Book description
Choose the right combination of public, private, and data center
resources to empower your business
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.
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Constructing the cloud - learn the basic concepts of the hybrid
cloud from both a technical and business perspective
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Delivering cloud services - dive deeper into the actual
foundational elements of the hybrid cloud
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Identifying business value - determine your hybrid cloud needs
based on your business objectives
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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
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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
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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:
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Different cloud deployment models and what differentiates a
hybrid cloud from other cloud models
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The impact of the hybrid cloud on cloud delivery models
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Why service orientation matters in a hybrid cloud
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Ways to develop and deploy applications in a hybrid world
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Guidance in finding the right hybrid cloud service providers
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Security and governance in a hybrid model
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The role of workload optimization in hybrid environments
Learn to:
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Recognize the benefits and challenges of a hybrid cloud
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Efficiently deliver and manage cloud services
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Understand the impact of emerging cloud standards
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Protect customer data with sound security practices
Judith Hurwitz is President and CEO of Hurwitz & Associates,
specializing in cloud computing, service management, information
management, and business strategy. Marcia Kaufman is COO and partner
of Hurwitz & Associates, focusing on the cloud infrastructure,
information management, and service management. Dr. Fern Halper is a
partner at Hurwitz & Associates with extensive expertise in
information management, big data, and analytics. Daniel Kirsch is an
analyst at Hurwitz & Associates, focusing on cloud compliance,
governance, security, and privacy.
