Building Your Cloud Strategy
What You Need to Know to Plan Your Transition
Cloud computing is the practice of storing data, software, and services online so you can access and consume them remotely over the internet.
Benefits
Cost Savings:
- Allows for scaling compute resources up or down, so you only pay for what you need.
- Improves IT efficiency by lowering ratio of in-house staff to system resources.
Security
- Decreases the “security surface area” your internal staff needs to manage.
- Streamlines security through infrastructure controls and automation, reducing manual errors.
Advanced Tooling:
- Offers powerful tools, like machine learning, for on-demand use.
- Lowers the barrier for adopting these services, which encourages innovation.
Reliability:
- Improves reliability as cloud platforms provide large-scale built-in disaster recovery and backup features.
Agility:
- Maintains flexibility through customized service models.
- Allows for rapid scaling, and thus increases resiliency.
Infrastructure Options
Private Cloud
- Your business hosts and manages proprietary infrastructure.
- Best for sensitive data, and data that must meet industry regulations.
- Pros: Reliable, scalable, and gives you complete control.
- Cons: More expensive; requires the most operational effort.
Public Cloud
- A third party hosts and manages shared infrastructure with multiple clients.
- Best for less-sensitive ...
