Have you noticed that when vendors talk about the cloud, the conversation often revolves around their own product or service? You may come to believe that the “cloud” is defined by a specific set of equipment and software.
It’s not. The cloud is a concept, and it can be attained via various routes and with multiple vendor’s gear. Your options are open, which is the point of this series.
We’re going to discuss what the cloud is, what technologies are involved, and how you can get there with the vendors of your choice.
Why this matters
It’s an important discussion because cloud concepts will save you time and money. For many users, these concepts already are. Every week, we meet with users who have implemented substantial portions of the cloud model. They get more done on fewer servers, and their IT people can implement projects in hours or days, rather than weeks or months.
To learn more and to read the entire article at its source, please refer to the following page, Building the Open Cloud: Part 1- Xsigo Virtual I/O Blog
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