This document discusses the evolution from traditional data centers to hybrid cloud environments. It outlines several key steps in this transition, including consolidation, virtualization, building private clouds, and integrating public clouds. It also describes technologies like Cisco Cloud Services, OpenStack, and automation/orchestration tools that can help manage hybrid cloud environments and deliver IT services. Finally, it emphasizes the importance of taking a holistic approach that involves all relevant domains like applications, infrastructure, security, governance and partnerships.
12. A Major Shift
IT as a Service
IaaS | PaaS | SaaS | XaaS
Flexible Consumption Models
CONSOLIDATION
VIRTUALIZATION
HYBRID
CLOUDS
POLICY DRIVEN
AUTOMATION
TRADITIONAL DATA CENTER
We are here
CLOUD-READY DATA CENTER
21. Element ManagerSDN Controller
Automation / Orchestration
The New Data Center
Data Center 1
Campus
Core Core
Leaf Leaf Leaf
Spine Spine Spine Spine
Border Border
Data Center 2
Campus
Spine Spine Spine Spine
Core Core
Leaf Leaf Leaf Border Border
Data Center Interconnect