Evaluation of the CSP Services
From shared infrastructure to specialized services, there are a variety of CSPs in the market today. In addition to large CSPs such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), there are also smaller and less expensive CSPs that offer specialized services.
Before selecting a CSP, you should evaluate their services to determine which provider offers the best solution for your needs. The following best practices will help you make an informed decision.
Know Your Business Needs
The first step in evaluating CSP services is to know your business needs. To do so, answer these three questions:
- What type of data do you want to move to the cloud?
- What cloud-based applications and services do you need?
- What are the compliance requirements that you must meet?
When selecting a CSP, the choice hinges significantly on the specific operational needs and business strategies of the organization. For software...
