Workload Placement Considerations and Strategies

This guide outlines key considerations for determining optimal workload placement in IT environments. It discusses various deployment options, including on-premise, colocation, private cloud, public cloud, and hybrid strategies. The document emphasizes the importance of assessing specific hardware requirements, legacy application status, application architecture, and migration needs. It details the necessity of evaluating application portability, security requirements, compliance with regulatory standards, and the level of availability needed for proper functionality. Additionally, it addresses resource requirements, latency concerns, and the balance of costs associated with workload placement. The guide concludes with next steps for optimization, recommending an inventory of applications and collaboration with IT infrastructure providers to evaluate suitable environments that align with business needs and future requirements. The overall objective is to assist organizations in making informed decisions about where to deploy their applications for optimal performance and cost efficiency.