Accelerating Federal Cloud Adoption for Modernization and Security
Author : James A. Lewis
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 30,67 MB
Release : 2023
Category :
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Overview and Issues for Implementation of the Federal Cloud Computing Initiative
Author : Congressional Research Service
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 30,67 MB
Release : 2015-02-19
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781508602927
Book Description
Cloud computing is a new name for an old concept: the delivery of computing services from a remote location, analogous to the way electricity, water, and other utilities are provided to most customers. Cloud computing services are delivered through a network, usually the Internet. Some cloud services are adaptations of familiar applications, such as email and word processing. Others are new applications that never existed as a local application, such as online maps and social networks. Since 2009, the federal government has been shifting its data storage needs to cloud-based services and away from agency-owned data centers. This shift is intended to reduce the total investment by the federal government in information technology (IT) (data centers), as well as realize other stated advantages of cloud adoption: efficiency, accessibility, collaboration, rapidity of innovation, reliability, and security. In December 2010, the U.S. Chief Information Officer (CIO) released “A 25-Point Implementation Plan to Reform Federal IT Management” as part of a comprehensive effort to increase the operational efficiency of federal technology assets. One element of the 25-Point Plan is for agencies to shift to a “Cloud First” policy, which is being implemented through the Federal Cloud Computing Strategy. The Cloud First policy means that federal agencies must (1) implement cloud-based solutions whenever a secure, reliable, and cost-effective cloud option exists; and (2) begin reevaluating and modifying their individual IT budget strategies to include cloud computing. However, there are challenges facing agencies as they make this shift. For example, some agency CIOs have stated that in spite of the stated security advantages of cloud computing, they are, in fact, concerned about moving their data from their data centers, which they manage and control, to outsourced cloud services. This and other concerns must be addressed to build an agency culture that trusts the cloud. Congress has a number of means to monitor the status of the Federal Cloud Computing Initiative (FCCI). Individual committees may wish to monitor agencies under their jurisdiction by holding hearings; requesting review of an agency's status through the agency itself or a GAO study; and/or assessing an agency's progress and projected goals against the stated goals of the FCCI.
The Cloud Adoption Playbook
Author : Moe Abdula
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 27,99 MB
Release : 2018-04-03
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1119491819
Book Description
The essential roadmaps for enterprise cloud adoption As cloud technologies continue to challenge the fundamental understanding of how businesses work, smart companies are moving quickly to adapt to a changing set of rules. Adopting the cloud requires a clear roadmap backed by use cases, grounded in practical real-world experience, to show the routes to successful adoption. The Cloud Adoption Playbook helps business and technology leaders in enterprise organizations sort through the options and make the best choices for accelerating cloud adoption and digital transformation. Written by a team of IBM technical executives with a wealth of real-world client experience, this book cuts through the hype, answers your questions, and helps you tailor your cloud adoption and digital transformation journey to the needs of your organization. This book will help you: Discover how the cloud can fulfill major business needs Adopt a standardized Cloud Adoption Framework and understand the key dimensions of cloud adoption and digital transformation Learn how cloud adoption impacts culture, architecture, security, and more Understand the roles of governance, methodology, and how the cloud impacts key players in your organization. Providing a collection of winning plays, championship advice, and real-world examples of successful adoption, this playbook is your ultimate resource for making the cloud work. There has never been a better time to adopt the cloud. Cloud solutions are more numerous and accessible than ever before, and evolving technology is making the cloud more reliable, more secure, and more necessary than ever before. Don’t let your organization be left behind! The Cloud Adoption Playbook gives you the essential guidance you need to make the smart choices that reduce your organizational risk and accelerate your cloud adoption and digital transformation.
Cloud Computing
Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement
Publisher :
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 47,32 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Computers
ISBN :
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Federal Cloud Computing
Author : Matthew Metheny
Publisher : Syngress, is
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,35 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Cloud computing
ISBN : 9781620819890
Book Description
"In recent years 'cloud computing' has emerged as a model for providing IT infrastructure, resources and services that has the potential to drive significant value to organizations through increased IT efficiency, agility and innovation. However, Federal agencies who were early adopters of cloud computing have learned that there are many challenges and risks that must be addressed in order to realize these benefits"--
Overview and Issues for Implementation of the Federal Cloud Computing Initiative
Author : Patricia Moloney Figliola
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 36,7 MB
Release : 2015
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ISBN :
Book Description
This report explains what cloud computing is, including cloud deployment models and service models, discusses issues that should be considered when adopting cloud services, and presents the federal government's planning for IT reform. It also provides information on assessments that have been conducted on agency cloud adoption and discusses both the challenges and drivers of cloud adoption. Finally, the report provides possible mechanisms for Congress to monitor agencies as they implement cloud computing.
Practical Cloud Security
Author : Melvin B. Greer, Jr.
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 32,45 MB
Release : 2016-08-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1498729444
Book Description
• Provides a cross-industry view of contemporary cloud computing security challenges, solutions, and lessons learned • Offers clear guidance for the development and execution of industry-specific cloud computing business and cybersecurity strategies • Provides insight into the interaction and cross-dependencies between industry business models and industry-specific cloud computing security requirements
Federal Cloud Computing
Author : Anders Jensen
Publisher : Nova Science Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 29,28 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781626186996
Book Description
Cloud computing is a new name for an old concept; the delivery of computing services from a remote location, analogous to the way electricity, water, and other utilities are provided to most customers. Cloud computing services are delivered through a network, usually the Internet. Some cloud services are adaptations of familiar applications, such as e-mail and word processing. Others are new applications that never existed as a local application, such as on-line maps and social networks. Since 2009, the federal government has been shifting its data storage needs to cloud-based services and away from agency-owned data centres. This shift is intended to reduce the total investment by the federal government in information technology (IT) (data centres), as well as realise other stated advantages of cloud adoption: efficiency, accessibility, collaboration, rapidity of innovation, reliability, and security. This book examines current elements, issues and implementation challenges in federal cloud computing with a focus on federal information technology reform management.
Federal Cloud Computing Strategy
Author : Vivek Kundra
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 38,14 MB
Release : 2013-06-19
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781490478340
Book Description
The Federal Government's current information technology environment is characterized by low asset utilization, a fragmented demand for resources, duplicative systems, environments which are difficult to manage, and long procurement lead times. These inefficiencies negatively impact the Federal Government's ability to serve the American public.
Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure and Operations Explained
Author : Mansura Habiba
Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 26,29 MB
Release : 2022-08-29
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1803233672
Book Description
Modernize and migrate smoothly to hybrid cloud infrastructure and successfully mitigate complexities relating to the infrastructure, platform, and production environment Key FeaturesPresents problems and solutions for application modernization based on real-life use casesHelps design and implement efficient, highly available, and scalable cloud-native applicationsTeaches you how to adopt a cloud-native culture for successful deployments on hybrid cloud platformsBook Description Most organizations are now either moving to the cloud through modernization or building their apps in the cloud. Hybrid cloud is one of the best approaches for cloud migration and the modernization journey for any enterprise. This is why, along with coding skills, developers need to know the big picture of cloud footprint and be aware of the integration models between apps in a hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructure. This book represents an overview of your end-to-end journey to the cloud. To be future agnostic, the journey starts with a hybrid cloud. You'll gain an overall understanding of how to approach migration to the cloud using hybrid cloud technologies from IBM and Red Hat. Next, you'll be able to explore the challenges, requirements (both functional and non-functional), and the process of app modernization for enterprises by analyzing various use cases. The book then provides you with insights into the different reference solutions for app modernization on the cloud, which will help you to learn how to design and implement patterns and best practices in your job. By the end of this book, you'll be able to successfully modernize applications and cloud infrastructure in hyperscaler public clouds such as IBM and hybrid clouds using Red Hat technologies as well as develop secure applications for cloud environments. What you will learnStrategize application modernization, from the planning to the implementation phaseApply cloud-native development concepts, methods, and best practicesSelect the right strategy for cloud adoption and modernizationExplore container platforms, storage, network, security, and operationsManage cloud operations using SREs, FinOps, and MLOps principlesDesign a modern data insight hub on the cloudWho this book is for This book is for cloud-native application developers involved in modernizing legacy applications by refactoring and rebuilding them. Cloud solution architects and technical leaders will also find this book useful. It will be helpful to have a basic understanding of cloud-native application development and cloud providers before getting started with this book.
