CloudOps blog

It has long been recognised that moving infrastructure and applications to the AWS & Azure cloud can give a multitude of both tangible and intangible benefits. However, many companies fail to protect their investment and do not seek the support of a certified expert. Both Microsoft and Amazon have stringent accreditation programmes that upskill specialists in the relevant platform and validate their knowledge through qualifications.

As more of your business’ data is stored remotely, security and access become ever more important. Single Sign On gives users access to data across multiple applications through one identity – which streamlines the process of accessing information, and improves security for the organisation.

A data centre is a collection of interconnected network computer servers which are accessible to users.  A small data centre could be a single rack within an office, while a large corporate data centre might require a large warehouse with thousands of individual machines operating together.

Whether you have already undertaken a full virtualisation or are in the process of moving selected applications to the cloud, having access to the right skills and knowledge is important if you want to get the most out of your chosen platform.

Cloud sprawl – the increasing volume of resources being used (and paid for) can be a major problem for businesses and is something that needs to be reviewed and managed to protect your bottom line.  If you are seeing increased IT costs or simply want to streamline your IT Infrastructure, cloud sprawl is something you can manage and control.

Background

With cloud computing, businesses can access scalable computing resources on demand, reducing the need for on-premises infrastructure and increasing flexibility. However, as businesses increasingly rely on cloud computing, it is important to prioritize cloud security to ensure that sensitive data and applications are protected.

Overall, the public cloud services offered by Microsoft Azure and Amazon AWS are similar. However, using the two platforms can be made more complex by virtue of them using different naming conventions for similar services.

Overall, the public cloud services offered by Microsoft and Amazon are similar. However, using the two platforms can be made more complex by virtue of them using naming conventions which you might not be familiar with. We have provided the following list of key terms for public cloud services.

Companies move their data and applications to the cloud for a number of reasons but reducing costs is often seen as the most important one. There is the assumption that moving away from on-premise hardware will immediately bring significant financial savings as well as greater business flexibility but in some circumstances, this is not always the case.

If your business has infrastructure in the Azure cloud or is in the process of migrating data, it can be a huge challenge to find the right skills and knowledge to make sure the move is carried out seamlessly with as little disruption to the business as possible. Many traditional IT companies have adapted to the new (virtual) world and recruited cloud specialists, but there is a major skills gap when it comes to specialists on the different platforms. Using an Azure consultant can help to bridge this knowledge gap. However, that’s not the only option when it comes to receiving on-point support with your cloud platform.