by VAST | Feb 10, 2018 | Hybrid Cloud
Every IT environment today is a hybrid IT environment. There’s a complex technical mix of operating systems, databases, clouds, and endpoints. There are real benefits from this blend, but there are also real challenges that need to be addressed: 1. Securing data...
by VAST | Feb 6, 2018 | Hybrid Cloud, Professional Services, Transformation
The defining characteristic of hybrid cloud is the need for data to be transferred between public and private clouds on an ongoing basis. That means choosing the right data transfer methods and providing complete data transfer security are essential for data...
by VAST | Jan 11, 2018 | Business Continuity, Hybrid Cloud
Backing up virtual machines (VMs) requires choosing an appropriate strategy. It’s possible to back them up similarly to the way physical servers are backed up, but that isn’t an optimal solution. The characteristics of virtual machines offer alternative...
by VAST | Dec 19, 2017 | Hybrid Cloud
Planning to use hybrid cloud? Get your data center ready by preparing for these 5 challenges. 1. Network The network is a challenge for any cloud deployment, with your wide area network (WAN) connections critical for connecting to your cloud provider. Using public...
by VAST | Nov 17, 2017 | Hybrid Cloud, Professional Services, Transformation
One of the promises of cloud is that it makes data accessible from anywhere, potentially breaking down the data silos that limit companies’ ability to get the most value from their data. Yet if not used carefully, cloud can perversely result in creating even...
by VAST | Sep 11, 2017 | Hybrid Cloud
While many tasks are simpler in a cloud-based infrastructure, a few become more complex. Performance monitoring in a hybrid cloud requires monitoring the individual and combined functioning of two distinct environments. Performance in a hybrid cloud comes from...