What Shape Is Your Cloud?
Posted by brennels on June 5, 2009
A really informative blog post on Cloud architecture was posted on Daily IT News and thought it was worth sharing
Key Points
• When choosing a cloud provider, start with the services that you are looking to fulfill and the reasons you are looking to outsource in the first place. Do some research on the services you need so you can buy them on your terms.
• Make sure that the cloud platform you choose does not require you to configure your applications so that they only work on that platform.
• Look for clouds that provide access to world-class IT infrastructure that you can purchase in small, inexpensive, bite-sized pieces, rather than having to settle for second-class infrastructure because it makes economic sense.
According to industry experts, the “cloud” hanging around the enterprise isn’t going away anytime soon. Many small to midsized enterprises are turning to the cloud for at least a portion of their computing needs, but some do not know where to start when choosing the best cloud provider for their business needs. It’s not uncommon for an enterprise to purchase a product based on a company’s reputation, but because cloud computing is a new solution, cloud providers do not have long track records; thus, there is no way to tell if a provider will deliver. We talked with industry experts to come up with tips and advice that data center and IT managers can use to pick a cloud provider.
Read the rest of the article here to find out more on Cloud Reasons, Shapes and Delivery
