On-premises networks are still very common for specialize applications and need to adopt cloud network operational models. In this episode, Tom Hollingsworth is joined by experts Ron Westfall, Chris Grundemann, and Jeremy Schulman as they discuss how to better implement these preferred methods. They also debate how each model has different requirements and may face headwinds in an enterprise.
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On-premises networks are still very common for specialize applications and need to adopt cloud network operational models. In this episode, Tom Hollingsworth is joined by experts Ron Westfall, Chris Grundemann, and Jeremy Schulman as they discuss how to better implement these preferred methods. They also debate how each model has different requirements and may face headwinds in an enterprise.
The experts discuss how hybrid cloud is an operational model that helps organizations balance the needs of regulatory needs in addition to operational efficiencies. Not every company is a perfect fit for public cloud and hybrid models give a much better experience. Hybrid cloud also allows for better transitions for applications as organizations investigate moving more of their workloads into the cloud.
Another key distinction is ensuring that the operational model focuses on a service-oriented architecture. Cloud networks offer a limited feature set for services to force users to conform to their service offerings. For networks with more technical debt it is critical to investigate the requirements of your existing network to ensure compatibility with these ideas.
One of the newest applications that is driving this shift in operational models is AI. With the surge of companies that are adopting on-premises AI hardware clusters the method of using them most efficiently comes into question. Because there is no legacy model of AI outside of the modern application there is already a bias for cloud model operation. This means that organizations deploying AI clusters are starting to apply those ideas to their traditional networks.
In the end, you need to ensure that you know what your network requirements are before you try to adopt new ways to managing it. Otherwise you may find yourself with the worst of both worlds when you try to change the way you do things and make everyone unhappy.
Podcast Information:
Tom Hollingsworth is a Networking and Security Specialist at Gestalt IT and Event Lead for Tech Field Day. You can connect with Tom on LinkedIn and X/Twitter. Find out more on his blog or on the Tech Field Day website.
Ron Westfall is The Research Director at The Futurum Group specializing in Digital Transformation, 5G, AI, Security, Cloud Computing, IoT and Data Center as well as the host of 5G Factor Webcast. You can connect with Ron on LinkedIn and on X/Twitter and see his work on The Futurum Group’s website.
Chris Grundemann is the Managing Director at Grundemann Technology Solutions. You can connect with Chris on LinkedIn and on X/Twitter or visit his website to learn more.
Jeremy Schulman is Senior Director of Solution Engineering, Infrastructure at Major League Baseball. You can connect with Jeremy on X/Twitter or on LinkedIn where you can also read more about his work.
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