Hybrid clouds

WHITE PAPER: Access this whitepaper to read the first of a group of serial publications of the 2011 Cloud Networking Report. Cloud networking refers to the LAN, WAN, and management functionality that must be in place to enable cloud computing.

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 | Published: 30 Nov 2011

EBOOK: Cloud computing is becoming an increasingly integral part of many companies’ business and technology strategy. Private Cloud For Dummies, IBM Limited Edition, helps put the private cloud model of computing into perspective for both business and technical leaders. Download your free copy today.

Posted: 03 Nov 2011 | Published: 03 Nov 2011

WHITE PAPER: Whether you're using agile methodologies or a traditional waterfall approach, this white paper can tell you how cloud can be your opportunity to integrate apps and ops into a seamless team that produces and maintains higher-quality applications and services.

Posted: 28 Dec 2011 | Published: 03 Jun 2011

WHITE PAPER: Find out how you can develop a private or hybrid cloud strategy that successfully capitalizes on your existing data center. Gain expert tips on planning and implementing cloud in this white paper.

Posted: 27 Nov 2011 | Published: 27 Nov 2011

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: This presentation transcript defines the key challenges of managing IT resources in a hybrid cloud model and some ways to overcome them.

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 | Published: 22 Nov 2011

WHITE PAPER: No matter what cloud strategy you choose to employ it is crucial to carefully assess business and technology synergies. This white paper discusses how to optimize your cloud deployment with three key steps: investigate, experiment, adopt.

Posted: 23 Nov 2011 | Published: 23 Nov 2011

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: This IDC technology spotlight discusses the role that self-service provisioning, automation, and workload mobility management software plays in enabling IT organizations to efficiently manage private and hybrid cloud environments.  In addition, it introduces a new, advanced solution that can help optimize cloud management.

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 | Published: 21 Nov 2011

EGUIDE: The hybrid cloud model offers the benefits of both public and private clouds. This expert e-guide introduces the benefits of moving to hybrid cloud computing as well as six considerations to be aware of, including security and hypervisor usage.

Posted: 11 Nov 2011 | Published: 11 Nov 2011

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

EGUIDE: Hybrid clouds are gaining popularity with businesses for combining the best of private and public cloud computing. Access this expert e-guide to answer all your questions about hybrid clouds.

Posted: 10 Nov 2011 | Published: 09 Nov 2011

EGUIDE: This SearchCloudStorage.com E-Guide features a list of technical requirements that a cloud storage offering should meet and also explores the cloud washing phenomenon created by marketers and vendors. Learn how to define and implement a cloud storage solution, and gain insight into the differences between public, private and hybrid cloud solutions.

Posted: 09 Nov 2011 | Published: 09 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

EGUIDE: Cloud computing offers many compelling benefits, but a successful deployment requires careful planning. This expert e-guide, brought to you by SearchCloudComputing.com, reveals key questions you should ask before transitioning to a cloud architecture and offers tips to help you ensure that your private cloud is elastic and scalable.

Posted: 28 Oct 2011 | Published: 28 Oct 2011

WHITE PAPER: While the business case for cloud computing may be clear, navigating the implementation path can be a daunting task for IT pros. This white paper explains how cloud computing can address some of the greatest data center inefficiencies and offers advice to help you get started with your cloud deployments.

Posted: 20 Oct 2011 | Published: 20 Oct 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: Hybrid clouds offers the best of both worlds, but it also has the largest attack surface, requiring organizations to deploy security across both private and public cloud elements. This white paper explores the business benefits of hybrid clouds, security considerations, and how to mitigate risks.

Posted: 07 Oct 2011 | Published: 07 Oct 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: Is your organisation ready to explore the benefits of cloud computing? Read this white paper from IBM and discover how an enterprise architecture approach can help you take the first critical steps to success with Cloud.

Posted: 19 Sep 2011 | Published: 18 Sep 2011

EGUIDE: Access this essential resource from our editors to learn more about the hybrid cloud and what it means for Channel providers.

Posted: 09 Sep 2011 | Published: 09 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

WEBCAST: It seems as if every company is looking to gain cost advantages and efficiencies by moving toward a cloud environment.  In this webcast, learn how CA Service Catalog can define your services in business terms, and automatically provision them in a private or hybrid cloud environment provided by cloud suppliers and delivered to cloud consumers.

Posted: 29 Aug 2011 | Premiered: Aug 24, 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