Cloud computing management models
The mechanism that you use to manage your cloud infrastructure must be well thought out and planned in order for your cloud implementation to be successful.
Managed service provider
A managed service provider (MSP) ensures that an organization's IT assets are operated and maintained. Some examples of these assets are:
- IT infrastructure (servers, network gear)
- Enterprise applications (e-commerce, databases)
- End user computing (workstations, management infrastructure)
- Security operations (SIEM, vulnerability scanning)
In the case of a cloud service, an MSP will ensure that services like these are maintained if they exist in a cloud environment, as well as provide services to manage the cloud infrastructure itself. If an organization lacks the experience or personnel to manage a cloud service, an MSP can be contracted to manage the cloud environment for the organization.
Cloud service provider
A cloud service provider (CSP) is the actual service provider of the cloud...