State Of The Cloud
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The document discusses the state of cloud computing and its impact on enterprise IT. It defines cloud computing as an operational model where self-service IT is delivered through automation. The cloud stack and a cloud maturity model are presented. Enterprise IT is seen as under fire due to slow procurement times compared to cloud services available within minutes. Cloud computing is described as delivering IT infrastructure and services in a utility-like model, similar to how industries transformed during the industrial revolution.
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State Of The Cloud
- 1. State of the Cloud With a focus on the Enterprise & Infrastructure
- 2. What is “Cloud”? * IT operational model change: Self-service IT delivered via automation “ Cloud computing” is “cloud” applied to infrastructure and platforms * This is the Cloudscaling definition; many will disagree
- 3. The Cloud (IT) Stack
- 5. Enterprise IT is Under Fire Increasing competition from on-demand services 3-12 month procure/deploy times vs. minutes $28,000 for a 2 core, 2GB rackmount Delivery 10x cost of h/w <--- This is insane Key drivers: agility ... then cost
- 6. Innovation Changes Decentralized software on top of commodity hardware The GOOG and AMZN way Automated & rapid service delivery at scale ... Indiscriminate cost reduction Compute, Storage, Network, Power, Space
- 7. IT Infrastructure as Utility Cloud computing is the advent of a new way of delivering IT services with measurable business value Much like the rise of industrial farming or automobile manufacturing: before: manual, trade craftsmen, mentoring some advances: scythe, cotton gin after: automated, massive scale, but still niche specialists like organic farmers
- 8. Conclusion #1 — Not a fad #2 — Transformative like the Industrial Revolution #3 — The FUD: early adopters will have competitive advantages in their industries
Editor's Notes
- #8: IT must become business infra just like: roads, airways, railroads, shipping, & phone