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

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