You may have read my recent Next-Generation Data Center post, that summarised the Conceptual Model and Logical Design of my ideal Private Cloud solution. This post describes the current vendors that are the leaders of their respective markets and I believe they have a compelling integration story with the highest chance of success. The back-bone of the strategy relies upon VMware, who in my opinion are the current leaders of SDDC for technology, professional services, training and support.
Category: Architecture Design & Strategy
General Enterprise Architecture Design & Strategy
Why do I do what I do?
Sounds like a bit of a tongue twister. But it really is a valid question for each of us to answer when it comes to the important things in life, which for this post, is your current job and career path.
Why are you here and what are you trying to achieve? Are you here to help or to hurt? Are you here for positive change or just a paycheck?
2014 – What a Year!
I have been a very busy little bee during 2014:
- Overcame my fear of public speaking
- Awarded VCDX-133
- Started blogging (128 posts, 63K views)
- Awarded VMware vExpert and Cisco Champion status
- Podcast guest (vBrownbag, VMware Communities Roundtable, VUPaaS, SearchVMware & vCatchup)
- Moved to the largest service provider in the Middle East as Chief Architect
- Presented at VMworld US (official session and vBrownbag TechTalks)
- Sponsored the Virtual Design Master competition
- Mentored three VCDX candidates
Thank you to all that supported me, I could not have done it without you!
Public Cloud Strategy
Scenario: You work for a Service Provider that wants to start offering Public Cloud services. However, your company has no Public Cloud expertise. What is the best way to provide these services with the minimum risk? Continue reading Public Cloud Strategy
The Next-Generation Data Center
Recently I moved to a service provider and for the past few months have been looking at a multi-site, next-generation Private Cloud design and how it will scale over the next 5 to 10 years. This is a high level view of the functional components and how they fit together. Continue reading The Next-Generation Data Center
IT Transformation – Part 6 – Communication
This is part 6 of the Information Technology Transformation series, detailing the importance of two-way communication (speaking and listening) with your customers and colleagues. If no-one understands “what, why, when and how” you are going to fix things, then they will resist because they do not understand what is going on. This is human nature.
IT Transformation – Part 5 – The Five Year Strategy
This is part 5 of the Information Technology Transformation series, creating the “Five Year Strategy”. This involves creating the “Tracks” of the “Strategy” and defining the “Projects” that make up each “Track”. Once the “Strategy” is finalised (with priority, timeline and budget), it needs to be approved by Senior Management and then planning and implementation can begin.
Continue reading IT Transformation – Part 5 – The Five Year Strategy
