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An Overview of Cloud Deployment Options

THE SITUATION | THE CHALLENGES | THE SOLUTION | THE BENEFITS

THE SITUATION

TACKLING THE CLOUD.

To move the ball down the eld, more and more organizations are tackling cloud computing. So its
more important that everyone become familiar with the cloud playbook and understand the many
options available, the numerous benets to harness and the potential challenges to avoid.
You need to be able to tell the dierence between:

PUBLIC CLOUD

HYBRID CLOUD

PRIVATE CLOUD

a solution in which the

cloud resources are shared
among many dierent
organizations, or even
the public

a solution in which an
organizations public and
private clouds remain
distinct entities but are
bundled together

a solution in which cloud

resources are dedicated to a
single organization and run
either in its own data center
or that of a service provider

70%

of CIOs will embrace a

cloud rst strategy
by 2016.1

of IT/security executives say the

majority of their IT operations will
be performed in the cloud in the
near future. 2

60%

of decision-makers say cloud computing

has reduced the need for infrastructure
maintenance, giving them more time to
focus on strategy and innovation.3

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THE CHALLENGES

GETTING SIDELINED.
More than a few challenges may be running interference with your adoption of cloud computing,
whether you are rst starting to consider it or already using it, such as:
UNFAMILIARITY Many IT decision-makers know how the
cloud can help drive objectives and goals, but dont know how
to move forward. They dont have enough information about
which vendor would be best. They are overwhelmed by the
thought of migrating to a new framework. Or they simply lack
the necessary IT resources.
SECURITY CONCERNS Twenty-two percent of IT managers
are afraid they will lose control of data stored in the cloud.
Concerns of keeping infrastructure and data safe to, in
and from the cloud are very real. So much so that some
organizations opt for a cloud environment, which might not be
the best t for them. Also, some line-of-business directors are
bypassing security and implementing their own cloud services.
COSTS AND RESOURCES Many organizations dont
understand that IT budgets may see as much as 25% savings
over four years with a cloud implementation. They are
concerned their IT resources are too limited, or they dont fully
understand how to implement cloud solutions. Plus, they worry
that other IT investments they recently made will go to waste.

56%
49%

of cloud users cited

increased employee
mobility and productivity
after having moved to
the cloud.6

of large enterprises say that cloud

services have helped them achieve
an increase in prots.3

44%

of IT budgets are spent on the cloud

and will grow to 51% by 2015. 2

THE SOLUTION

CALLING THE PLAY.

In order to overcome these challenges and take full
advantage of all the cloud can oer, you need a coach
a technology partner who can offer insight and
innovative solutions. Why is everything so complex?
Because you need to choose the best cloud environment
to t your needs, your strategic goals and your budget.

PUBLIC CLOUD

A solution in which the cloud resources are shared

among many dierent organizations or even the public.
You purchase services, sets of services, computing
power or storage space from a cloud provider who
hosts the environment for you. This is a cost-eective
solution for organizations that do not have extensive IT
infrastructure, enabling massive exibility and scalability.
You only use as much cloud space as you need and can
grow into more as your organizations grows.

A solution in which cloud resources are dedicated to a

single organization and run either in its own data center
or that of a service provider. Having a private cloud helps
ensure an extra layer of security and privacy which
might be required if your organization has to comply
with industry or governmental regulations.

PRIVATE CLOUD

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HYBRID CLOUD

A solution that combines an organizations public and

private cloud environments, providing greater levels
of exibility as well as increased security and control.
You can retain the scalability benets of a public cloud
but also maintain a private platform in which you can
design, develop and test your own applications.
RISE OF THE HYBRID
34% of IT decision-makers say a hybrid cloud approach would
help their IT become more strategic overall and advance higherlevel goals.

IN THE HUDDLE

1. How quickly will cloud services be up and running?

2. How quickly can service levels be adjusted as usage
demands rise and fall?
3. Does the contract apply to the infrastructure as a
whole, or does it cover each individual machine?
4. How often will downtime occur for scheduled
maintenance, and how will disruptions be scheduled?
5. Will the provider accept an exit clause allowing
termination of the contract without penalty in the
case of recurring incidents?

6. What types of service problems result in refunds?

What types receive service credits? What are the
redemption procedures in each case?
7. Will the organization receive monthly reports that
analyze performance against agreed-upon metrics?
8. How will the cloud be monitored for
regulatory compliance?

PRIVATE CLOUD
IS A GOOD SOLUTION FOR:

PUBLIC CLOUD
IS A GOOD SOLUTION FOR:

HYBRID CLOUD
IS A GOOD SOLUTION FOR:

Government agencies that need

to maintain strict regulatory and
compliance standards

Startups and small businesses that

dont have a dedicated IT sta or
legacy infrastructure

Organizations that need to protect

mission-critical or sensitive data

Companies that require agility for

bursts of activity or trac

Organizations that want to integrate

all of their existing applications,
processes and infrastructure, whether
in a public or private cloud

Companies that want an additional

layer of security

Organizations that need to run apps

used by many people

Companies that are required to meet

specic infrastructure standards

Companies that want to consolidate

infrastructure and pay only for the
resources they need

Companies that need to supplement

a private cloud solution to handle
incremental bursts of activity
or trac

35

Companies with an extensive and

knowledgeable IT sta

Companies that need an easily

scalable environment

Organizations that require more strict

control of systems and missioncritical applications
3

Organizations that have already

invested heavily in an on-prem
data center

Companies that want to ensure

scalability while still meeting and
maintaining security and compliance
standards

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THE BENEFITS

SCORING THE EXTRA POINT.

Finding the right coach to guide you through the process of adopting the best cloud
solution will bring many benets to your organization, such as:
MAXIMIZING I.T. AND ORGANIZATIONAL RESOURCES
A cloud solution can shift your infrastructure spending from Capital Expenditures (CapEx) to Operational Expenditures
(OpEx) so you can better regulate monthly costs.
Your previous investment in on-premises infrastructures will not go to waste. Many cloud models work with existing
infrastructure, enabling you to strategically and cost-eectively migrate to the cloud.
As a matter of fact, you can even integrate and consolidate dierent back-end systems and technology, such as disaster
recovery, backup and archiving, into one cloud environment to eliminate redundancies and maximize eciencies.
IT management becomes centralized and simplied so you can focus on more strategic initiatives. Also, maintenance,
personnel, updates and infrastructure upgrades are all handled on the vendor side, freeing you from those costs.
Resources can be more closely matched to consistent needs, as opposed to having to account for peaks and valleys
in demand.

DRIVING COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

The cloud allows you to become more agile and responsive to needs by
facilitating rapid prototyping and improving workows, speeding up
speed-to-market.
You can connect disparate oces and mobile workers to company
applications and processes run in the cloud in real time, boosting
productivity.

HOME

TO GO

GUEST

Easily enable custom application development and deployment by

giving developers a exible and reliable platform to design, test and
launch company applications.
You can store massive amounts of data that can be analyzed to
gain actionable insights, leading to better service and enhanced
eciencies.

DOWN

INCREASING FLEXIBILITY
Your cloud solution can easily scale up or down to meet the needs of
your organization, ensuring availability of resources for employees and customers.
Cloud infrastructures quickly scale and handle uctuations in trac and activity.
The cloud helps you future-proof your organization with the latest proven
technology.
Since cloud infrastructures enable you to pay only for what you use, you wont be
locked into an agreement with one provider.

QUARTER

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WHY CDW?
Whether youre new to the cloud or looking to nd new ways to maximize its benets, CDW has the
expertise to help you win the game.

THE PEOPLE

THE PARTNERS

THE PLAN

With the experience that comes from

operating a public cloud platform for CDW
customers for more than ve years, our
account managers are uniquely qualied
to guide you through the planning and
implementation of the best solution for
your organization. Also, our experienced
and industry-certied solution architects
can recommend a customized path for your
organization to follow.

We work with more than 45 cloud providers,

have more than 200 cloud solutions and
oer service-level agreements that will meet
or exceed your requirements. Our cloud
oerings and services are comprehensive,
holistic and based squarely on your
strategic plans.

CDWs consultative solution process ensures

your cloud needs are covered at every stage
of the process. An initial discovery session
helps you understand your technology
and goals, requirements and budget. Next,
we provide an assessment and review of
your existing IT environments and project
requirements. Then, we make detailed vendor
evaluations and recommendations, as well
as a future environment design and proof of
concept. Finally, well assist with procurement,
conguration, deployment and migration of
your chosen cloud environment. And after
all that, we can host and manage your cloud
environment, if desired.

THE CLOUD
GAME PLAN.

CDW can huddle up with you and implement our four-stage cloud
infrastructure protocol without a fumble:

1. PLAN We help you take a look at the entire playing eld,

including your application inventory, lifecycle management and
the state of your data center.

3. IDENTIFY We determine your bandwidth needs, relevant

network considerations and which type of cloud conguration
would work best for you.

2. PRIORITIZE We make sure you have the right lineup of security,

performance, dedicated resources, levels of integration, degrees
of customization, service-level agreements and objectives.

4. JUMPSTART We tailor the cloud solution to your organization,

focusing on areas such as virtualization, converged infrastructure,
disaster recovery, testing and development.

HELP FROM YOUR CLOUD COACH

CDW can help you build an integrated IT infrastructure. With extensive expertise and a wide range
of oerings in solution areas that complement the cloud (such as security, networking, data center
optimization and mobility), CDW can help you nd the right solutions, ensure that all aspects of your
infrastructure work well together and provide you the most benet.

OUR PARTNERS

VMware vCloud Hybrid Service is a secure, dedicated

hybrid cloud service built on the trusted foundation
of VMware vSphere. It supports existing workloads
and third-party applications as well as new application
development, giving IT a common platform for
seamlessly extending its data center to the cloud.
Its available in two service types Dedicated Cloud
and Virtual Private Cloud. CDW is the 2013 Global
vCloud Hybrid Cloud Service Provider of the Year.

Th e FlexPod solution portfolio combines NetApp

storage systems, Cisco Uni ed Computing System
servers and Cisco Nexus fabric into a single, exible
architecture. FlexPod solutions are validated and
tested to reduce risk and increase IT eciency.
Organizations of all types and sizes have
transformed the promise of private cloud
computing into breakthrough results using
technologies from NetApp and our partners.

Get open source-based public cloud infrastructure

with HP Cloud Services. HPs enterprise-class cloud
gives developers the tools and exibility they need
to build next-generation apps. Organizations of all
sizes bene t from greater workload availability,
manageability and portability without the constraints
of a closed operating environment and vendor lock-in.

WEVE GOT THE PROOF

SEE FOR YOURSELF

INDUSTRY AND PARTNER AWARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS

NetApp FlexPod Premier Partner
Certied Ethical Hacker
Certied Information Systems Security Professional
Certied Telecom Professionals
Global Information Assurance Certication (GIAC)
GIAC Certied Incident Handler
GIAC Security Essentials
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Academy
Certied
Homeland Security Certi ed
Mature IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Governance Framework
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Self-Assessed
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards v2 Level 1 Compliant
Project Management Professional Certication
Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS) 70 Type-II Certied
Operations
Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements (SSAE)
16 Audit and Published Report
HP Cloud Center of Excellence
Cisco Master Cloud Builder
VMware Global vCHS Partner of the Year
Level 3 Top Agent and Platinum Partner 2012 & 2013
Masergy No. 1 Agent 2011 2013
McAfee Small and Midsize Business (SMB) North America Partner
of the Year 2012
Microsoft Corporate Accounts Global Partner of the Year 2012
NaviSite Agent Partner of the Year 2012
NaviSite Top Revenue Producer Award 2012
Terremark Top Channel Partner 2008 2013

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about how having the right cloud coach can make all the
dierence for your organization.
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CDW Report, Silver Linings and Surprises: CDWs 2013 State of the Cloud Report, 2013
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