As companies evaluate cloud computing is part of the overall business models delivery application that are candidates for moving clouds and which should be in legacy environments is part of the planning process. Define business requirements right front creates a basis for planning projects cloud, deadlines and resources.
Demand for consulting services, built around cloud readiness is now defined clients seek solutions that can be obtained of cloud technologies and outdated technology-dedicated hosting or local-to work together.
Phase detection
Cloud readiness assessment can be thought of as a number of stages. During the opening of a thorough examination of your current it infrastructure collects information about your business systems, their use, performance, capacity and interaction applications, etc. due to the complexity of it environments and many demands IT, many large firms may not have complete documentation and understanding of all their environments. Most companies use a consultant during the assessment process, because of specific knowledge required for this type of evaluation is not something it usually has to spare.
Analysis phase
Debriefing you and consultant review of data on each application and confirm its continued need, use and value to users. You will also need to confirm access, performance, security, compliance and other special requirements for each application. From there you can see and build infrastructure requirements.
The validation phase
In the process of checking out the initial findings and define a strategic vision for cloud computing. You and the consultant to examine various scenarios and options, and define the applications that are ready for deployment, which could be ready if the security, compliance and other vendor requirements can be met and that cannot be moved for any reason. Your consultant should be able to articulate how different providers deliver their technology and should identify those vendors that potentially could satisfy your needs.
Migration planning phase
Based on your strategic vision, select a vendor and migration planning phase. Here, you place the training plan for transition, production testing and live for each application. You also set the critical requirements for security, storage, performance, etc., along with a timeline to complete each move.
Some companies take longer than others to plan and execute your moves to cloud computing. Regardless of what time it is all the more thoroughly you perform these four tasks, the more smoothly your migration will go and the better will be your cloud computing experience.
Janelle Ryan-solutions marketing manager, product marketing at SunGard Availability Services
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