Tuesday, January 17, 2012
What is the biggest challenge facing Cloud Computing in 2012?
Someone on Linkedin asked the Cloud Computing Community the following question: In ONE word, what is the biggest challenge facing Cloud Computing / SaaS in 2012? The question created quite a bit of traffic and debate. I thought it might be fun to remove the duplicates and throw the results into a Word Cloud for you to review.
So how do we address the challenges listed above? Are they really challenges or is it fear of the unknown? What are your thoughts?
Original Forum Thread: Linkedin - Cloud Computing, SaaS & Virtualization
~ Scott March
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
ATM Machines Go Virtual?
Diebold has developed the "Virtual ATM Machine". Powered by Cisco UCS and Vmware View, this new and innovative use for VDI technology breaks the traditional VDI mold. VDI is no longer limited to the traditional desktop. This new approach will definitely revolutionize the ATM industry and help offer a better and more cost effective model going forward. Some of the realized benefits for converting the ATM to a zero client are easier centralized servicing, better security, and higher availability. Awesome stuff! Will "ATM as a Service" be the new Cloud buzz word? Maybe.
Another great article on the subject:
http://news.diebold.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=5127
~Scott March
Another great article on the subject:
http://news.diebold.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=5127
~Scott March
Monday, November 14, 2011
Debunking Cloud Security Myths
Despite the opportunities made available through cloud computing, security concerns still remain the largest inhibitor to adoption. However, the technology and expertise required to build a trusted cloud is actually more feasible than many may imagine. In this blog, we hope to eliminate the misperceptions that potential customers may have regarding cloud security and help them on their journey to adopting the cloud.
Myth #1: The cloud simply cannot be secure.
There are varying levels of vendor capabilities that make for varying levels of security, but cloud environments absolutely can be secure. The enterprise hybrid cloud is a compelling model to debunk this myth, as hybrid cloud models deliver the same common security standards across both public and private environments, without compromising enterprise-class requirements or cost. In this case, it’s not about choosing a generic security level for the cloud, but rather choosing the right security for your organization’s specific cloud deployment.
Myth #2: Cloud security is a new challenge.
In truth, security concerns aren’t new, they are merely an extension of what’s being dealt with in an organization’s physical infrastructure. Protecting the infrastructure and sensitive data have always been top priorities when it comes to security, and security and governance requirements are the same regardless of physical, virtual or cloud components. In fact, because of virtualization technology, the cloud can even be more secure than one’s physical environment, and an investment in virtual security can provided the needed control and visibility for the cloud.
Myth #3: Compliance equals security.
Many enterprises function under the assumption that if they are certified as compliant, their systems are secure and they don’t have to worry about vulnerabilities to attacks. However, compliance actually only attests to the state of security at a specific moment in time, and equating compliance to security can put your business at risk.
So what does this all mean for you? A cloud deployment that defies these myths is built on trust, which cannot be achieved without control and visibility across the cloud infrastructure, identities and information. To learn more about building a trusted cloud and cloud security, download our new whitepaper with CSO. For future updates, be sure to follow @vCloud and @VMwareSP on Twitter.
Another great article from the VMware vCloud team
Myth #1: The cloud simply cannot be secure.
There are varying levels of vendor capabilities that make for varying levels of security, but cloud environments absolutely can be secure. The enterprise hybrid cloud is a compelling model to debunk this myth, as hybrid cloud models deliver the same common security standards across both public and private environments, without compromising enterprise-class requirements or cost. In this case, it’s not about choosing a generic security level for the cloud, but rather choosing the right security for your organization’s specific cloud deployment.
Myth #2: Cloud security is a new challenge.
In truth, security concerns aren’t new, they are merely an extension of what’s being dealt with in an organization’s physical infrastructure. Protecting the infrastructure and sensitive data have always been top priorities when it comes to security, and security and governance requirements are the same regardless of physical, virtual or cloud components. In fact, because of virtualization technology, the cloud can even be more secure than one’s physical environment, and an investment in virtual security can provided the needed control and visibility for the cloud.
Myth #3: Compliance equals security.
Many enterprises function under the assumption that if they are certified as compliant, their systems are secure and they don’t have to worry about vulnerabilities to attacks. However, compliance actually only attests to the state of security at a specific moment in time, and equating compliance to security can put your business at risk.
So what does this all mean for you? A cloud deployment that defies these myths is built on trust, which cannot be achieved without control and visibility across the cloud infrastructure, identities and information. To learn more about building a trusted cloud and cloud security, download our new whitepaper with CSO. For future updates, be sure to follow @vCloud and @VMwareSP on Twitter.
Another great article from the VMware vCloud team
Monday, October 17, 2011
New vSphere client for iPad released today
Today at VMworld Europe 2011 Partner Day, VMware released a new version of their vSphere client for the iPad.
New in version 1.2 of the vSphere client for the iPad is:
New in version 1.2 of the vSphere client for the iPad is:
- vMotion. The feature is available via Host & VM action menus. Virtual machines can also be two-finger flicked/dragged from the Host detail view to enter vMotion mode
- Ability to email vMotion validation error details to other
- View task progress reporting on VM cards
- Ability to refresh vCenter host list
- Support for ESX 3.5
- Support for VMware vSphere 5.0.
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