Cloud is an Operating Model, Not a Destination - How to transform hybrid cloud operations to support digital transformation

The cloud is not simply a destination for workload migration that also somehow solves IT operational problems. The organizations that are most successfully tapping into the power of cloud have recognized that running IT operations for cloud-based service delivery is different than traditional IT operations required for infrastructure-oriented service delivery—and they have operationalized for cloud.

For these organizations, this means integrating new processes and tools to enable IT teams responsible for code, performance and control functions to break down functional silos and work seamlessly across on-premises and public cloud environments. They have, ultimately, optimized IT service delivery in a way that enables a digital business strategy and drives business outcomes.

VMware customers can implement a cloud operating model to deliver IT services that support the speed and agility needed for digital success. With VMware private and hybrid cloud solutions based on VMware^® Cloud Foundation^® you can modernize IT service delivery to get consistent infrastructure and operations everywhere workloads are deployed.

This paper helps IT leaders, such as VPs of Infrastructure and Operations, consider various aspects of deploying a cloud operating model for private or hybrid cloud based on VMware Cloud Foundation.