What does it operators have to do in the cloud computing time?

As an IT practitioner, we have to start thinking about a problem, and that is, if the day of cloud computing is really coming, what should we do? Are we really going to lose our jobs? See a lot of friends in the community are also concerned about and thinking about this problem. Here are some of my thoughts.

Let me start by starting with the following judgments about the cloud computing Age:

1. http://www.aliyun.com/zixun/aggregation/14896.html "> Cloud service Provider will take over most of the existing enterprise it work, involving a large number of existing it construction, development and operation, but it takes time and process, First will start from the IDC server, gradually to the desktop side expansion;

2. But companies still need to retain a small number of people to understand the business, to explore it needs, to docking with cloud services (as now widely used outsourcing does not let IT department disappear);

3. Even those who will be kicked out do not panic, because if they want to, can be prepared in advance, then transfer to the cloud service provider! Therefore, the continuous learning of new knowledge is it people forever topic!

Changes in end user application environment:

specifically to the operation of this piece, whether the enterprise still need people to be responsible? My answer is yes.

It may be said that all of my it backgrounds (hardware, software, applications) are in the cloud service provider, they will provide a variety of technical support, will help us to deal with all the problems, so the enterprise will no longer need operational support personnel.

But those who hold this view may have overlooked that is, if the enterprise IT environment migrates to the cloud, end users will face the following it scenarios: terminal operating systems and applications (word processing, Office processing, information exchange, enterprise applications, etc.) will be in the cloud, but the terminal input and output will appear to be particularly important, Support for terminals is also essential.

Operational personnel:

In the new end-user application environment, it operators will still exist mainly for the following three major reasons:

1. Terminal input and output, will include such as printing, scanning, transmission (Bluetooth, wireless), etc., especially these input and output channels are multiport, multiple external, this part still requires specialized technical personnel to support;

2. Even if the background is complete, but a variety of applications are really users "use up" still need someone to guide and support;

3. Cloud computing will make it users wider and more dispersed, and the need for training and support is essential for users who are far away from large and medium-sized cities. Believe this, then for the business division of a wide range of companies will be deeply experienced.

So, in the cloud environment, while many of the IT infrastructure maintainers will be put into the cloud, the enterprise still needs someone to identify the business needs and client support staff. And then, the centralized service desk, a highly efficient and low-cost operational support model, will be more respected. (On this point, we also did a comb, the following form for you to explore)

It operation and cloud computing

Chart Description: The gray part of cloud computing will be the main coverage of the scope, covering the server and storage, application support and network most of the service category; The pink part is in the application support, there are a few of the traditional service providers can provide services (including through the service desk to provide core application support, Office-wide certification management and localization support) while desktop and mobile devices, including network, server, and storage, can be included in the context of work environment management (WPM). This part, is the transportation service provider temporarily does not involve the domain, is also the IT Operation Maintenance service provider can retain the main position.

In short, cloud computing is fierce again, we now these it people will not be mercilessly abandoned, but the way of living how much will change.

(Responsible editor: The good of the Legacy)