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Private Cloud - April 2012, Vol. 2 No. 2

This expert e-zine highlights the latest cloud computing trends and provides exclusive tips for how you can successfully build, manage and optimize a private or hybrid cloud. SearchDataCenter's Advisory Board answers your biggest questions on data center capacity planning. Next, get the inside scoop on cloud service level agreements (SLAs). We've got everything you need to know before you sign a cloud SLA. Thinking about building a private or hybrid cloud? Check out this deep dive into IBM SmartCloud, and find out if it's a good choice for your business. Access >>>

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- Approaches to data center capacity planning: Advisory Board Q&A by SearchDataCenter Advisory Board
  Solid technical knowledge, comprehensive tools and a keen business sense are all needed for solid data center capacity planning.
- Digging deeper into IBM SmartCloud for private clouds by Bill Kleyman
  IBM SmartCloud services give enterprises some options to build private and hybrid clouds and may give IBM a chance to improve its lagging cloud image.
- Defining the right cloud SLA requirements up front by Larry Carvalho, Contributor
  Before signing on the dotted line for cloud services, scrutinize your SLA for unsavory terms. Be wary of these SLA gotchas.

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