Post on 20-Aug-2015
What is It
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Many definitions – shapes – sizes…• “…a style of computing where massively scalable IT-related
capabilities are provided ‘as a service’ using Internet technologies to multiple external customers” – Gartner, September 30, 2008
• “ The internet as an operating system” – Reuven Cohen, CTO Enomaly
• “It is a style of computing where IT-related capabilities are provided “as a service”, allowing users to access technology-enabled services from the Internet ("in the cloud") without knowledge of, expertise with, or control over the technology infrastructure that supports them” - Wiki
• HOWEVER – Internal “Cloudification” is occurring
Conceptual comparison to utility services• Corporations created their own electrical power
• The change: regional-based power suppliers provide ability to use power based on need
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A “Desired End Result” Perspective
What is It? - A way of deploying and managing IT infrastructure that allows for greater utilization/effectiveness of the assets
What Problem am I Looking to Solve?
- Improved use and value of existing equipment- Reduced capital budgets (no equipment purchases)- Jettisoned responsibility (staff and facilities); outsourced accountability- Desire to stay current with technology and business models
APPLICATION CONTEXT is KING!
- Application Development - Single Application Deployment (w/ scalability)- Multiple/hybrid Application Deployments- Modernization of Legacy Applications
Potential Implementations
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Commercial/External Cloud
• Application Design/Prototype/Test
• Continuity of Operations
• Increased Availability/Redundancy
• Non-Refresh
Comment: Not (initially) likely to be leveraged for most internal Agency applications
Potential Implementations
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Hybrid Cloud
• Cloudbursting or Surge
• Extension of existing IT infrastructure
• Highly application specific
Comment: Could be leveraged for some select internal Agency applications (with some work/modifications)
Potential Implementations
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Vertical Cloud
• Application-specific (or related group of applications)
• Serves a Line of Business
• Usually pre-existing infrastructure
• Constrained by cloud provider’s features and functionality – limited customization
Comment: Could be leveraged for some select internal Agency applications (with some work/modifications)
Potential Implementations
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“P” Cloud
• Maximize efficiency of current infrastructure and assets
• Use of virtualization and related technologies to increase utilization and metering/monitoring
• Requires application, process, security and compliance modifications
Comment: Most likely initial adoption of cloud for some internal Agency applications
The Enterprise’s Most Valuable Assets
Employees Clients Information
ADP
Ceridian
Deltek
MasterTax
NetChex
Paychex
Perquest
Paylocity
SurePayroll
Aplicor
Entellium
NetSuite
Oracle/Siebel
RightNow
Sage
Salesforce.com
Soffront
eSalestrack
Everyone.net
FuseMail
Intermedia
MailTrust
NetworkSolutions
Simplicato
Sparklist
RunBox
Obstacle – Trust, Reliability…
Other Obstacles
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• Already Spent $
• Application/Systems Readied
• Knowledge
• Proof Points
• Providers
• Acquisition
• Licensing
• Culture
• Security
Value to the Government
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• Focus on the mission
• Test – validate – prototype
• Capital-ex reduction
• Ability to disengage
• Efficiency
So What’s Next
• Research, inquire and understand• Select appropriate situations and
problems• Make technical and supporting
organizational changes• Manage expectations – not a
panacea• Embrace initial successes and
expand accordingly
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