Slow and Steady Toward the Cloud

Whenever we talk about the challenges of cloud computing, we're primarily talking about getting systems and data up and running on the cloud.

That massive migration is one of the reasons some experts say cloud computing is not the tidal wave that has been depicted in the trade press, with the eager encouragement of leading service and platform providers. The sheer scope of the problem and the complexities involved in ensuring data and application reliability and security guarantee that the cloud will be a gradual development - disruptive, yes, however not overwhelmingly so.

Still, just because research can speed up the process doesn't mean you should rush in too quickly, according to systems architect Rajagopal Sattaluri. An incremental approach is probably your best bet considering all of the facets involved in a successful migration. Things like gaining a full understanding of the cloud platform itself and ensuring that the applications being ported over are even suitable for cloud operation are crucial to a successful launch.

Without doubt, there will be more data on the cloud by this time then and there year, and subsequent years afterwards that. Nevertheless it would be a mistake to think you must be knee-deep in the cloud by 2012. The benefits of cloud computing are in fact compelling, yet they can only be attained through a smooth transition from today's physical/virtual infrastructure.

Read this white paper to learn why BMC Software's chief information officer foresees a future in which organizations realize how secure the public cloud is, underutilization of hardware is a thing of the past, and daily business operations are more productive.

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