5 Secrets That Your Cloud Provider Will Never Tell You

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Welcome to our latest video, "5 Secrets That Cloud Providers Will Never Tell You." In this eye-opening episode, we'll uncover the hidden truths behind the cloud services you rely on daily. From the real risks of cloud-native to surprising costs that can sneak up on your budget, we'll highlight the less-discussed aspects of cloud computing that every business should know. Whether considering a cloud migration or optimizing your current setup, these insider secrets will help you navigate the cloud landscape more effectively and avoid costly mistakes. Stay tuned to learn how to make smarter, more informed decisions for your cloud strategy!
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With over 30 years of experience in enterprise technology, David Linthicum is a globally recognized thought leader, innovator, and influencer in cloud computing, AI, and cybersecurity. He authorizes over 17 best-selling books, over 7,000 articles, and over 50 courses on LinkedIn Learning. He is also a frequent keynote speaker, podcast host, and media contributor on digital transformation, cloud architecture, AI, and cloud security topics.

He drives new market offerings, service innovation, and thought leadership outreach, leveraging his extensive knowledge and experience in generative AI and cloud computing for business agility and growth. David is passionate about educating and empowering the next generation of cloud professionals, as he is an adjunct instructor for Louisiana State University and a mentor.
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Talking points:

Introduction

• Cloud providers do keep secrets.
• Your consulting partners may need clarification.
• Often, there is bullying from the press, analysts, and influencers not to reveal these secrets.

Secret #1: Uptime Guarantees Aren’t Absolute. 01:41
Cloud providers often advertise high uptime guarantees, but these come with fine print. The advertised Service Level Agreements (SLAs) usually cover specific aspects and frequently have exclusions for outages caused by third-party applications, network issues, or unusual events. Understanding the nuances of these SLAs is crucial, as real-world uptime may differ from the marketed numbers, especially when multiple dependencies are involved.

Secret #2: Hidden Costs in Data Storage. 03:04
While cloud storage costs are often presented as being inexpensive, hidden costs can emerge. These include storage access, retrieval, data scanning, and long-term storage management charges. Frequent access to data or high data retrieval rates can lead to unexpected and substantial costs. Knowing how data storage and retrieval fees are calculated will enable better budgeting and cost management.

Secret #3: Non-Native Resources May Be Better. 04:26
Cloud providers often recommend their native solutions, such as databases, cloud operations systems, or security systems. While these native tools may integrate seamlessly, they may not be the best choice in a multicloud or heterogeneous environment. Enterprises may find that general-purpose, cross-cloud solutions offer better flexibility and efficiency, even though cloud providers might not highlight them since they don't directly benefit from promoting non-native options.

Secret #4: Not All Services Scale Equally. 05:38
While cloud providers tout the scalability of their services, it's essential to know that not all services scale uniformly. Some services, particularly those that are newer or more specialized, may have scaling limitations that take time to be apparent. This can lead to performance bottlenecks or unexpected downtime when demand spikes, complicating your scaling strategy.

Secret #5: Security Should Be Systemic. 06:55
Cloud providers often focus on accelerating workload migration to their platforms, sometimes recommending quick, native security solutions for individual applications. This can lead to fragmented security architectures that are difficult to manage and scale across multiple applications. A more robust approach involves implementing systemic security measures that ensure consistent policies and protections across all applications, often requiring non-native, comprehensive security solutions.

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#Cloud_Computing #Cloud #Generative_AI #GenAI #FinOps #AWS #Azure #GCP #AI

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