Common Cloud Computing Mistakes to Avoid6

Common Cloud Computing Mistakes to AvoidWhile the cloud has soared in popularity in recent times, realizing full advantage of the cloud requires getting it right when switching over to the cloud.  Many enterprises falter in their cloud installation and operations, hindering them from realizing the benefits of the cloud.

The following slides will educate you about some of common cloud computing mistakes to avoid.

1. Not getting the cloud strategy right•The best cloud model and platform depends on the application to be migrated and business requirements.

•For instance Amazon Web Service (AWS) put their sensitive data such as personally identifiable information, credit card data and intellectual property at high risk.

• Businesses need to consider whether cloud models such as private cloud or hybrid cloud is more suitable for them from a security and operational standpoint.

•Migration to the cloud attracts recurring costs and it is pertinent to undertake a through audit to move only worthwhile data.

2. Taking disaster recovery for granted•Most providers of cloud-based services store data in redundant servers and make regular backups, so that there is no threat of the data itself being lost.

•Assuming that the service provider would offer a disaster recovery solution by default, is a big mistake.  

• Some providers may not include such a service in the Service Level Agreements, and they may not even have the capability to do so.

•Partnering with a service provider without due diligence on whether they have disaster recovery capabilities and procedures in place will result in no way to recover the data when disaster strikes.

Network crash

Fire

Power failure

3. Lack of clarity on cloud SLAs•The SLA forms the basis of the relationship with the service provider.

•Many businesses select their cloud service provider going by the marketing pitch and ignore the SLA.

•The SLA specifies the responsibilities of the provider regarding what is offered, security, uptime guarantees and more.

•Not understanding the SLA might mean fumbling and costly delays when trying to do routine things such as increasing bandwidth.

4. Taking compatibility for granted•Not all local apps are compatible with the cloud.

• The problem is compounded when the enterprise has already committed to the migration, and a business critical application on which users depend is not compatible with the selected cloud platform.

•The best practice to avoid such surprises is to draw up a list of apps to be migrated and check for their compatibility with the cloud service provider.

•Desktop applications that are not compatible with the selected cloud platform may have to be either modified or even changed altogether.

5. Underestimating the cost•Many businesses plan, consider, and budget only for storage costs while migrating to the cloud.

• Migration to the cloud is more often than not much complex than simply moving the files, and would invariably attract additional services such as automated data backup, credit card processing, reports processing of cloud data, and more.

•The cloud offers many benefits, but it can also be a costly affair.

•Businesses need to have a good understanding of the services they require, and confirm the total costs with the cloud service provider.

6.Underestimating the talent crunch•Many enterprises that migrate to the cloud simply hire anyone who happens to post their resumes and hope for the best.

•Such inexperienced professionals can make costly mistakes that may result in significant downtime, data loss or even process inefficiencies, rendering null and void the advantages of the cloud.

•Large businesses requiring in-house cloud professions need to budget for the high costs of acquiring skilled talent. They could also train their existing workforce on cloud technologies.

Read the fine printMany businesses consider the cloud as a technology upgrade. This is a big mistake in approach. The cloud is really more a change in business strategy, and only leverages the latest technology for the purpose. Such understanding helps businesses fix their priorities when it comes to leveraging the benefits of cloud technology.

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