Description

Introduction
Guidewire Cloud Platform (GWCP): Architecture & Deployment provides a comprehensive understanding of Guidewire’s cloud-native platform and how InsuranceSuite applications are hosted, deployed, and operated on GWCP. This course explains the underlying cloud architecture, deployment models, environment management, security, and operational responsibilities, enabling teams to effectively work with Guidewire-managed cloud implementations.

Prerequisites
Basic understanding of Guidewire InsuranceSuite applications
General knowledge of cloud computing concepts (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
Familiarity with application architecture and deployments
Awareness of DevOps or release management concepts is beneficial

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Guidewire Cloud Platform (GWCP)
1.1 Overview of Guidewire Cloud Strategy
1.2 GWCP Components and Services
1.3 Benefits of Guidewire Cloud vs On-Premise
1.4 Shared Responsibility Model
1.5 GWCP Terminology and Key Concepts

2. GWCP Architecture Overview
2.1 High-Level GWCP Architecture
2.2 Multi-Tenant vs Single-Tenant Concepts
2.3 Application, Database, and Infrastructure Layers
2.4 Networking, Load Balancing, and Traffic Management
2.5 High Availability and Disaster Recovery Architecture

3. Environment Setup & Management
3.1 GWCP Environment Types (Dev, Test, UAT, Prod)
3.2 Environment Provisioning and Access Management
3.3 Configuration Promotion Across Environments
3.4 Data Refresh and Masking Concepts
3.5 Environment Monitoring and Health Checks

4. Deployment & Release Management
4.1 GWCP Deployment Model Overview
4.2 Configuration and Code Deployment Process
4.3 Release Cycles and Upgrade Strategy
4.4 Rollback and Recovery Procedures
4.5 Downtime, Maintenance Windows, and Notifications

5. Security, Compliance & Governance
5.1 Identity and Access Management
5.2 Network Security and Encryption
5.3 Data Protection and Privacy Controls
5.4 Regulatory Compliance and Audit Support
5.5 Logging, Monitoring, and Incident Management

6. Performance, Scalability & Operations
6.1 Auto-Scaling and Capacity Management
6.2 Performance Monitoring and Tuning Concepts
6.3 Batch Processing in GWCP
6.4 Backup, Restore, and Archival Strategies
6.5 Operational Best Practices for Stability

7. DevOps, Automation & Best Practices
7.1 CI/CD Integration with GWCP
7.2 Source Control and Configuration Management
7.3 Automation and Infrastructure-as-Code Concepts
7.4 Operational Readiness and Go-Live Planning
7.5 Upgrade-Safe Design and Cloud Best Practices

This course equips learners with a clear understanding of Guidewire Cloud Platform architecture and deployment practices. Participants gain the knowledge required to work effectively with GWCP environments, support cloud operations, and ensure secure, scalable, and reliable Guidewire InsuranceSuite deployments.