Private Cloud White Papers

WHITE PAPER: This white paper introduces a new class of tools designed to optimize today's virtual infrastructure and combat these challenges. In this paper, discover how IT managers are overcoming concerns regarding fibre channel and the cloud, I/O challenges and more. You'll also receive today's best practices to ensure the future success of your cloud.

Posted: 10 Feb 2012 | Published: 09 Feb 2012

WHITE PAPER: The way in which enterprises provision and deliver security services must evolve in order to secure private cloud computing.  This paper explores the subject of security as enterprises move beyond virtualizing their data centers to build private cloud-computing infrastructures and outlines the foundational capabilities that are required.

Posted: 08 Feb 2012 | Published: 08 Feb 2012

WHITE PAPER: This white paper discusses best practices to follow to ensure your private cloud improves agility and IT efficiency throughout your organization. In addition, discover how to provide a solid foundation for your private cloud with the right architecture design.

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 | Published: 24 Jan 2012

WHITE PAPER: This white paper explains how government IT can enjoy cloud capabilities while keeping existing IT investments and avoiding vendor lock-in. Explore how open source and application portability in the cloud and the relationships between technology providers are critical to building a successful cloud strategy.

Posted: 23 Jan 2012 | Published: 05 Jan 2012

WHITE PAPER: This white paper reviews the results from a survey of 200 IT professionals that can help you optimize your cloud’s security. Key findings suggest that security plays a foundational role in the decision to implement a private cloud, protecting platform and infrastructure resources are top concerns and security drives outsourcing decisions.

Posted: 20 Jan 2012 | Published: 20 Jan 2012

WHITE PAPER: Take a look at the real value of cloud computing in this resource. Compare the costs of running an on-premise private cloud with the costs of choosing an IaaS or managed services model.

Posted: 18 Jan 2012 | Published: 18 Jan 2012

WHITE PAPER: Access this paper to learn about the key advantages cloud can offer, the many types of cloud deployment options and the main challenges organizations face when implementing cloud today. In addition, get recommendations for moving forward with your cloud strategy, including how to choose a trustworthy provider.

Posted: 18 Jan 2012 | Published: 18 Jan 2012

WHITE PAPER: Changing business requirements and customer demands are pushing cloud to the forefront. Access this exclusive report from IDC to investigate the key benefits that cloud has over traditional delivery models, current market trends, cloud offerings and challenges providers are facing.

Posted: 12 Jan 2012 | Published: 12 Jan 2012

WHITE PAPER: As cloud computing continues to gain ground in the enterprise, businesses must decide how to handle this IT revolution: To take the plunge now or wait and risk falling behind. Access this white paper to review the various types of cloud computing deployment models and services.

Posted: 12 Jan 2012 | Published: 12 Jan 2012

WHITE PAPER: Implementing a private, public, or hybrid cloud computing environment can be complex but if done correctly, can provide significant returns. Whether enterprises take a revolutionary or evolutionary approach, understanding IT infrastructure options is the first step. This white paper offers cloud computing best practices and deployment assistance.

Posted: 23 Nov 2011 | Published: 23 Nov 2011

WHITE PAPER: Addressed to business leaders with an understanding that many have already been exposed to a deluge of technical treatises and marketing messages on cloud computing, this paper provides information on where the cloud is headed from a business perspective and why it's relevant for your organization.

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 | Published: 31 Dec 2010

WHITE PAPER: The jury is in, and cloud computing is here to stay. So the question for organizations both large and small is not: “to cloud or not to cloud,” but rather, when and what kind — public or private?

Posted: 11 Nov 2011 | Published: 11 Nov 2011

WHITE PAPER: The switch to cloud computing is not as simple as it seems and must be handled carefully in order to minimize disruptions to normal business processes. Access this exclusive resource to learn how to engineer a smooth transition to the cloud and integrate with traditional IT systems.

Posted: 07 Nov 2011 | Published: 04 Nov 2011

WHITE PAPER: In this expert e-guide, explore various possibilities for networks in the cloud, private cloud blockers and barriers, cloud security and public and private cloud access networking.

Posted: 03 Nov 2011 | Published: 03 Nov 2011

WHITE PAPER: Recent IT spending indicates that more and more organizations are interested in moving to the cloud. This white paper explores the primary drivers for cloud computing and describes the infrastructure required to prepare for this new IT model. Discover the steps you will need to take and the benefits you can expect after implementing the cloud.

Posted: 20 Oct 2011 | Published: 20 Oct 2011

WHITE PAPER: A steady pattern of innovation, expansion, and acquisition can quickly result in a sprawling infrastructure that is difficult to manage. This white paper explores tools and practices that have emerged to address this issue and recommends actions you can take to lay the foundation for the cloud.

Posted: 12 Oct 2011 | Published: 01 Mar 2011

WHITE PAPER: Many organizations today are eager to adopt cloud computing, yet recent cloud surveys cite that security, control, and IT compliance are primary issues that are slowing down the adoption of cloud computing. This resource is tailored to assist security administrators with design, validation and utilization of cloud implementations.

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 | Published: 04 Oct 2011

WHITE PAPER: In this white paper you'll learn how to review the common causes of application downtime and discusses new technologies available to help avoid increasing costs during this downtime.

Posted: 03 Oct 2011 | Published: 03 Oct 2011

WHITE PAPER: Despite the many the benefits of the cloud, one key challenge still remains a concern – Security. View this paper as it explores the security challenges of the cloud and offers key principles that can help address the security and compliance concerns in an evolving threat and compliance landscape.

Posted: 23 Sep 2011 | Published: 22 Sep 2011

WHITE PAPER: The world of computing is moving to the cloud —shared infrastructure, shared systems, instant provisioning, and pay-as-you-go services. This whitepaper examines security concerns along the cloud journey to assess and prioritise security efforts.  

Posted: 19 Sep 2011 | Published: 19 Sep 2011

WHITE PAPER: In this white paper learn why HP Cloud Service Automation is uniquely positioned to help your company get ahead in a business landscape increasingly dominated by cloud computing.

Posted: 08 Sep 2011 | Published: 08 Sep 2011

WHITE PAPER: Created for hyperscale environments such as private and public clouds, Web 2.0 and online gaming infrastructures, and high-performance computing, Dell PowerEdge C-Series servers provide outstanding performance in adense, streamlined, eco-efficient design. Learn how PowerEdge C-Series offers a streamlined approach for hyperscale environments.

Posted: 06 Sep 2011 | Published: 31 Aug 2011

WHITE PAPER: This paper begins with an outline of the characteristics of computing from a distance, describes how WAN optimization of cloud resources improves the user experience, explains how Riverbed’s Cloud Steelhead achieves this, and concludes with several deployment examples.

Posted: 06 Sep 2011 | Published: 06 Sep 2011

WHITE PAPER: This white paper provides an in-depth analysis of cloud computing and its pros and cons. Gain insight into obstacles you may encounter if you decide to deploy this technology as well as steps you can take to address them.

Posted: 24 Aug 2011 | Published: 01 Nov 2009

WHITE PAPER: To ensure a successful cloud deployment, organizations must complete several key steps in the appropriate order. This white paper explores the opportunities surrounding the cloud and provides a roadmap to help companies navigate their implementation.

Posted: 24 Aug 2011 | Published: 01 Dec 2009