Andi Mann, Kurt Milne, Jeanne Morain 

Visible Ops Private Cloud presents a four-phased approach for managing the development and rollout of a private cloud. It was written with and created for enterprise IT executives and data center managers who are responsible for the success of private cloud initiatives. The book is based on the study of enterprise IT organizations that have implemented private cloud solutions. It includes ITPI s in-depth analysis of the key competencies these organizations have in common. It is also grounded by the authors more than 60 years of combined experience in systems management, virtualization, and IT process management. Phase 1 Cut through the cloud clutter Plan and communicate objectives, manage initial proof of concept efforts, and develop competency roadmaps. Phase 2 Design services, not systems Design business optimized cloud services, enable one-touch service ordering, and implement a repeatable approach for build and deploy. Phase 3 Orchestrate and optimize resources Update monitoring and alerting, deploy a policy engine to codify response, automate resource changes and workload moves. Phase 4 Align and accelerate business results Complete transition to a resource rental model, reshape consumption behavior, and streamline response to changing business needs.