2010-8
摘要
Our latest publication provides a concise analysis of cloud computing fundamentals with actionable recommendations for both enterprises and vendors. Scope of this report:
- Overview of all types of public, private and hybrid clouds
- Assess relative benefits to the enterprise for each type of cloud
- Identification of key selection criteria for each type of cloud
- Solution maturity of leading vendors for each type of cloud
- Deployment and management considerations for each type of cloud
目录及图表
SUMMARY
o Definition
o Impact
o Ovum view
o Key messages
BUSINESS IMPACT
o Cloud computing
Overview
Benefits
o Private clouds
Overview
Benefits
o Public clouds
Overview
Benefits
o IaaS public clouds
Overview
Benefits
o PaaS public clouds
Overview
Benefits
o SaaS public clouds
Overview
Benefits
o Hybrid clouds
Overview
BenefitsSELECTION CRITERIA
o Cloud computing
o Private clouds
o Public clouds
o IaaS public clouds
o PaaS public clouds
o SaaS public clouds
o Hybrid clouds
SOLUTION MATURITY
o Cloud computing
o Private clouds
o Public clouds
o IaaS public clouds
o PaaS public clouds
o SaaS public clouds
o Hybrid clouds
DEPLOYMENT AND MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
o Cloud computing
o Private clouds
o Public clouds
o IaaS public clouds
o PaaS public clouds
o SaaS public clouds
o Hybrid clouds
RECOMMENDATIONS
o Recommendations for enterprises
Be specific
Consider whether you are ready for cloud computing, not just
whether cloud computing is ready for you
Adopt a holistic approach to public, private, and hybrid clouds
Take your time, but start now
Head up, take stock, and create your own recipes
Look at cloud computing with a fresh eye
Cloud computing will make IT more complex
Public clouds can reduce costs but need to be scrutinized
Practicality is more important than lower costs
Always have a “plan B”Recommendations for vendors
Weave cloud computing into your strategy
Adopt lock-in risk-mitigation strategies
Focus on why customers should rather than can
Improve and diversify SLAs
Be transparent and proactive
Help enterprises make the right technology & design choices
Help users’ governance efforts
APPENDIX
o Methodology
o Ask the analyst
o Further reading