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Deploying the Cloud : Lessons Learned from Early Adopters of Secure Cloud

Deploying the Cloud : Lessons Learned from Early Adopters of Secure Cloud. December 16, 2011. COL Charles Wells PM, DCGS-A charles.wells@us.army.mil (443) 861-2442. Lessons Learned: Deployment of First Tactical Cloud in DoD. SIPR IOC: 6 Apr 2011 CXI IOC: 25 May 2011.

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Deploying the Cloud : Lessons Learned from Early Adopters of Secure Cloud

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  1. Deploying the Cloud:Lessons Learned from Early Adopters of Secure Cloud December 16, 2011 COL Charles Wells PM, DCGS-A charles.wells@us.army.mil (443) 861-2442

  2. Lessons Learned:Deployment of First Tactical Cloud in DoD • SIPR IOC: 6 Apr 2011 • CXI IOC: 25 May 2011 • Size, Weight, Power Considerations Critical • Pad space difficult to obtain – Move chiller into Pod to minimize footprint • Limited amperage on LSAs / FOBs • Maximum processing/storage with least power • High-efficiency / “green” components preferred • Transport – flexibility is key • Need the ability to fit Cloud pod on MIL Airlift (C-130/C-141) • Commodity Hardware works well: • Meet military needs without MILSPEC • Inexpensive and quick to procure and field • Leverage latest innovations from industry • Software: • Existing Government software solutions work • NSA Cloud work leveraged for Army tactical Cloud deployment • Huge savings – development costs and long-term O&M • Participate in software forums / committees • Intelligence Community (IC) Cloud, Ozone Widget Framework, Forge.mil • Ensure that project needs are reflected in future versions • “Open source is a two way street“– Contribute back to the community • Cloud software development occurs rapidly • Diligent configuration management critical to success • Personnel: • Market for Cloud Experts - tight • Leverage dual-approach: • Temporary cloud experts focused on immediate / critical projects • Balance with long-term Cloud team for continuity

  3. Lessons Learned:Deployment of First Tactical Cloud in DoD Common Map Widget • Lessons from Soldiers: • Must support analysts’ workflows • Collaborative tools are critical to support Intel success and effectiveness • Build for simplicity:Tools wont be used if they don’t make the Soldier’s job easier • Soldier / Developer communication key • Plan for getting feedback from analysts throughout the development lifecycle. • Don’t dismiss small usability itemsWhat might be overlooked by a developer could be a an analyst’s “golden widget” • Communication is Two-way: Ensure Intel analysts fully understand new widget capabilities and application SandStorm Time Line

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