Top five cloud management tips of 2011
More companies made the decision to adopt cloud this year -- but that decision is just the beginning. Next comes weighing cloud providers’ services and how they can work for you, coming to grips with the economics involved and monitoring performance. With so many balls in the air when it comes to cloud management, our experts can help IT admins stay on point with these top five cloud management tips of 2011. 5. IT infrastructure roadmap to the cloud Cloud costs are the industry’s dirty little secret, but unknown costs shouldn’t be a roadblock to legitimizing public cloud. It’s important to plan for all areas of your business when adopting public cloud. Our expert reveals things to consider about cloud computing models -- cost, management, storage and security. 4. Enterprise cloud licensing basics While managing licensing has never been a walk in the park, with the rising relevancy of enterprise cloud, it has become more convoluted. Before you head to the drawing b...