Hybrid clouds are transforming the way that organizations do business. This handy guide helps you find out what this new cloud deployment model is all about. You'll get down-to-earth information about cloud technology, questions to consider and how to plan and deliver your move to a hybrid environment. * Constructing the cloud—learn the basic concepts of the hybrid cloud from both a technical and business perspective * Delivering cloud services—dive deeper into the actual foundational elements of the hybrid cloud * Identifying business value—determine your hybrid cloud needs based on your business objectives * Unified hybrid environments—find out what it means to create a computing environment that brings elements of the data center together with public and private cloud services * Making it work—examine the steps you need to take to make this new architectural approach work—including security, governance, data, integration, monitoring and more * Get your ticket to the cloud—tips on how to talk to cloud providers and plan for the service you choose Open the book and find: * Different cloud deployment models and what differentiates a hybrid cloud from other cloud models * The impact of the hybrid cloud on cloud delivery models * Why service orientation matters in a hybrid cloud * Ways to develop and deploy applications in a hybrid world * Guidance in finding the right hybrid cloud service providers * Security and governance in a hybrid model * The role of workload optimization in hybrid environments Learn to: * Recognize the benefits and challenges of a hybrid cloud * Efficiently deliver and manage cloud services * Understand the impact of emerging cloud standards * Protect customer data with sound security practices