Today, most organizations use cloud resources in some way. Some have fully migrated their on-premises infrastructure to the cloud or are planning to, while others operate in a hybrid cloud environment—part in the cloud, part on-site.

Cloud usage introduces new challenges that differ from traditional, on-premises IT infrastructure. Here are the key issues organizations often face:

1. Lack of Cloud Expertise

Managing cloud infrastructure isn’t the same as managing local servers. Each major cloud provider (like AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud) has its own platform architecture, management tools, and services. This includes everything from networking and virtual machines to storage and analytics. Without in-house knowledge or experience, it’s easy to misconfigure systems or underuse powerful tools.

2. Security Risks

Security is closely tied to expertise. In most organizations, security, server management, and storage are separate roles. If there’s a gap in understanding cloud security tools, the risk of breaches or misconfigurations increases. Cloud platforms offer advanced security features, but they need to be properly set up and maintained.

A 2023 report by IBM showed that misconfigured cloud settings were among the top causes of data breaches in hybrid environments.

3. Cost Optimization

Cloud billing is complex. Cloud providers offer many types of services with different pricing models: pay-as-you-go, reserved instances, spot instances, and more. Without the right strategy, costs can spiral quickly. It’s crucial to pick the right resources for your workloads and scale them appropriately—adding or removing resources as needed.

How NetApp Helps: Cloud Optimization Service with Spot by NetApp

To help organizations tackle these challenges, NetApp offers the Cloud Optimization Service with Spot by NetApp. This tool provides expert recommendations at any stage of your cloud journey—whether you’re already in the cloud or just starting to explore it.

It offers:

· Architecture guidance: Helps you design a cloud environment that fits your needs.

· Security recommendations: Best practices for securing your cloud assets.

· Cost optimization strategies: Advice on how to reduce expenses without sacrificing performance.

Spot by NetApp is known for its automation capabilities. It can dynamically manage cloud resources—automatically scaling up or down, switching to cheaper options when possible, and continuously monitoring usage. Spot instances can be up to 90% cheaper than on-demand ones.

The service comes with a flexible licensing model, including one-time-use options, making it accessible for organizations of all sizes.

For more details, visit: https://spot.io

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