Prepare for cloud adoption

Before adoption can begin, create a landing zone to host the workloads that you plan to build in or migrate to the cloud. This section of the framework guides you through how a landing zone is created.

The following exercises help guide you through the process of creating a landing zone to support cloud adoption.

Step	Description
	Cloud operating model: Explore guidance on how to find the right operating model to support your cloud adoption.
	Azure landing zones: Learn about the Azure landing zone conceptual architecture and Azure landing zone accelerator.
	Journey to the target architecture: Validate your starting point for landing zone implementation against the three core concepts of start, align and enhance.
	Azure landing zone design areas: Explore the process and guidance for designing your Azure landing zone.

To get ready for cloud adoption, review the Azure setup guide.