These two sets of assets are
tightly integrated, through a
secure network that allows
organisations to optimise the
delivery of services.
Leveraging the
cloud, both on- and
off-premise
Reliance on dedicated
infrastructure, as
opposed to shared or
cloud-based resources.
Dimension Data
defines hybrid IT as:
Getting started - your
journey to hybrid IT
Define an architecture
that makes it possible
01
Architecture is a critical enabler of
making hybrid IT a reality. The
fundamental choices that are made
regarding your architecture will
determine how easily you can build,
operate, and deliver services within a
hybrid IT environment.
Applications – where do
they belong?
02
Ascertain your ideal location from a
physical and geographical perspective,
as well as a consumption perspective.
Consider not only the applications
themselves, but the users of your
applications when making these
decisions.
Remember, it’s all about
the data
03
Different forms of data have
different life values.
CONSIDER:
Where your
data needs
to be
How long do
you want to
retain it
What the
respective
business value
is of different
types of data
Define locations across
delivery models
04
Decide where workloads should
physically be running, and which
workloads should be moved to the
cloud. Many organisations struggle
to identify which applications are
candidates for a move to the cloud or
on-premise.
Implement automation
and management as a
managed service
05
Lay the foundation for automation by
setting policies. You can’t automate
something that you can’t define, you
need rules.
Once you’ve automated your policies,
take advantage of innovations such as
intelligent storage management (ISM).
Consider your
consumption models and
commercial constructs
06
A hybrid IT environment will comprise
a blend of services and infrastructure
that are dedicated and available all
the time, and those that are delivered
via a consumption-based model, on
demand.
Striking the right balance between
the two is important to ensure you
minimise the total cost of ownership of
your various technology investments.
Optimise operational
processes
07
Automation and management of
processes are key to delivering
business outcomes.
On-premise Management
of physical
technologies
Network Management
of Service
quality
In the cloud Management of the
use of the service
in the cloud
Enable IT
Transformation
for CIOs
Deliver business
Agility for Line of
Business
Increases
Operational
Efficiency for IT
See to your security
08
Cyberattacks are becoming ever-more
sophisticated and targeted. The
traditional environment and assets are
continuously becoming less secure. All
this points to the need for a sharp focus
accelerate your ambition
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