CONTENTS
The Thing They Call the “Cloud”
Infrastructure-as-a-Service — The Leasing Option
Platform-as-a-Service — The Rental Option
Software-as-a-Service — The Public Transportation Option
What Are the Trends That You Should Watch?
What Are the Characteristics of a Cloud?
Motivation and Issues behind Hybrid Cloud
CHAPTER 2: WHY IS THE HYBRID CLOUD IMPORTANT TO MY BUSINESS?
Cutting Costs for the Short Term
Outsourcing Data Security Responsibilities
Differentiating Yourself from the Competition
Enhancing Strategic Position (Reducing Nonperforming Assets)
Easing Mergers and Acquisitions
Mapping Technical Solutions to Business Objectives (Building Business Requirements)
Formulating Technical Requirements
What Is the Desired End State?
Gaining Executive-Level Sponsorship
Augmenting/Modifying Business Processes
Formulating the Vision and Scope Document
CHAPTER 4: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WINDOWS AZURE AS A PLATFORM
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