A Guide to Cloud Computing: Selecting the Right Provider, Evaluating Platforms, and Optimizing Your Cloud Journey
Wilson Karunakar Puvvula · International Journal of Computer Trends and Technology · 2024
This journal guides organizations in selecting a suitable cloud provider by providing a comprehensive cloud evaluation framework. The framework considers technical factors such as performance, scalability, and reliability; financial factors such as pricing models and cost optimization; and organizational factors such as security, compliance, and governance. The paper also highlights the importance of aligning cloud provider selection with long-term strategic goals and discusses considerations for evaluating cloud platforms, regions, and zones, performance benchmarking, and database modernization in the cloud. The framework and insights provided in this paper aim to assist organizations in making informed decisions and optimizing their cloud journey for success.