Hybrid Cloud For Dummies

Chapter 20

Managing Data Storage in the Hybrid Cloud

In This Chapter

Understanding cloud storage fundamentals

Considering hybrid cloud storage

Planning for hybrid cloud storage based on business requirements

Data storage has always been a critical issue in any IT organization. Storage is complex and expensive. This issue does not go away with a cloud environment. In fact, in some ways the movement to cloud computing can complicate data storage because there is a struggle between the need to keep costs in check while at the same time maintaining control over data management. One of the options that many medium-sized and large businesses are investigating is to adopt a hybrid approach to storage that includes many different elements. However, many questions need to be answered. When should you keep data in your private cloud or data center? When is it appropriate to store data in a public cloud environment? How are the storage options going to impact important issues such as latency, availability, security, and governance? In this chapter you explore the evolution of storage requirements leading to the hybrid cloud strategy approach. In addition, you examine how companies can streamline ...