IT teams are considering public cloud providers like AWS to satisfy growing user demand for self-service access to infrastructure, automation, and more.
But for some, concerns around security, unpredictable costs, and data gravity/lock-in require IT to consider approaches that leverage on-premises infrastructure. Often, virtualized infrastructure is already in place, raising the question of how to transform existing resources into a true private cloud.
This white paper:
- Outlines the 5 things you need for a true private cloud.
- Demonstrates how OpenStack delivers a true private cloud environment for VMware vSphere customers.
- Explains how to rapidly create a fully functional private cloud using existing IT staff and infrastructure.