Being surprised by cloud cost overruns when your budget is already stretched thin by high infrastructure costs can put you in a difficult position. Now you need to make cut backs – you can reduce resources for your projects, cut back on personnel, or take a FinOps approach to develop a comprehensive solution for your business.
In this blog we will explore cost-effective alternative cloud solutions to Amazon Web Service.
Without question, VMware has a good reputation for cloud security and virtualization within a single management framework. But, given its high price point compounded with new acquisition uncertainties, now may be a good time to reevaluate your options. Let’s explore OpenStack as an alternative VMware Workstation with a complete guide on how to set up a virtualized workstation with OpenStack.
Explore alternatives to OpenStack – Apache CloudStack, VMware vCloud, Proxmox, Google Cloud Platform and Amazon Web Services. OpenStack is an open source platform composed of several independent components. These components interoperate with each other through Application Programming Interface (API).
Is your organization prepared to harness the capabilities of cloud computing, yet unsure of where to begin? This blog will help anyone understand cloud computing and provides detail coverage of On-Prem, Public Cloud and Hosted Private Clouds.
Ready to explore the advantages of on-premise clouds alongside Todd Robinson, the President of OpenMetal? Under his guidance, delve into the details and acquire valuable insights on establishing your very own on-premise cloud. This information will empower you to seamlessly transfer workloads away from AWS with ease.
In the beginning there were only a few cloud deployment model options. One of these, the public cloud deployment model, was dominant both marketing wise and in the quality of the cloud experience. Unless you were ok to wait for 4 to 12 months for a quality private cloud your only options was “to move to the cloud” at AWS.
High unpredictable cloud bills are leading more organizations to search for more cost effective infrastructure solutions. To stay ahead of the competition without hemorrhaging capital organizations need efficient, scalable and cost-effective cloud solutions. In this blog, we’ll explore what Proxmox and OpenStack are, with a high-level comparison to help you decide which solution is best for your organization’s needs.
CloudStack and OpenStack are two prominent open source solutions for cloud infrastructure management; understanding the key differences between them is crucial when choosing the right infrastructure for managing your workloads. In this blog, we will explore the differences between OpenStack and CloudStack, highlighting their strengths, weaknesses, and best use cases.
Ready to dive into the world of cloud computing but not sure which cloud computing platform is best to learn? With the ever-increasing demand for cloud computing skills, a career in cloud computing is a safe bet, but the decision of which platform to learn can be overwhelming for anyone planning a career in cloud computing. In this article, I will compare AWS vs Azure vs GCP vs OpenStack and explore their pros and cons can why you may want to pursue a career working on one of these cloud platforms.
This article defines big data and its applications, the big data solutions platform that process the data, and big data infrastructure requirements necessary to support operational efficiencies.
In this article, we’ll delve into the advantages and disadvantages of GCP, and then highlight an alternative solution for businesses seeking flexibility and scalability.
Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is a prominent player in the cloud computing landscape. But, not without competition from other mega providers like AWS. With the recent rise in lower cost alternative solutions available, anyone considering GCP may wonder if they are getting the best value for their dollar. GCP like every platform has its pros and cons. And when considering committing to a cloud provider, it is best practice to thoroughly evaluate various options before committing.
AWS and GCP are leading players in cloud computing, offering a wide range of services and attractive pricing. However, choosing the right platform requires understanding their strengths, customer pain points, and alternatives. Comparing and shopping around for cloud products can be complex, with varying names and pricing structures. Transparent pricing is crucial, but some providers could improve in this area.
OpenMetal CEO, Todd Robinson, discusses with Mark Collier, COO of the OpenInfra Foundation, his vision for how OpenMetal Cloud can assist small businesses.
If you’re searching for a solution to take full control of your infrastructure, you might have come across the term “open source cloud.” But what exactly is it? In this comprehensive blog, we’ll dive deep into the concept of open source clouds and explore why they are the ultimate key to empowering organizations.
More and more companies are facing the reality of high costs coming from their public cloud deployments on AWS, Azure, GCP and the other mega clouds. This has given rise to the concept of Cloud Repatriation.
A cloud migration strategy generally follows the “land and expand” or “lift and shift” method. However, a more flexible, hybrid approach is beneficial. By adopting a flexible cloud migration approach that combines elements of both strategies, organizations can better align migration efforts with their unique requirements and constraints.
SaaS Providers brave enough to go against norms are reevaluating AWS pros and cons and discovering new SaaS success on cloud alternatives such as hosted private cloud and open source solutions.
Learn about alternative cloud solutions that combine the best of both public and private clouds and give your business greater flexibility.
When SaaS providers consume large amounts of public cloud, a move to a hosted private cloud may reduce current AWS costs up to 50%. This can free up existing capital to be used for new SaaS growth.
Private, hybrid, and open source cloud solutions offer managed IT service providers unparalleled control, customization, and security. While public cloud providers may have had their place in the growth of the cloud industry, it’s apparent that the future lies in more secure and flexible environments.
Without question, VMware has a good reputation for cloud security and virtualization within a single management framework. But, given its high price point compounded with new acquisition uncertainties, now may be a good time to reevaluate your options. More so, it may be a good time to consider adopting OpenStack vs VMware.
This Executive Focus features Todd Robinson, President and Founder of OpenMetal, discussing how OpenMetal On-Demand Private Clouds deliver the advantages of having your own private environment with the ease of spinning public clouds up or down quickly as you desire.
This article uses current cloud adoption and usage statistics to build on the discussion (in the video) between Todd Robinson, President of InMotion Hosting, and Marc Collier, COO of OpenInfra Foundation about the current challenges around the widespread adoption of OpenStack powered infrastructure, especially in the context of private clouds for SMBs.
Edge computing products that move the cloud closer to you are probably good solutions, especially for teams who have already successfully made the transition to a cloud-based architecture. It is very important, however, for companies new to the cloud or who have had difficulty with the cloud to consider carefully which setup and solutions are right for their needs.
Public cloud users are finding out that for all their convenience and so-called affordability, public clouds are often not suitable for their workloads. Serious work requires serious infrastructure. Private clouds are the perfect solution for experienced cloud professionals who are tired of shocking cloud bills, or disappointing performance from their public cloud infrastructure.
“Cloud Repatriation” has recently become a buzzword – and one that builds on the confusion of “cloud”. This term is typically used when talking about companies that are significantly overpaying for infrastructure from their public cloud of choice.
Many articles online compare “new innovative” services offered by big tech giants against each other, implying that there are no alternatives. But that’s not true, at least not anymore.
OpenStack has thousands of developers working on various cloud-oriented projects to provide the same services these public cloud providers offer. We’re only going to cover a couple of them here, but it should give you an idea of what to look for when looking at alternatives.
What’s the secret to cloud success? If you’ve been paying attention to the world of business, you know that businesses large and small are moving from traditional servers to cloud-based infrastructure.
Keep reading to learn how the latest advances in server technology can ease your move to the cloud.
A vast majority of organizations have adopted either a public cloud or private cloud. Within these organizations, we’ve noticed a significant challenge for the IT professionals is to determine the right placement of their dollars against cloud services provided by either public clouds or private clouds.
