Parting the Clouds

Cloud computing, a blistering hot buzz-term in today’s market, has the potential to reshape the way that IT delivers service to the business organization. Or does it?

At IT’s About Uptime, we think there as just as many questions as answers when it comes to cloud computing. For example:

• What exactly is cloud computing, who does it best serve, and who is most impacted by this technology approach?
• How does one control such things as sensitive data in the cloud?
• How does the cloud support enterprise computing?
• Can you build your own cloud/s?
• What role does IT have in this data center that one doesn’t see or control?
• How will they manage performance, monitor users, satisfy SLAs, make and test changes… when relying on an outsourcer’s IT department to provide internet-based services?

Answers to the preceding questions depend on who is trying to shine light on the subject.

John Willis provides the IT Management and Cloud Blog, a collection of cloud related articles, links, podcasts, and… a common-sense introduction to cloud computing. I recommend that you check out John’s “What is a Cloud – Introduction” series of video/pods. John explains cloud computing in a casual manner that is easy to follow without trying to impress you with complex terms or detailed examples. Set aside some time as his initial video runs approximately 45 minutes, but it is helpful to those that want a practical cloud computing overview.

Take a peek at James Governor’s MonkChips blog for a slightly tongue in cheek “15 Ways” series about enterprise cloud computing. The trackbacks to James’ posts alone are worth the price of admission.

If you want insight into where cloud computing is headed, take a gander at CNET’s Business Tech article “The future of the cloud”.

But hey we’re just scratching the surface - simply Google “cloud computing blogs” for answers to all your cloud computing questions. You may not get the same answer twice, but you’ll have no lack of opinion.

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