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Ten Cloud ComputingMyths That Are Full Of

What you think you know about leveraging cloud economics -and why you're wrong.

With Scott MauriceFounder of Avail Partners

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Falsehoods

Cloud computing hasenjoyed major strides intothe mainstream, and forgood reason. Busting thesemyths can help betterposition you to adoptcloud-based solutions andtake your business to thenext level.

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"A public cloud isthe only option."

The volume of privatecloud adoptions stillexceed public cloudadoption. Morebusinesses are alsodeploying hybrid cloudsto best integrate data andprocesses across bothprivate and public clouds.

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"You are in oryour are out."

There are a wide varietyof cloud-based solutionsto meet each business'unique set of needs.Converting your systemsand processes isnormally a multi-stepand evolving transitionalprocess.

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"It's all the same."

Companies today enjoy awide variety of cloudoptions, including differentdeployment, service, andoperating models.Businesses require a rangeof cloud-computingchoices to address theirvarying needs.

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"Virtualization =the cloud"

Although virtualization iskey in enabling cloudcomputing, there is moreto it than just that.Businesses find thatsomething like Platformas a Service can offereven more flexibility andsavings.

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"Clouds onlyuse commoditycomponents."

Clouds actually run onservers of all shapes andsizes. The key is to selectthe most appropriateinfrastructure based onyour needs. Commodityhardware may notalways be the best fit.

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"The cloud isa trap."

While there may be someproviders who would loveto lock you into theirproprietary technology,there are many options toavoid such a scenario.Prioritize finding open,industry-based standards,multiple applicationdeployment, and seamlessintegration capabilities.

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"It is all aboutpay-per-use."

Pay-per-use might workwell for applications witha short lifespan orextreme fluctuations incapacity needs, but fixedmonthly or annual costsare often better-suitedfor long-livedapplications with stablecapacity requirements.

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"Public cloudsare not safe."

Sufficient security is anon-negotiable for anyresponsible business, somany public cloudproviders offer in-houseexpertise on the matter,as well as processes thatcomply with industrystandards, regularthird-party audits, andautomatic updates.

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"Businesses needmultiple clouds."Cloud technology shouldsolve problems, notcreate them. A complete,integrated enterprisesolution can remove theneed for complicatedand/or costlyintegrations, as well asstandardize the quality ofuser experiences.

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"The biggest winis a lower cost."

More businesses arerealizing that, althoughthe savings area greatbenefit, cloudcomputing offers realand substantial value interms of deploymentspeed, innovation, agility,and adaptability.