First Cloud Computing User Group MeetupSebastian Krueger

Principle Consultant

API Talent

Agenda

• Drinks

• Housekeeping

• Cloud Context / 20 min – Sebastian

• OpenStack Demo / 40 min – Bruno

• Drinks / Mingle

Definition

“On-demand scalable resources such as networks, servers and applications which are provided as a service, are accessible by the end user and can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal effort or service provider interaction.”

The 5-3-2 Principle

• 5 Characteristics

• 3 Service Models

• 4 (2?) Deployment Models

Cloud Characteristics

Service Models

Deployment Models

The 5-3-2 Principle

But wait there’s more!

Automate EVERYTHING!

One of the key characteristics that distinguishes cloud computing from standard enterprise computing is that the infrastructure itself is programmable.

NICE!

Any DevOps in the room?

Economics

• Avoid capital expenditure

• Billed on utility/subscription

• Can terminate contract any time

• Lower cost of entry

• Think:

– Buy a Car, Rent a Car, Hire a Taxi

What about security?

What about security?

How to choose?

How’s the weather today?

Need a payrise? Learn a new skill !

http://blog.linkedin.com/2013/12/18/the-25-hottest-skills-that-got-people-hired-in-2013/

On a different note: ‘Cloudwash’

NZ Cloud Code

1. Signatories won't say something is "Cloud Computing" unless it really is.

2. Signatories will disclose important details about their Cloud products and services.

Next: Bruno with OpenStack