Infrastructure Readiness Assessment
This short survey will help you evaluate the readiness of your infrastructure for future demands and advancements.
Question/Answer Review
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1. Do you have compute that is near end of support?
Older computers raise concerns regarding application performance and reliability. They often consume significantly more power than newer consolidated systems. End-of-support computers may not receive necessary patches to prevent hacking or ransomware attacks.
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2. Is your existing compute strategy aligned to existing and future requirements?
New CPUs/GPUs are frequently released, making a flexible strategy essential for modernization. It is crucial to be able to integrate new applications, such as AI, into a modern computing strategy.
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3. Is your storage nearing end of life?
Data is a valuable asset, and putting it at risk can have dire consequences. Newer flash storage systems consume significantly less power than mechanical storage systems.
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4. Are your database platforms optimized to protect against events including ransomware?
Having an air gap copy is critical for data protection. Often, an organization possesses the necessary technologies and simply needs to implement them.
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5. Do you have cloud initiatives that are not providing the expected benefits?
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a. Costs higher than expected.
Lift and shift can lead to higher costs and more complex cloud outcomes.
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b. Taking too long/too complicated/too expensive to migrate to cloud.
Refactoring applications can be time consuming and expensive.
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c. Lack of clarity on an overall cloud strategy?
Not understanding options can lead to costly delays or mistakes.
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6. Do you now have cloud initiatives that include repatriation of workloads?
Moving from the cloud can be more complex than moving to it due to the lack of a landing space for repatriated workloads. Transitioning from cloud OpEx to CapEx, where you own and manage resources, can feel like a step backward.
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7. Have you explored cloud consumption models that may require private cloud resources?
A cloud-like consumption model can provide a cloud-like experience (pay for what you use) at a lower cost than public cloud. This model is quickly emerging as a fundamental planning option bridging CapEx and Public Cloud.
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8. Do you have a virtualization platform that no longer meets ROI/value objectives?
The Broadcom acquisition of VMware has resulted in questions and sometimes complexity around migration. It’s important to align your strategy to meet existing and future requirements.
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9. Do you have enough power for your future data center needs?
Newer storage and compute strategies can pave the way for power-hungry AI applications.
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10. Have you optimized your infrastructure to effectively accommodate and support existing and future AI workloads?
Should you?
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a. Is it public cloud?
Public cloud can be significantly more expensive than on-premises solutions. While it serves as a great test lab, it can prove costly. Effective use of the public cloud is dependent on several variables, and all options should be considered.
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