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Title:

How To Pick the Right Cloud Infrastructure For Your Business

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Organizer:
Emil Sayegh, The Rackspace Cloud
Description:
Cloud computing or on-demand computing is rapidly gaining credibility due to its increased ease of use, higher security and energy and cost savings. Panelists will discuss what start-ups and SMBs need to know about cloud hosting, how to make the switch and why their future will be “serverless”.
Questions
Answered:
  1. Why is cloud computing advantageous in today’s economic environment?
  2. What do you need to ask your hosting provider to be sure you are choosing the right host for crucial applications and businesses?
  3. Will moving to the cloud help your business strategically and financially?
  4. How to choose between cloud hosting and managed hosting?
  5. Every application is unique. Who should you use to host it? Where will your staff work and add value?
  6. What do businesses need to know about managing applications in the cloud?
  7. What are the issues with scaling applications in the cloud?
  8. Do you need to have server operations and staff on site?
  9. What does it meant to be “serverless”?
  10. How should service play into your cloud hosting decision?
Level:
Intermediate
Category:
Cloud Storage / Delivery, New Technology / Next Generation
Type:
Panel
Event:
Interactive 2010
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