May we offer you a workload analysis?

The cloud is an investment in your company’s future. Let’s customize your hybrid Google Cloud environment with a complimentary workload analysis.

Moving to the cloud is —to say the least—a nuanced undertaking, particularly for enterprises that have long run their workloads in the data center and grown accustomed to its quirks and complexities. Getting to the cloud takes more than just dropping off your workloads in the nearest platform. To be successful, you must first determine where you’re going, how you’re going to get there, and what you’re going to take with you before you set off on your journey.

We can help you through a workload analysis for Google Cloud.

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What’s included in a NetApp workload analysis?

As a result of this engagement, you receive:

  • ic_timeline_24pxTotal Cost of Ownership (TCO) financial model
  • ShapeService-level designs in support of your Google Cloud strategy
  • bookmarks_FILL1_wght400_GRAD0_opsz48Service-level definitions for storage, compute, and/or data protection (your choice)
  • directions_FILL0_wght400_GRAD0_opsz48 (1)Implementation roadmap
  • lightbulb_FILL1_wght400_GRAD0_opsz48Recommended technology solutions (NetApp products and services)

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How long does a workload analysis take? How long does a workload analysis take?

With such a robust set of deliverables, you’re probably thinking that this analysis will take a lot of your time, disrupt your business, and add months to your timeline for getting to the cloud.

All told, from resource request to analysis completion, you’ll be ready to take the next step in your cloud journey in as few as 6 weeks.

What is the process of a NetApp workload analysis? What can I expect? What is the process of a NetApp workload analysis? What can I expect?

The workload analysis for Google Cloud is delivered remotely. We use our real-time infrastructure analytics service to non-disruptively gather metrics on your environment.

Step 1: To capture the most accurate usage patterns (both low and peak performance data), we gather real-time data for 14-30 days.

Step 2: NetApp cloud experts analyze the data and provide a comprehensive breakdown of your storage infrastructure.

Step 3: We’ll need just 8-10 hours of your time (split over two days) to review the results with you and to lay the groundwork for your implementation roadmap, according to the module chosen (storage, compute, and/or data protection).

What types of measurements will come out of the workload assessment and design engagement? What types of measurements will come out of the workload assessment and design engagement?

After identifying appropriate storage service levels for your current applications and workloads, NetApp experts will create a “what-if” financial analysis that matches the projected technology investment to the needs of your organization.

The analysis uses your organization’s actual data, not hypothetical metrics, to give you a current-state view of your infrastructure.

Will I receive operational recommendations to go along with my financial and infrastructure measurements? Will I receive operational recommendations to go along with my financial and infrastructure measurements?
You will receive value-added recommendations, including how to balance resources for a better return on investment, how to boost public cloud storage usage, and how to optimize workloads such as VMware, SAP, and Oracle.
What are my next steps after the workshop? What are my next steps after the workshop?

NetApp is available to support your cloud journey. You can select which, if any, of the following optional services may be helpful to your organization:

  • Architect the data platform: Design and create a data architecture for Google Cloud.
  • Build the foundation: Implement NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP, Google Cloud VMware Engine, and other platform foundations.
  • Migrate the application: Move selected virtual machines (VMs) to Google Cloud.
  • Migrate the data: Plan the migration of the associated storage volumes and move this data into Cloud Volumes ONTAP or Cloud Volumes Service for Google Cloud.
  • Optimize the environment: Perform ongoing optimization and improvement for system performance.
  • Operate and manage the environment: Adopt fully managed services for Google Cloud to make storage management less intensive.
Why should I get a workload analysis for Google Cloud from NetApp? Why should I get a workload analysis for Google Cloud from NetApp?

The complimentary NetApp workload analysis for Google Cloud is an executive-level consulting engagement with our Professional Services team. The analysis helps you to give shape to a Google Cloud strategy that suits your business goals.

In a matter of weeks, we deliver a comprehensive breakdown of the performance, configuration, and capacity of your entire storage infrastructure. The analysis uses your organization’s actual data, not hypothetical metrics, to give you a current-state view of your infrastructure. This forms the basis of a streamlined hybrid cloud that’s aligned to your current and future business needs.

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Download this information sheet to learn more about how NetApp can optimize your Google Cloud infrastructure through a complimentary workload analysis engagement.

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