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Cloud Computing with Latisys With the Latisys Cloud, your Enterprise can: Achieve unprecedented control, agility and efficiency Combine dedicated & virtual compute resources in a hybrid environment tailored to your business. Respond immediately and scale on demand Deploy new technologies in minutes to meet immediate spikes in demand. Take advantage of cutting-edge technologies and lower TCO By running virtualized applications on pooled resources, you leverage leading-edge technologies without a single new capital expenditure. Only pay for what you use No more over-subscribing just to handle your heaviest workloads. Safeguard your business continuity and disaster recovery Store critical images and workloads in secure, remote cloud servers protected by state-of-the-art Tier III data centers. Within an hour, you can be up and running on the Latisys cloud 3 5 Cloud Templates 1 Development: 1 vcpu 2 2GB RAM 4GB RAM 80G Storage Windows 2008 OS Fiber Channel PREMIUM ESSENTIAL SELECT PREMIUM 4 1. Choose baseline configuration 2. Customize to your needs 3. Select QoS Level 4. Add Managed Services 5. Spin up & down as needed Upon completing our pre-qualification and on-boarding process, you will be provided with login credentials for the Latisys Cloud Portal and be on your way to customizing and deploying a virtualized hosting solution that is optimized for your business. Need help with migration or tailoring your cloud solution? Our Cloud Solution Engineers (CSEs) are there for you every step of the way.
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Understanding the Cloud Defining, differentiating and debunking common assumptions when making cloud computing decisions Distinguishing cloud computing reality from cloud hype can be a daunting task. In an interview with Christian Teeft, Vice President of Engineering at Latisys, we examine some of the key assumptions, myths and drivers that decision makers face as they develop their cloud IT infrastructure strategy. Defined: cloud computing Cloud computing is IT infrastructure that is delivered as a service, is elastic (users consume as much or as little of a service as they want at any time), is sold on-demand and is fully managed by the provider. In short, cloud computing makes it possible to increase capacity and add capabilities as needed without the user having to invest in new infrastructure, train new personnel or license new software. Some say the cloud is [anything] as a service (XaaS). The problem with this definition is that it s very broad little surprise there is so much confusion and noise in the cloud marketplace. So let s drill down. There s cloud Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), for businesses that outsource to data center providers and prefer to spin up and down compute resources to meet variable demand configuring compute, memory, storage and additional services without a dedicated physical machine (e.g. online retailers with seasonal demand). There s cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS), for businesses that require pre-integrated application components that they can assemble to quickly create back office systems that run and are delivered via the service provider s platform (e.g. rich Web, mobile or social media applications). There s also cloud Software as a Service (SaaS), which includes the delivery of a single application through the browser to an unlimited number of customers via a set of pooled hardware resources. We focus on IaaS as we differentiate and debunk the following assumptions. Christian Teeft Vice President of Engineering Latisys Differentiated: private cloud vs. public In the public cloud, apps and data run on the same shared public pool of resources available to anyone with the swipe of a credit card. This type of environment is wellsuited for certain applications such as test and development, mobility and social media, as well as some e-mail, file sharing and collaboration systems. But when security and compliance matter, when workloads and applications are mission-critical, or when hands-on expertise is needed to tailor, migrate and optimize your environment, a private cloud solution is best.
Public cloud IaaS is cheaper than private, but you get what you pay for. Your workloads, applications and data may sit on the same server or network as a hacker from China or a spammer from Russia. You also have no visibility into the hardware your environment is running on or control over the Quality of Service (QoS) you receive. Leading private cloud providers build their platform using brand name servers, blades, firewalls and load balancers that are built for multi-tenancy and provide greater security and isolation. They also create separate resource pools so customers can choose the performance level best suited to their application. With the public cloud it s truly one size fits all. Debunked: cloud is best for all applications Certain applications are clear matches for the burst-ability and elasticity of IaaS cloud: file sharing, social media, testing and development, e-mail, server virtualization and SaaS. But there are many applications where the answer isn t as clear-cut. Legacy enterprise commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) applications require significant due diligence due to the hierarchical nature of their architecture. These applications might be a good fit for the cloud, but traditional hosting may be more practical and cost-effective. It is important to carefully evaluate the costs associated with transitioning to the cloud and be realistic about what you re trying to achieve. Debunked: cloud is cheaper than managed hosting While it s true that in the cloud you pay for only what you need to use avoiding the need to engineer your infrastructure for peak levels of activity the additional layer of orchestration on top of a managed hosting environment is just that: an additional software component that providers deliver to users to enable self-management, faster provisioning and granular control. This means that the same configuration consuming the same amount of resources for the same period of time is going to cost more in the cloud than it would in a dedicated environment. Cost savings are realized by leveraging dedicated hosting for predictable workloads and the cloud for variable workloads. Be sure to fully understand the ongoing usage and access fees associated with the infrastructure you are deploying to avoid any surprise charges. And challenge your vendor to tailor a hybrid dedicated and cloud solution to your specific needs. Decision time: develop a chart There are several important questions that must be answered as you develop your cloud IaaS strategy. Do you really need to move to the cloud? If so, which applications should be moved? And should those applications be hosted in a private cloud, with more security, reliability and support? Or are your work loads better suited for a cheaper, less regulated public cloud option? What types of templates should you start with, and who on your team will be responsible for the ondemand management of these resources? It is important to do the research required so you can answer all of these questions, and it helps to align with a service provider that offers hands-on consultative support to right-size a hybrid dedicated and virtual solution. A provider that is equipped to assess your workload history with you and talk through potential solutions, leveraging their experience in terms of business goals, configuration development and the physical migration itself is best.
Latisys and HP ebook on Enterprise Cloud How to Take Advantage of the Cloud Your Guide to Achieving Value and Performance an e-book by Latisys and HP recently collaborated on a Cloud ebook, to help you look beyond the hype about the cloud and understand why some companies are achieving great savings with the cloud, why some aren t and the difference between the two. We provide a blueprint for using the cloud to your advantage rather than following the crowds to an overpriced, poor investment. Download it today to learn more about: What the cloud is (and what it isn t) How to integrate the cloud into your IT strategy Using the cloud to overcome business challenges Ensuring compliance, performance & optimization Integrating the cloud into your IT infrastructure portfolio Go to www.latisys.com/cloud-services/cloud-ebook for a free download
IT Outsourcing Options IT Outsourcing Solutions from Colo to Cloud Take the next step in your business evolution with industry-leading ITO infrastructure solutions from Latisys. With the addition of Cloud Computing to our offering, Latisys delivers an end-to-end, full-featured and integrated solution set to help your business grow. IT(O) (O)ff-premise Options (O)ff-load IT Infrastructu (O)ptim (O)ff-premise (O)ff-premise (O)ff-premise I want a secure and redundant data center without constraints all while keeping hands-on control of my equipment. Data Center Colo (O)ff-load (O)n-demand (O)ff-load I want to free up my resources from routine maintenance tasks and leverage IT services and support 24x7x365. (O)n-demand (O)ff-load Managed Services Physical Security Bandwidth Space Power & Cooling (O)ptimize I need to turn prohibitive CAPEX outlays into OPEX, and take advantage of more efficient data center technologies. Managed Hosting (O)ptimize Multi-Site Replication Managed Virtualization Software Licensing OS Management Managed Servers Storage Services Data Protection Firewall Service Desk Monitoring Load Balancing VPN IPS / IDS (O)n-demand (O)ptimize (O)n-demand I want to scale capacity when I need it and pay for only what I use. Cloud Computing Self-Service Utility Billing VM Templates Rapid Scale Orchestration Panel Visit www.latisys.com/ito to find out which ITO profile best fits the next step for your business. Leaders in IT Outsourcing IT(O) IT Outsourcing Options Download the new booklet, Leaders in IT Outsourcing, which includes valuable insights from industry leaders such as: The Outsourcing Advantage: Outsourced IT Services Versus IT Infrastructure Outsourcing Savings and Security: What to Look for in an IT Off-premise Solution Ultra High Density: The Key to IaaS Flexibility and Scalability Leaders in IT Outsourcing Go to: www.latisys.com/leaders for a free download
CapEx vs. OpEx It s Not About the Cloud Security Performance Compliance Resource & Application Management It is about reducing cost and improving control, scalability and quality of service. managed hosting managed services data center cloud computing Put the cloud in its rightful place... As an enhancement to your overall IT infrastructure. Achieve elasticity and self-service without sacrificing performance and security. Don t reengineer your IT portfolio. Optimize it with the Latisys Cloud. Contact us today at (866) 956-9594 or visit www.latisys.com/cloud-strategy to learn more. 866-956-9594 sales@latisys.com www.latisys.com/cloud-strategy IT Outsourcing from Colo to Cloud