Data Center Storage

Chapter 34

Cloud Spectrum of Options

Network, compute, and storage are the three legs of the stool that make computers useful. And because of advancements in networking, security, and storage networking, compute (servers), clients, and storage are no longer constrained to reside in one physical location; separation is feasible. As a result, a spectrum of services has emerged to meet various IT needs, presenting an opportunity to selectively transition your IT shop from one hundred percent in-house IT to some mix of in-house and cloud-based. Using an incremental approach, you can start small, keep risks low, gain experience, measure payback, resolve the problems related to growing pains, and keep on growing in the best financial interest of ...