E-Books →Hybrid Cloud

Hybrid clouds are transforming the way that organizations do business. This handy guide helps you find out what this new cloud deployment model is all about. You'll get down- to-earth information about cloud technology, questions to consider, and how to plan and deliver your move to a hybrid environment.
- Constructing the cloud ― learn the basic concepts of the hybrid cloud from both a technical and business perspective
- Delivering cloud services ― dive deeper into the actual foundational elements of the hybrid cloud
- Identifying business value ― determine your hybrid cloud needs based on your business objectives
- Unified hybrid environments ― find out what it means to create a computing environment that brings elements of the data center together with public and private cloud services
- Making it work ― examine the steps you need to take to make this new architectural approach work ― including security, governance, data, integration, monitoring, and more
- Get your ticket to the cloud ― tips on how to talk to cloud providers and plan for the service you choose
Open the book and find:
- Different cloud deployment models and what differentiates a hybrid cloud from other cloud models
- The impact of the hybrid cloud on cloud delivery models
- Why service orientation matters in a hybrid cloud
- Ways to develop and deploy applications in a hybrid world
- Guidance in finding the right hybrid cloud service providers
- Security and governance in a hybrid model
- The role of workload optimization in hybrid environments
Learn to:
- Recognize the benefits and challenges of a hybrid cloud
- Efficiently deliver and manage cloud services
- Understand the impact of emerging cloud standards
- Protect customer data with sound security practices