Public Cloud White Papers

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: 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 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

WHITE PAPER: This white paper describes the current threat landscape and recommends a reference architecture designed to minimise the risks of cloud computing.

Posted: 22 Aug 2011 | Published: 22 Aug 2011

WHITE PAPER: Making the right choice is critical to your success delivering cloud backup services to your customers. This resource is here to help you choose a partner that meets the needs of your customers, uses the right technology, has a business model that aligns with yours, and provides value beyond the software. Read on to learn more.

Posted: 22 Aug 2011 | Published: 22 Aug 2011

WHITE PAPER: This white paper follows the history of cloud adoption and explains how smart grid and advanced metering infrastructure are causing more companies to consider implementing it.

Posted: 22 Aug 2011 | Published: 23 Aug 2010

WHITE PAPER: This white paper follows the evolution of the cloud and reveals the differences between public and private cloud models. Discover tools and services you can leverage to ensure that your cloud environment is successful.

Posted: 22 Aug 2011 | Published: 23 Aug 2010

WHITE PAPER: This white paper answers frequently asked questions about the cloud, including its adoption barriers, recommended strategies, and use cases. Get more information about this technology so you can decide if it is right for your enterprise.

Posted: 22 Aug 2011 | Published: 22 Aug 2010

WHITE PAPER: This white paper forecasts cloud adoption trends and spending priorities for the next few years and recommends key hardware components for your deployment.

Posted: 18 Aug 2011 | Published: 18 Aug 2011

WHITE PAPER: This white paper provides detailed guidance to help companies build successful cloud data centres. Obtain information on the two most common block level storage protocols, simplifying your network, and more.

Posted: 18 Aug 2011 | Published: 22 Aug 2011

WHITE PAPER: You may be turning to cloud computing solutions to provide flexible, cost-effective and proven delivery of IT services. This white paper shows how cloud resources can be rapidly deployed and easily scaled and processes, applications and services can be provisioned “on demand,” regardless of user location or device.

Posted: 12 Aug 2011 | Published: 12 Aug 2011

WHITE PAPER: This white paper compares various client devices within the context of cloud computing. Find out which platform was most responsive to customers accessing a variety of cloud-based applications.

Posted: 19 Jul 2011 | Published: 01 Oct 2010

WHITE PAPER: If you’re leading or working on a SaaS or PaaS project, interoperability and performance challenges throughout application migration processes are givens. This technical note offers specific proactive steps you can take to ensure the successful migration of your enterprise apps.

Posted: 14 Jul 2011 | Published: 14 Jul 2011

WHITE PAPER: Comprehensive product capability discussed throughout this 15-page technical paper, including 11 Best Practices for the IBM Cloud . Written for IT Managers, IT Architects, and developers, learn how you can better manage SaaS cloud applications and bring new applications on line in the future.

Posted: 14 Jul 2011 | Published: 14 Jul 2011

WHITE PAPER: Access this resource to learn the essentials of implementing virtual machine infrastructure on the cloud. Discover how this cloud provides an alternative to owning, upgrading and maintaining expensive hardware by shortening app development cycles, extending existing security disciplines, and more.

Posted: 14 Jul 2011 | Published: 14 Jul 2011

WHITE PAPER: Check out this white paper and begin to understand how you can be successful in your private cloud adoption.

Posted: 13 Jul 2011 | Published: 13 Jul 2011

WHITE PAPER: Cloud computing is the pooling of computing resources to provide a single source of computing power to multiple users. Find out how a cloud manager provides a self-service portal that maintains permissions and information about cloud objects such as virtual images, patterns, and resources.

Posted: 07 Jul 2011 | Published: 07 Jul 2011

WHITE PAPER: As server virtualization is growing throughout the various professional communities, the number of platforms on which to run virtualized servers is increasing. Take a look at this exclusive resource for an insightful and thorough analysis of the kernel-based virtual machine, the latest server virtualization platform.

Posted: 27 Jun 2011 | Published: 01 May 2011

WHITE PAPER: This paper defines key aspects of integrated service management and cloud computing and describes their symbiotic relationship.

Posted: 19 May 2011 | Published: 01 Sep 2010

WHITE PAPER: When choosing a virtualization platform, organizations should consider both initial acquisition costs as well as ongoing maintenance and support expenses. This brief white paper discusses the uses, costs, and benefits of an effective virtualization solution and compares its core components to other options in the market.

Posted: 18 May 2011 | Published: 18 May 2011

WHITE PAPER: This article discusses cloud computing in general, then dissects the layers of the cloud, presents the different cloud types, along with their benefits and drawbacks, and explains why this movement is important for enterprise developers.

Posted: 18 May 2011 | Published: 18 May 2011