Choose the right combination of public, private, and data center resources to empower your business

Hybrid clouds are transforming the way that organizations do business. This handy guide helps you find out what this new cloud deployment model is all about. You'll get down- to-earth information about cloud technology, questions to consider, and how to plan and deliver your move to a hybrid environment.

Constructing the cloud — learn the basic concepts of the hybrid cloud from both a technical and business perspective

Delivering cloud services — dive deeper into the actual foundational elements of the hybrid cloud

Identifying business value — determine your hybrid cloud needs based on your business objectives

Unified hybrid environments — find out what it means to create a computing environment that brings elements of the data center together with public and private cloud services

Making it work — examine the steps you need to take to make this new architectural approach work — including security, governance, data, integration, monitoring, and more

Get your ticket to the cloud — tips on how to talk to cloud providers and plan for the service you choose

Open the book and find:

Different cloud deployment models and what differentiates a hybrid cloud from other cloud models

The impact of the hybrid cloud on cloud delivery models

Why service orientation matters in a hybrid cloud

Ways to develop and deploy applications in a hybrid world

Guidance in finding the right hybrid cloud service providers

Security and governance in a hybrid model

The role of workload optimization in hybrid environments

Learn to:

Recognize the benefits and challenges of a hybrid cloud

Efficiently deliver and manage cloud services

Understand the impact of emerging cloud standards

Protect customer data with sound security practices

Dan Kirsch