In this solutions architect mock interview, a Solutions Architect at Microsoft explains how he would talk to a customer about upgrading a legacy system.

Implementing a cloud solution for a company's legacy system is a complex undertaking that requires a thorough understanding of the client's motivation for making the change. Several factors can drive the decision to move to the cloud, including the need to decommission a data center, scalability issues, or a desire for greater reliability and availability.

Chapters (Powered by ChapterMe) -
00:00 - Intro
00:19 - Cloud migration with legacy systems
02:43 - Cloud fit discussion cost, culture, availability, scalability
05:50 - Customer requests for specific cloud deployment examples
06:13 - Demobased scoping for customer requirements
07:57 - App Service using private endpoints, network examples
08:44 - Interviewing tips level of detail, followup, demo
10:49 - Requirementsbased demo tailoring for solutions architects
11:39 - Demos fail in highlevel deals
13:38 - Audience vs Features in CIO demos
14:32 - Valuable insights for solution architect journey

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