What you need to know when going for a hybrid cloud solution

Before going hybrid you needs to fully understand that hybrid doesn’t provide all the cloud benefits available for companies adopting the cloud-first strategy. However, there are still many benefits of going hybrid. It is important for CSPs to understand that hybrid is a “transition to cloud” approach and thus, they can eventually get their business landed in the Cloud!

Here are a few reasons why hybrid fits best for CSP business:

• Easy Disaster Recovery

In modern times, disaster recovery is an important aspect which every business must throw light to. Since Hybrid provides cloud benefits too, organizations can take the advantage of cloud storage that can be beneficial in case of a disaster. The organization’s mission critical applications and sensitive data can be backed up in the cloud and the best part is: you can pay for what you use!

• Flexibility

Hybrid cloud allows for flexibly so your organization can keep what is needed in the on-perm setup and pay for what is needed from the cloud. This transition can also lead up to adopt the cloud-first strategy for your company eventually.

• Innovative solutions

The cloud has provided a huge platform for innovation with security. With hybrid deployments, you can leverage the benefits of cloud innovation. One example is cloud bursting. Companies can run their solutions or apps in their data centers; however, if there is a need for it, they can burst the app into public cloud. Apps that handle non-sensitive information can be used like that.

• Cost–effective management

Going hybrid brings more ease of administration. Not only the tasks are easily managed (while no data centers being monitored at all times), they are also done with a reduced cost.

It’s time to take a stand

Hybrid solutions provide a combination of public and private environments to make the companies get the best of both the worlds. This maximizes productivity of the business and thus gives you all the time you need to get used to the cloud based environment before jumping to the cloud.

ALSO READ: 5 Process to Automate for better Microsoft CSP Productivity

MachPanel Automation module for CSPs

MachPanel is a full-fledge business automation system. The user friendly portal is a must have for every business. MachPanel assists CSPs to manage entire lifecycle of their cloud business. It provides automation for Microsoft O365 & Azure. With MachPanel, you can easily Showcase Bundle & Sell all the integrated offers offered by your cloud business. With this module, you can Go the extra mile with Automation and make O365 Reselling hassle-free.

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TLS and the Cloud

Now Microsoft has decided to turn down support for TLS 1.0 for Office 365 and here’s the real news for CSPs.  Starting 1^st June, 2020 ( oh yes, less than a year left),  Office 365 is retiring TLS 1.0 and 1.1 (Better perform your TLS version check and get to know your office 365 TLS port today!). The much promised change is going to be implemented for sure this time and all you CSPs out there, it’s high time to upgrade many applications at your end in order to keep things going smooth.  Here’s a list of things that won’t be supported from now on, so, for better cloud security, you need to keep an eye if your organization is still using it:

• Firefox version 5.0 and earlier versions
• Android 4.3 and earlier versions
• Internet Explorer 10 on Windows Phone 8
• Safari 6.0.4/OS X10.8.4 and previous versions
• Internet Explorer 8-10 on Windows 7 and earlier versions

Additionally, Microsoft Teams Room app version 4.0.64.0 or later must be used for conferencing. For Skype for business Server, Skype for Business Server 2015 CU9 (released May 2019) and Skype for Business Server 2019 CU1 (released July 2019) should be deployed organization-wide.

Regarding Infrastructure changes, it is essential to use TLS 1.2 for all inbound and outbound connections in case of on-premises infrastructure for hybrid solutions or ADFS. There are many guides and a detailed whitepaper out there for a deep understanding on phasing out TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1 from your organization.

MachPanel and Automation Module for Microsoft CSP

Whether you wish to manage lifecycle of your Direct and Indirect CSP Business or automate it successfully, MachPanel does it for you smoothly. The Automation module for Microsoft CSP is designed to make sure CSPs get all the assistance they need for a fully automated Cloud business. MachPanel also takes into account the Microsoft enhancements on weak protocols and the experts at MachSol are more than ready to guide you against attacks like POODLE and others like GOLDENDOODLE. With MachPanel, you can do much with less from a single user friendly interface like control the billing, showcase, bundle and sell your products, monitor business progress with a BI Dashboard and much more. The experts at MachPanel can also guide you through your office 365 TLS port checking and TLS version check.

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