Using reliability to measure your cloud (Part two)
In my previous post, I compared renting a car with renting a cloud service. Everyone can understand the fear of lost business. Is the reliability benchmark given by the car manufacturers or cloud services providers enough? Reliability and reliability services To me, reliability can mean: • Not always breaking • Not disturbing my usage when […]
Using reliability to measure your cloud
One of my brilliant colleagues told his spouse that cloud is just something similar to renting a car. Although you will have maximum flexibility to choose a car, it is easier. You probably won’t rent a car by casual choice, if you can. You will consider the size, power and reliability. Reliability means there is […]
Managing software licenses in cloud – Part 2
In the second part of this series, we turn to an old world traditional IT in enterprise to leverage IT technologies for their software licensing.
Managing software licenses in cloud – Part 1
Cloud is coming to China. I have been involved in some large enterprises in China, and cloud is not only a new concept but also is a way to reshape IT operations for customers.
Which type of private cloud should I use?
The author shares pros and cons for a "private in dedicated" cloud environment versus a "private in public" environment.
Whose data? How to consider data backup in cloud
“Is my data safe?” I think this is the most asked question in the cloud business.
Architecting your solutions to cloud
In this blog, I will take the view of Services Consumer. The responsibilities and architecting techniques would be used in solutions.
Incubation as a service in cloud services
There should be incubation services in cloud. It’s the easiest way for customers to get on board.