Essential Guide
Guiding the enterprise into a hybrid cloud model
Introduction
Previously thought of as a jumping off point for a true private or public cloud, the hybrid cloud model is proving itself as the final destination for enterprise IT.
A hybrid cloud allows enterprises to retain control of their IT environments while sending non-mission-critical workloads to the public cloud to take advantage of flexibility and scalability.
Though a hybrid cloud is built by combining at least one public and private cloud, deployment isn't that simple. Creating a hybrid cloud is complex work, as companies face problems with integration, migration and other hassles.
Still, the cloud provider market is listening. Vendors such as Red Hat, Amazon Web Services and VMware have introduced their own hybrid cloud services, and third-party organizations are creating tools to manage and deploy hybrid clouds.
Though the hybrid cloud model capitalizes on the benefits of both public and private clouds, it's not without its own risks. Debates about cloud security still linger, and the approach doesn't free you from unfair or confusing service-level agreements. But hybrid cloud can also solve many cloud risks by introducing cloud bursting and disaster recovery in what may be a more effective manner.
This essential guide hits on all the hybrid cloud model hot points -- deployment, management, the debates and the risks -- to ensure you're up to date on what could be the cloud model of the future.
1Hybrid cloud deployment-
Beginning a hybrid cloud project
The hybrid cloud model consists of at least one public cloud and one private cloud -- but deploying one isn't as easy as 1+1. Getting a hybrid cloud project off the ground means dealing with migration and integration challenges. Understanding how to get started on your hybrid cloud will be the key to success -- from choosing a provider to planning and executing a migration.
Cloud stack comparison shopping when moving from public to hybrid cloud
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The limitations of hybrid cloud computing fundamentals
Although industry projections show enterprises will review or adopt hybrid cloud computing this year, many companies remain unclear on the basics. By simply following the NIST definition of hybrid cloud, enterprises may be missing three key pieces: security, connectivity and portability. Continue Reading
Is the hybrid cloud model a myth in enterprise IT?
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Building a hybrid cloud on SaaS, PaaS and IaaS
IT pros planning a move to hybrid cloud must strategize for security, IT standards and costs to make their hybrid project successful. Continue Reading
Hybrid clouds: A fix for PaaS, SaaS integration issues?
PaaS and SaaS can create more application integration problems than either IaaS or on-premises IT, but hybrid clouds may be able to help. Continue Reading
Combining Agile and DevOps practices to build a hybrid cloud
Using Agile and DevOps practices can make it easier to manage enterprise application deployment in a hybrid cloud, but achieving this kind of strategy takes careful planning. Continue Reading
2Hybrid cloud management-
Fine-tuning management strategies for the hybrid cloud
Once your hybrid cloud project is off the ground, you have to keep it up and running. You don't have to reinvent the wheel; management strategies for public and private clouds can be adjusted for your new IT environment -- but even that can be difficult. Make use of tools and tricks to effectively manage your hybrid cloud.
Hybrid cloud model management tactics
Building a hybrid cloud architecture doesn't mean you should abandon your existing public cloud and private cloud management strategies -- instead expand and adjust them. Continue Reading
Hybrid cloud management tools and strategies
Adjusting your management strategies to suit a hybrid cloud can seem daunting, but there are management tools to help you every step of the way. Continue Reading
Creating management harmony among multiple clouds
Open management tools could give IT pros a way to better manage their cloud environment -- even when juggling clouds from multiple vendors. Continue Reading
Resource pools for managing a hybrid cloud
Working with individual applications in hybrid cloud management can be complex, but Quality of Experience can be ensured. Continue Reading
Hybrid cloud management tools a letdown for enterprise IT workloads
Hybrid cloud management is tricky, and though cloud management tools have emerged, many lack the capabilities of traditional management stacks that enterprise IT has come to rely on. Continue Reading
3Hybrid cloud architecture-
Where hybrid cloud fits in the public vs. private cloud debate
By now, it's clear to enterprises and SMBs alike that public cloud can offer scalability, flexibility and other benefits, while private cloud capitalizes on increased control and, debatably, security. But companies don't have to choose sides in the public cloud versus private cloud battle. With hybrid cloud, enterprises can choose to have the best of both cloud worlds. Despite the past, the hybrid cloud model is rapidly becoming a destination architecture for IT departments, not just a stop along the way. And cloud providers are listening and pushing hybrid cloud services onto the market.
In the public vs. private cloud debate, hybrid cloud architecture is goal for IT
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Piecing together hybrid cloud's public and private cloud puzzle
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VMware faithful receive awaited vCloud Hybrid Service
VMware's new vCloud Hybrid Service hopes to draw its faithful users to its own public cloud services, after years of pushing enterprises to its vCloud Powered Services partners. Continue Reading
Hybrid cloud computing takes the best of public and private clouds
A hybrid cloud model offers the best of public and private clouds. But a hybrid cloud's success begins with the integration method you choose to build it. Continue Reading
VMware goes to battle against Amazon with vCloud Hybrid Cloud Service
Understanding the desires of its customers, VMware will face off against Amazon Web Services with its upcoming vCloud Hybrid Cloud Service for dominance in the Infrastructure as a Service market. Continue Reading
Two critical differences between public and private cloud apps
Public cloud applications are similar to private cloud apps, but there are a few key differences that experts warn could case issues if unacknowledged. Continue Reading
IT departments consider Red Hat Open Hybrid Cloud
The convergence of hardware, virtualization, public and private cloud creates a need for a new management system. Enter Red Hat's Open Hybrid Cloud. Continue Reading
4The hybrid cloud debate-
Assessing the risks of the hybrid cloud model
Though the hybrid cloud model seems to be a perfect solution for an enterprise IT department that wants control, security and all of the benefits of cloud services, a hybrid approach isn't without its own risks. Security remains an obstacle for IT departments -- when those IT departments can agree on a hybrid cloud vision in the first place. However, apps like cloud bursting and tools for management and identity can help smooth over some of these lingering debates on the validity of the hybrid cloud model in production environments.
Hybrid cloud app the best bet for cloud bursting, data recovery
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The hybrid cloud security problem
On the surface, a hybrid cloud seems safe and secure, but there are actually security risks that jeopardize its place in the enterprise. Continue Reading
Hybrid cloud bridges gap between IT, LOB
As conflict arises in the enterprise regarding how a cloud should function, a hybrid cloud can ease the transition for IT and business units. Continue Reading
Effectively handle hybrid cloud risks
A hybrid cloud presents various challenges in the enterprise -- but how can you effectively manage them? Continue Reading
Hybrid cloud computing myths and integration challenges
In order to successfully implement a hybrid cloud in the enterprise, you need to learn the ins and outs of a hybrid cloud -- including the challenges you're likely to face. Continue Reading
Following up on your cloud SLA
Regardless of who your cloud provider is, you must ensure your cloud SLA is being honored. Management systems can ensure you get what you paid for. Continue Reading
Despite improvements, future of hybrid cloud storage still needs work
Cloud storage's future may very well lie in the hybrid cloud, but for now, there still remains work to be done before a hybrid cloud can be fully trusted. Continue Reading
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