To the cloud : cloud powering an enterprise / Pankaj Arora, Raj Biyani, Salil Dave.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Arora, Pankaj, author.

Biyani, Raj, author.

Dave, Salil, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cloud computing.

Information technology--Management.

Information technology.

Web services.

Business enterprises--Data processing.

Business enterprises.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 v.) : ill.

Edition:

1st edition

Other Title:

Cloud powering an enterprise

Place of Publication:

New York : McGraw-Hill, [2012]

System Details:

text file

Summary:

This invaluable guide addresses the Why, What, and How of enterprise cloud adoption, leveraging a clear framework and proven best practices from Microsoft's own experience. “Great book. What’s particularly impressive is the outline of steps Microsoft itself is taking in its move to the cloud. Do as I do is always more powerful than do as I say.” —Al Ries, Coauthor, War in the Boardroom “This book takes on enterprise cloud adoption to a level I’ve not seen before—made even more elegant with its structured framework and crisp approach.” —Anthony D. Christie, CMO, Level 3 Communications, Former CTO/CIO, Global Crossing “A practical and timely guide that covers the entire journey to the cloud from an enterprise perspective, including business, technology, and organizational impact.” —Bart Luijten, CIO Corporate Functions & Corporate Technology, Philips “The cloud powers business solutions for building tomorrow’s enterprise and this book offers a simple, well-structured, and high-level process map for cloud adoption.” —Kris Gopalakrishnan, Executive Co-Chairman, Infosys Limited Cloud computing is full of tremendous opportunity, but is also riddled with hype and confusion. Business and technology leaders know the cloud is essential, but lack clarity and experience. To the Cloud cuts through the noise and addresses the Why, What, and How of enterprise cloud adoption. The book lays out a four-step framework leveraging the experience and best practices of Microsoft's own IT group. It provides end-to-end business and technology guidance, including how to analyze application portfolios to identify good cloud candidates, choose the right cloud models, consider architecture and security, and understand how shifting operations to the cloud affects budgeting and staffing. The book is applicable to all cloud platforms and providers, and debunks myths in its clear and concise style (e.g., real clouds are more than just web hosting, virtualization, or the Internet itself rebranded). It takes a balanced approach, addressing concerns and hybrid adoption scenarios alike. Leveraging the authors' proven expertise working for Microsoft's CIO on cloud migration and with cloud platform development teams, the book is supported by clear frameworks, graphics, tables, summaries, and checklists to provide a true practitioner’s guide to the cloud. In this book, you will learn how to Explore cloud computing to understand its promise and challenges Envision how cloud computing...

Contents:

Cover

Contents

Foreword

Acknowledgments

Prologue

Business Value of IT

Run, Grow, Transform

Introduction

From Mars to the Cloud

Cloud Time

Journey to the Cloud

Explore

Envision

Enable

Execute

Chapter 1: Explore

Understand the Cloud

Cloud Fabric

Computing Power

Data Storage

Networking

Understand the Value Proposition

Supply-Side Savings

Multitenancy Scale Economies

Demand-Side Benefits

Beyond Cost Savings

Chart the Cloud Landscape

Experiments and Pilot Projects

Future Cloud Capabilities

Summary

Chapter 2: Envision

Recognize the Case for Change

Technical Legacy

Financial Constraints

Operational Pressures

Drive a Shared Vision

Executive Sponsorship

Organizational Buy-In

Vision for the Cloud

"Cloud Powering" Enterprise Initiatives

Analyze Cloud Opportunities

Enterprise Asset Inventory

Application Selection Process

Categorization

Demand Patterns

Build the Business Case

Cost/Benefit Analysis

Chapter 3: Enable

Define Adoption Approach

Pace of Change

Distribution of Labor

Staffing

Migration Management

Pilot Projects

Select Cloud Providers

Cloud Credentials

Technology Fit

Adoption Cost

Security and Compliance

Enterprise Fit

Future Roadmap

Upgrade the Organization

Cloud Training

Cloud Governance

Working Groups

New Roles and Responsibilities

DevOps

Revamp Tools and Processes

Cloud Policy

Finance Process Changes

Development Process Changes

Cloud Tools

Chapter 4: Execute

Rethink Enterprise Architecture

Infrastructure Architecture

On-Premises Optimizations

Impact of Cloud Infrastructure Services

Hybrid Ecosystem Architecture

Design Solutions for the Cloud

Security Practices

Code Reviews.

Attack and Penetration Testing

Monitoring and Logging

Ongoing Refinements

Architectural Principles

Resiliency

Statelessness

Parallelization

Latency

Automated Scaling

Implement and Integrate Solutions

Application Integration

Identity Management

Cross-Premises Integration

Data Integration

Testing

Operate in the Cloud

Support

Management

Monitoring

Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

Measure Success

Epilogue: Emerging Markets and the Cloud

Explosive Economic Growth

The Opportunity: Leapfrogging Legacy Technology

Case Studies

Case Study: redBus.in, Riding the Cloud Bus

Case Study: Infosys, "Cloudvolution"

Case Study: India Department of Income Tax, e-Governance

Case Study: Microsoft, Windows Azure Sandbox

Emerging Market Challenges

Glossary

Index

About the Authors.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9786613425782

9781283425780

1283425785

9780071792226

0071792228

OCLC:

819322434