NRO’s Journey to the Clouds
Red Hat Government Symposium, 23 Oct 2012
Ms. Jill T. Singer, NRO CIO
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Cloud Computing Chronology
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Source: Gartner Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies, 2008-2012
Cloud 2008
Cloud 2009Private
Cloud2010
Public Cloud2010
Private Cloud2011
Public Cloud2011
Public Cloud2012
Private Cloud2012
Benefits:Faster - time to marketCheaper - reduced cost
Risks: Better - Culture Safer - Security
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Anecdotal Risks: • Fear • Uncertainty• Doubt
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Disrupting mission.
Sacrificing security.
Underestimating Culture Change.
Light Switch Migration.
One Vendor Approach.
Cloud for Everything.
Mistakes the NRO Will Avoid
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NRO Cloud Strategy
NRO IT Strategy and Roadmap developed over 18 months.
Cloud delivery model: private first, then hybrid (private/community).
Service types: IAAS and PAAS first, then SAAS.
Implementation and Migration Approach: phased revolutionary.
Test it, Prove it, Use it, Exploit it.
NRO CLOUD ENVIRONMENT
Access Service Management Acquisition2 Clouds Software
PlatformInfrastructureSingle
Enterprise Infrastructure Service Provider (EISP)
Service Provider to Consumer Framework
Roles & Responsibilities Organizations ProcessesMultiple Mission
and Business Application Providers (ASPs)
High Performance Computing (HPC)
Virtual Servers and Storage (VSS)
Data Center Clustering Strategy3 Enclaves: Unclassified, S,TS3 Clusters• Business Admin Shared Enterprise (BASE)
• R&D Test Environment
• Mission Operations
Data Center LocationsPrimary-Alternate
Private
Hybrid
IaaS
PaaS
SaaSUser
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NRO Green Field Implementation Phases
Phase 1 – Test it• Cloud Pilot for
Commodity & High Performance Computing
• Streamline C&A, Policies, Standards
Phase 3 – Use it• Deploying & Scaling
Enterprise Foundational Capabilities
• Execute Green Field & Realign Programs
• Centralized Information Assurance & Management
Phase 4 – Exploit it• Scale & Consolidate NRO
Enterprise into Integrated EISP environment
• Innovate New Mission & Business Applications / Capabilities
• Integrate into Federated IC IT community
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Better
Faster
Safer
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Cloud Computing CapabilitiesCloud Computing Capabilities
Commodity/Utility CloudCommodity/Utility Cloud
BIG Data CloudBIG Data CloudHigh Performance CloudHigh Performance Cloud Cheaper
Phase 2 - Prove it• Transition Phase 1
concepts to Green Field
• Finalize Policy, Governance, and Standards
• Realign Programs
• Develop Enterprise Foundational Capabilities
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Lessons Learned
Cost – determine the affordability of failure.
Learn – gain knowledge from other organizations.
Outreach – keep all stakeholders informed.
Unique – design for your mission needs.
Deliver – show tangible progress along the way.
Success – prepare for when it happens.
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CostBenefit
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Consensus Building
When clarity is low (few details), agreement is often high. As clarity increases (more details), agreement often decreases.
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Cla
rity
Agreement
Conformity State(Ignorance)
Conflict State(Independence)
Consensus State(Ideal)
Confusion State (Initial)
The Clarity – Agreement Model
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