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What requirements should I explore before buying a new cloud server?
We're looking to expand some of our operations into the cloud. What requirements should we explore prior to purchasing a new cloud server?
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Here is the list which will help you understand the areas of clarity you need before taking any service on Cloud model:
• Governance and Enterprise Risk Management
• Legal
• Electronic Discovery
• Compliance and Audit
• Information Lifecycle Management
• Portability and Interoperability
• Traditional Security, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
• Data Center Operations
• Incident Response, Notification, Remediation
• Application Security
• Encryption and Key Management
• Identity and Access Management
• Storage
• Virtualization
You should information on all above points very clearly about how these things are addressed by your cloud vendor to make a clean decision.
1- Cloud Vendor Reputation ( how long its been in the market is a factor)
2- **Support**
beside that you dont have to look at any thing unless finding a server that fits your needs.
Pretty much everything Kshitiz Verma stated. Also, it would help if the outsourced company was also an IT consultant so they can evaluate your needs and had free trials available.
Atum does both of the above, I suggest getting in touch for some guidance.
www.atum.com
what Kshitiz is defecting the whole cloud concept for the end users , the main reason behind cloud computing is outsourcing so its a matter of SLA if the vendor delivers the SLA you need so go ahead if not go search for someone else, what Kshitiz mentioned will work with someone who wants to build his own cloud.
Here is quick and short reference to know before you start planning to move and buy on Cloud.
Ensure your cloud is future proof
- Ensure you have a detailed and realistic plan which is scalable
- If your organization is fast paced, ensure your provider is too
Know your organization and its requirements
- Clearly define your cloud users, admin and roles upfront
- No plans stay on same – make sure you are flexible and realistic
Plan your services and ensure you have support (both internally and externally)
- Ensure you “remove” redundant services effectively (unless for continuity)
Evaluate your internal process before and after
- Do current processes make sense? Can these be improved on? If so, how?
- Why are we moving? Know the benefits and business case before moving
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