Cloud is no longer something that is an emerging trend; rather it has become a consideration that is evaluated at all levels of IT. It is also hard for companies to determine which products will truly increase their bottom line, and which will pass in time. The Cloud has allowed CIO’s to utilize technology to add a greater value to the businesses they are working for. There are many different Cloud options. Read this white paper to select the right cloud methodologies and utilize cloud applications for your business.

1. Adopting Proper
CLOUD METHODOLOGIESCLOUD METHODOLOGIESCLOUD METHODOLOGIESCLOUD METHODOLOGIESCLOUD METHODOLOGIESCLOUD METHODOLOGIESCLOUD METHODOLOGIESCLOUD METHODOLOGIESCLOUD METHODOLOGIESCLOUD METHODOLOGIESCLOUD METHODOLOGIESCLOUD METHODOLOGIESCLOUD METHODOLOGIESCLOUD METHODOLOGIESCLOUD METHODOLOGIESCLOUD METHODOLOGIESCLOUD METHODOLOGIESCLOUD METHODOLOGIESCLOUD METHODOLOGIESCLOUD METHODOLOGIESCLOUD METHODOLOGIESCLOUD METHODOLOGIESCLOUD METHODOLOGIESCLOUD METHODOLOGIESCLOUD METHODOLOGIESCLOUD METHODOLOGIESCLOUD METHODOLOGIESCLOUD METHODOLOGIESCLOUD METHODOLOGIESCLOUD METHODOLOGIESCLOUD METHODOLOGIESCLOUD METHODOLOGIESCLOUD METHODOLOGIESCLOUD METHODOLOGIESCLOUD METHODOLOGIESCLOUD METHODOLOGIESCLOUD METHODOLOGIESCLOUD METHODOLOGIESCLOUD METHODOLOGIESCLOUD METHODOLOGIESCLOUD METHODOLOGIESCLOUD METHODOLOGIESCLOUD METHODOLOGIES

2. P:888-972-BLUE |WWW.FASTBLUENETWORKS.COM
The Cloud is no longer something that is an emerging trend; rather it has become a
consideration that is evaluated at all levels of IT. As the Cloud has emerged, it has
changed the way companies build their internal networking, and the way they take
these products to market. Business leaders expect rapid growth and scalability,
looking outside of the organization if their needs cannot be met. It is also hard for
companies to determine which products will truly increase their bottom line, and
which will pass in time.
The Cloud has also become a source of concern, as IT leaders fear a loss of control.
Some are concerned, feeling that they are losing control of their domain. While
others see it as an opportunity to increase their value within their organization. The
Cloud has allowed CIO’s to utilize technology to add a greater value to the busi-
nesses they are working for. The CIO is no longer a caretaker of a particular service,
but an executive that helps direct a great aspect of the business.
IT has evolved past the stereotype of a cost center. Rather IT has become an integral
part to building and brokering the success of the organization. One question all
CIO’s should ask is, how can deliver the services our company needs to grow?
Utilizing Cloud Applications
for Your Business
Utilizing Cloud Applications
for Your Business
2

3. 1. Understand Your Business
Always seek to understand your core pain points. Where will a failure most impact
your business? Will it affect the future of your company? By understanding what is
needed to protect your business against failing you will be able to command the full
power of the cloud.
2. Focus on Driving Business
How can the ability to add applications to a server, or to turn on and add server
space/storage in minutes affect your organizations effectiveness? An efficient cloud
will bring the power to increase your effectiveness to an all-time high. CIO’s now
have the ability to work towards adaptable and impactful technologies, rather than
tending to infrastructure.
3. Realize Your Economic Consumption
Utilize your knowledge of your organizations data utilization and needs to accurately
consume the correct amount of data. From here calculate the power, tools, and labor
you need to fully and properly utilize the new resource to properly develop your new
tools.
P:888-972-BLUE |WWW.FASTBLUENETWORKS.COM
There are many different Cloud options. Instead
of getting lost in the functionality and complex
interdependencies of the cloud, start with a small
service that you can evaluate and customize to
meet your needs. Through the fine-tuning of your
service you will be able to build a solution that
solves a need, increasing your value.
Where to Start?Where to Start?
3

4. 4. Develop Your Roadmap to Services
The amount of users within your organization will drive your adoption of different
services. With the Cloud, services have become a capability, rather than a simple
piece of technology. Through the combination of services you can create a user
experience that ultimately helps you reach the goal you are trying to achieve. As your
different services develop it is imperative that you create a strategy that incorporates
your users and goals. At this point it is important to ensure that the services you are
evaluating will pragmatically help you bring your services to market.
P:888-972-BLUE |WWW.FASTBLUENETWORKS.COM
Where to Start?Where to Start?
4

5. In House Development
CIO’s today must work together with other business leaders within the organization
to evaluate outsourced environments to bring ideas for a dream to a reality. Through
the internal development of your needs and wants, you will be better prepared to
determine whether or not a public, private, or hybrid cloud is right for you.
Differentiate
There will be many technical differences between cloud or colocation technologies.
Are you looking for a service that is handled internally, with routers and servers that
can be controlled by an IT staff? Or are you looking for servers that are completely
managed by another entity. The Cloud will change the way your IT staff operates and
can be customized to your specific needs.
Foundation
What is your cloud built on? Underneath the Cloud Service Provider of your choice is
a plethora of hardware choices. This architecture will determine the way in which you
run your service, from its scalability, to its security and redundancy. At this stage you
will determine whether you are looking for a multi-tenancy, or a private service.
The cloud offers a new development model.
Traditionally infrastructure was build
through a gathering of requirements,
design, implementation, testing, and then
operation. We can now have up to 60% of
all your needs immediately met at the test-
ing stage. You don’t have to create the
perfect service out of the box, rather can
add or remove services to customize your
services to meet your exact need.
P:888-972-BLUE |WWW.FASTBLUENETWORKS.COM
The First StepsThe First Steps
5

6. Fastblue Networks can help your company gain a competitive edge against your
competition with a cloud solution that is build around your needs.
“A Successful Cloud Computing Strategy involves customizing services from one
or more vendors. One way to do this is through an intermediary service provider: A
Cloud Services Brokerage. A CSB can make it easier to consume and maintain
cloud services, while reducing the cost and risk encountered when an enterprise
tries to address issues alone.” – Gartner
Please contact us at www.FastblueNetworks.com or 888-972-BLUE
P:888-972-BLUE |WWW.FASTBLUENETWORKS.COM
The Creation of Your CloudThe Creation of Your Cloud
Test
As mentioned earlier your cloud will be about 60% ready
to go out of the box. At this level of readiness begin to
customize and evaluate your new service. Where can
features improve?
Grow
Through the testing of your new cloud services you will have customized a solution
that will help your organization scale to where they need to be. In doing so you will
be able to reach new operational goals with an increase in growth abilities.
Implement
Continue to develop your Cloud. Adding services where you need too, and dropping
services that are not increasing the functionality of your organization. As functionality
increases your delivery and accessibility will increase, causing the level of agility
within your organization to exponentially.
Simplify
There are many Cloud products on the market, and it is easy to
fall victim to the newest item. Be sure to look into your needs.
You are selecting each item based on its ability to serve your
needs, rather than unnecessary features.
6