The 7 Secrets of IT Automation 7
Secret 6: Bring Order to Chaos
with Governance
Controlling the chaos is a basic requirement for effective
cloud management. That's why governance is so
important. Not knowing who's accessing systems or
overprovisioning resources can make you feel like you're
being robbed – or at the very least, uncomfortably
exposed. Manual approval processes take a long time and
often delays resource availability. You want to automate
resource provisioning, but establishing and maintaining
clear guardrails may seem like an impossible task.
Breaking down these hurdles is as critical as identifying
the right technology for your IT needs.
CHALLENGE
SOLUTION
Implementing good governance cannot be treated as a
nice-to-have when it comes to digital transformation via
cloud environments. Create a clear organizational
hierarchy to see your systems and who's using them.
Trigger approvals and send alerts based on services
criteria (development, testing, etc.). And, use role-based
access control to ensure resources are used properly.
Stop herding cats: start governing so you can keep
innovating without worry – and maintain your sanity.
Governance
