OpenStack Picks Up Momentum in the Enterprise

Cloud management Private Cloud Adoption Rises 69% are using the cloud, of which 43% report they are using an open-source cloud. Open-Source Cloud Use OpenStack has a 69% adoption rate. Almost half (48%) of those not currently using open-source cloud software plan to do so in the future. Reasons for Adopting Open-Source Private Cloud The […]

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Michael Vizard
Feb 5, 2015
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1 - Private Cloud Adoption RisesPrivate Cloud Adoption Rises

69% are using the cloud, of which 43% report they are using an open-source cloud.

2 - Open-Source Cloud UseOpen-Source Cloud Use

OpenStack has a 69% adoption rate. Almost half (48%) of those not currently using open-source cloud software plan to do so in the future.

3 - Reasons for Adopting Open-Source Private CloudReasons for Adopting Open-Source Private Cloud

The key reasons for open-source cloud adoption include flexibility (70.5%), no vendor lock-in (66.1%), savings (66.1%), and open standards and APIs (59.8%).

4 - Top Open-Source Cloud BenefitsTop Open-Source Cloud Benefits

The top three benefits of open-source cloud are lower cost of ownership (75%), agility (74%) and faster time-to-value for applications (54%).

5 - Top Reasons for Not Selecting an Open-Source CloudTop Reasons for Not Selecting an Open-Source Cloud

Security (42%), lack of in-house specialized skills (39%), lack of support (36%), and maturity (28%) are major concerns for the 57% of respondents who prefer proprietary cloud software.

6 - Satisfaction With Open-Source CloudsSatisfaction With Open-Source Clouds

77% said they are satisfied with the cloud while only 5% expressed dissatisfaction. That leaves another 18% who are unsure at this point.

7 - Private Cloud Infrastructure PreferencePrivate Cloud Infrastructure Preference

A little over a third (36.4%) will go with a best-of-breed approach while 32.7% said they will rely on converged systems involving multiple vendors. Only 13.6% will go with a single vendor platform, and 17.3% said they will use what they have available in-house.

8 - Cloud Deployment ModelCloud Deployment Model

45% said they will rely on a hybrid model while 44% said they will have a private cloud only model. Only 11% said they would have public cloud only.

9 - Cloud Monitoring ToolsCloud Monitoring Tools

79% report they are using multiple types of tools. Another 8% purchased a unified monitoring tool, while 13% chose to write their own.

10 - Hypervisors in UseHypervisors in Use

VMware continues to dominate, with 76% saying they use hypervisors. But Microsoft is already up to a 29% share. KVM is used by 24% and Citrix XenServer by 21%.

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Michael Vizard is a seasoned IT journalist, with nearly 30 years of experience writing and editing about enterprise IT issues. He is a writer for publications including Programmableweb, IT Business Edge, CIOinsight, Channel Insider and UBM Tech. He formerly was editorial director for Ziff-Davis Enterprise, where he launched the company’s custom content division, and has also served as editor in chief for CRN and InfoWorld. He also has held editorial positions at PC Week, Computerworld and Digital Review.

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