The move to cloud computing may bring benefits to an organization. However, the migration to a private cloud platform may not be the easiest. Building a new infrastructure, understanding the business drivers and ensuring that the right management tools are in place are just a few of the necessary considerations. This is where using technologies revolving around unified methodology can really help. This
white paper [1] examines Cisco’s Unified Data Center platform and how it can help an organization move seamlessly into a private cloud model.
As more companies move towards a private cloud platform, it’s important to understand some of the underlying challenges. Cost constraints and technological complexities are just some of the considerations that an organization must look at. To simplify the process, Cisco’s Unified Data Center aims to create a platform of technologies all working harmoniously to deliver a powerful private cloud solution.
In
Cisco Unified Data Center: The Foundation for Private Cloud Infrastructure, the topic of an efficient cloud model is examined and explained. Some of the topics covered which revolve around a unified cloud platform include:
- Business Agility
- IT Simplicity
- Utilizing Cisco’s Unified Fabric technology
- Deploying the Unified Computing System (UCS)
- Using Unified Management
Private cloud computing can offer numerous different benefits and can help an organization grow their environment.
Download this white paper [1] to gain a better understanding of how private cloud technologies work and where the Cisco Unified Data Center platform can help.
Bill Kleyman is a veteran, enthusiastic technologist with experience in data center design, management and deployment. His architecture work includes virtualization and cloud deployments as well as business network design and implementation. Currently, Bill works as a cloud and virtualization architect at MTM Technologies, a Stamford, CT based consulting firm.
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