Choose the right combination of public, private, and data
center resources to empower your business


Hybrid clouds are transforming the way that organizations do
business. This handy guide helps you find out what this new cloud
deployment model is all about. You'll get down- to-earth
information about cloud technology, questions to consider, and how
to plan and deliver your move to a hybrid environment.






Constructing the cloud ? learn the basic concepts of the
hybrid cloud from both a technical and business perspective





Delivering cloud services ? dive deeper into the actual
foundational elements of the hybrid cloud





Identifying business value ? determine your hybrid cloud
needs based on your business objectives





Unified hybrid environments ? find out what it means to
create a computing environment that brings elements of the data
center together with public and private cloud services





Making it work ? examine the steps you need to take to
make this new architectural approach work ? including
security, governance, data, integration, monitoring, and more





Get your ticket to the cloud ? tips on how to talk to
cloud providers and plan for the service you choose






Open the book and find:






Different cloud deployment models and what differentiates a
hybrid cloud from other cloud models





The impact of the hybrid cloud on cloud delivery models





Why service orientation matters in a hybrid cloud





Ways to develop and deploy applications in a hybrid world





Guidance in finding the right hybrid cloud service providers





Security and governance in a hybrid model





The role of workload optimization in hybrid environments






Learn to:






Recognize the benefits and challenges of a hybrid cloud





Efficiently deliver and manage cloud services





Understand the impact of emerging cloud standards





Protect customer data with sound security practices