HP attempts to boost cloud cred with Converged Cloud updates

Presented by SearchCloudComputing.com Cloud Computing Digest A roundup of cloud computing content from across the TechTarget network Advertisement ISSUE DATE:  June 12, 2012 ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS HP attempts to boost cloud cred with Converged Cloud updates Cloud computing gaffes and other letdowns Defining the right cloud SLA requirements up front Five common mistakes of constructing a cloud presence FEATURED STORY HP attempts to boost cloud cred with Converged Cloud updates by Stuart J. Johnston, Senior News Writer Server giant HP wants potential customers to take its cloud offerings seriously, so it will roll out updates to the Converged Cloud portfolio.  (SearchCloudComputing.com) MORE CLOUD COMPUTING NEWS FROM THE TECHTARGET NETWORK Cloud computing gaffes and other letdowns Stuff happens. Not only do IT admins flub cloud projects, but even IT giants like Google slip up as well. Take comfort in knowing you’re not alone.  (SearchCloudComputing.com) Defining the right cloud SLA requirements up front Before signing on the dotted line for cloud services, scrutinize your SLA for unsavory terms. Be wary of these SLA gotchas.  (SearchCloudComputing.com) Five common mistakes of constructing a cloud presence With all that’s involved in moving to the cloud -- choosing a provider, determining which workloads to cloud-enable, and more -- mistakes will happen.  (SearchCloudComputing.com) Ask the right questions to ensure cloud data security When moving data to the cloud, you still must adhere to regulations. Proper planning can ensure cloud computing data security is not an oxymoron at your company.  (SearchCompliance.com) Oracle rebrands Oracle Cloud, offers few details Oracle Cloud, first announced last fall, will include more than 100 applications, the company said this week, but the availability date and cost are still up in the air.  (SearchOracle.com) Islands want clouds: Overcoming remote cloud user concerns Geographically remote businesses face difficulties using cloud. Cloud providers, with the help of carriers and VARs, can bring remote cloud services to remote users.  (SearchCloudProvider.com) Networking vendors need software to achieve cloud innovation As service providers develop cloud innovation strategies, they're focusing less on the network and more on servers and software. Are vendors keeping up?  (SearchCloudProvider.com) Cloud backup services popular despite risks, say solution providers SMBs using cloud backup services as their sole disaster recovery option are aware of the risks but still use those services for some level of protection.  (SearchITchannel.com) The 2012 summer reading list for IT pros From an IT detective story to the tale of the world's most-wanted hacker, these 10 books will feed your need for tech this summer.  (SearchWindowsServer.com) The truth behind security controls and cloud vendor lock-in Unscrupulous cloud providers are using security controls to make it difficult to switch vendors. Know the questions to ask to avoid cloud lock-in.  (SearchCloudSecurity.com) About This E-Newsletter This e-newsletter is published by SearchCloudComputing.com, part of the TechTarget network. To unsubscribe from Cloud Computing Digest, click here. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. TechTarget Data Center and Virtualization Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2012 TechTarget. All rights reserved.