Cloud Management Platforms (CMP) provide centralized infrastructure and resource control via discovery of templates, provisioning using templates, automation and monitoring. They also offer robust governance and cost optimization features that allow for multi-cloud strategies, and enable you spot opportunities for improvement.
When choosing a CMP look at the following aspects:
Reduce the time required to fix problems by identifying and fixing issues quicker using root cause analysis. Allow self-service portals to allow IT teams and end users to request the resources they need which reduces manual work for IT and enhancing the experience for users.
Cloud management software should be scalable and able to integrate easily with existing IT systems to facilitate deployment management, optimization, and. It should also be able to support hybrid environments and multiple cloud platforms. The ability to manage resources across cloud and on-premises platforms in a seamless manner reduces costs and improves performance.
Choose a vendor who provides multiple user interfaces, such as command-line, web and a RESTful API to enable flexibility in cloud operations. It should also be compatible bare-metal configurations and various hypervisors.
Choose a company that offers an initial trial version of their CMP to small teams so they can test the product before committing to the paid version. It is essential that your team has access to an extensive knowledge base and documentation to quickly master the use of this tool. It should include the best practices guides for troubleshooting, FAQs and troubleshooting guides that will help your team implement and manage the CMP.