About This Book

The hybrid cloud is new to many people and, therefore, it requires some investigation and understanding of both the technical and business requirements. Many different people need knowledge about the hybrid. Some of you want to delve into the technical details, while others will want to understand the economic implications of using the hybrid cloud. Other executives need to know enough to be able to understand how the hybrid cloud can affect business decisions. Implementing a hybrid cloud environment requires both an architectural and a business approach — and lots of planning.

No matter your goal in reading this book, we address the following issues to help you understand the hybrid cloud environment and the impact it can have on your business:

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