how to select cloud computing vendor?

Clients have begun to prioritize their criteria for purchase around speed/security of the offering, along
Cloud computing represents a significant evolution in information technology (IT) service offerings, creating a powerful and flexible way to access the latest technology services while still managing IT costs.When it comes to choosing a cloud computing vendor, however, there are thousands of options. And finding the right one can be as tricky as predicting the weather.

Clients have begun to prioritize their criteria for purchase around speed/security of the offering, along with its price and support.

Here is a brief guide on how to select a cloud computing vendor.

Technical buying criteria

1. Firewall, access to Cloud (Enterprise Only), isolated server environment
2. Available operating system images and compatible software support
3. Software development tools to track project plan, software versioning, debugging tools
4. Ability to increase the size of the image (RAM CPU hard drive) after it has been created within a server or across  multiple servers
5. On boarding experience

Commercial buying criteria

1. Pricing transparency

2.Guaranteed service level agreement

In next post we will bring reviews on Amazon and other providers.

7 Tips Safe Cloud Computing

In a recent Ponemon Institute report, over 60% of surveyed US and European cloud service providers said they were unsure if their cloud applications were sufficiently secured. Is security of cloud services responsibility of customers or providers?

7 Must To Know Security Essentials For Cloud Computing 

1. Educate Users must understand the risks and responsibilities, and follow a set of best practices that they understand and respect. Creating a risk-aware culture is crucial for security — and nowhere is this more important than in cloud computing.

2. Protect the data Know the user of data and give access only to required person.

3. Maintain a secure environment Apply all security patches for all devices to avoid risk of malware infection and data leakage

4. Never stop testing The computing tools and environment must be tested both prior to deployment, and afterwards. Vulnerabilities tend to open up over time, which is why validation and assessment is vital. This should include testing to confirm that default passwords are not used.

5. Verify the vendor Check whether your cloud vendor understand and comply with your business needs and requirements, including security requirements? You should check the separation policy in case you decide yo part away.

6. Enforce governance You should be able to carry out regular audits of its data and generate compliance reports as if the data were housed on site. 7. Consider the country You’re investing not just in the cloud provider, but in a country. So know the country law regarding ownership of data, political unrest and electrical condition.

7. Consider the country

You’re investing not just in the cloud provider, but in a country. So know the country law regarding ownership of data, political unrest and electrical condition.

7 Attitudes To Be Successful

"Try not to become a man of success. Rather become a man of value." - Albert Einstein



I was talking with a group of young people on "Is talent only requirement to have a successful career in corporate world?". It was a very engaging & interesting discussion.

I told them according to me talent is just like a key to a vault. Attitude is most important in creating a good first impression at job interview to get a quick promotion or close a deal with customer.

I believe every person should practice attitude control to build a strong positive attitude. 

1. Be Positive & optimistic
2. Be Enthusiastic
3. Be motivated
4. Deliver value
5. Don’t jump to unfounded conclusions
6. Build mental toughness to accept failure and any stressful situation.
7. Avoid irrational decision making behaviors that we crazy human beings engage in

In summary. the real professionals consistently perform at their peak, not because they're always in control of logistics and their personnel, but because they're in control of their attitude.

You just need to build correct attitude to really excel in life easily