From Silos to Services: Cloud Computing for the Enterprise:

Hybrid Cloud


May 12, 2013  10:23 AM

New Hybrid Cloud Models Emerging



Posted by: Brian Gracely
AWS, Cloud Computing, Hybrid Cloud, Multi-Cloud, Multi-Tenancy, Overlay Network, Private Cloud

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May 5, 2013  8:28 AM

What is OpenStack?



Posted by: Brian Gracely
AWS, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Hybrid Cloud, Open Source, OpenStack, Private Cloud, Uncategorized

The OpenStack Summit took place a couple weeks ago in Portland to announce the "Grizzly" (G) release and to begin the design activities for the "Havana" (H) release (due in Fall 2013)....


April 11, 2013  11:21 PM

IT Evolution follows Historical Patterns



Posted by: Brian Gracely
Budgeting, Cloud Computing, CloudStack, Consumerization of IT, Converged Infrastructure, Costs, DevOps, Hybrid Cloud, Lock-In, Open Source, Outsourcing, Shadow IT, Simon Wardley

This past week, a colleague asked a commonly heard question these days:

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March 23, 2013  12:12 PM

Understanding Cloud Computing Forecasts



Posted by: Brian Gracely
APi, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Data Center, DevOps, Hybrid Cloud, Mission-Critical Applications, Multi-Cloud, Open Source, Overlay Network, SaaS, Security, Shadow IT, SLA, Software-Defined Networking, Virtualization

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March 17, 2013  10:01 AM

Bringing Big Data to Big Projects



Posted by: Brian Gracely
APi, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Data Center, Hybrid Cloud, iPad, Multi-Cloud, Open Source, Shadow IT, Virtualization

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February 17, 2013  2:30 PM

Unlocking the 3rd Option – Hybrid Cloud



Posted by: Brian Gracely
Hybrid Cloud, Mission-Critical Applications, Multi-Cloud, Outsourcing, SaaS

Almost every aspect of both our personal and professional lives have evolved to the point where a variety of choice is the expected norm. We buy things how we want; we work where it makes the most sense; we personalize how we appear and communicate; and...


January 22, 2013  9:50 AM

Extending the Concept of “Application Tiering” to Cloud



Posted by: Brian Gracely
Application Tiering, Budgeting, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Concierge, Data Center, Hybrid Cloud, Multi-Cloud, Shadow IT

While the discussion about Cloud Computing has evolved over the past few years, far too often it still devolves into a semi-religious debate about Private Cloud vs. Public Cloud. Traditional IT viewpoints say that security and reliability should rule the day, while more progressive viewpoints...