Post on 15-Jul-2015
Agenda
• Drinks
• Housekeeping
• Cloud Context / 20 min – Sebastian
• OpenStack Demo / 40 min – Bruno
• Drinks / Mingle
Definition
“On-demand scalable resources such as networks, servers and applications which are provided as a service, are accessible by the end user and can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal effort or service provider interaction.”
But wait there’s more!
Automate EVERYTHING!
One of the key characteristics that distinguishes cloud computing from standard enterprise computing is that the infrastructure itself is programmable.
NICE!
Economics
• Avoid capital expenditure
• Billed on utility/subscription
• Can terminate contract any time
• Lower cost of entry
• Think:
– Buy a Car, Rent a Car, Hire a Taxi
Need a payrise? Learn a new skill !
http://blog.linkedin.com/2013/12/18/the-25-hottest-skills-that-got-people-hired-in-2013/
NZ Cloud Code
1. Signatories won't say something is "Cloud Computing" unless it really is.
2. Signatories will disclose important details about their Cloud products and services.