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Considering Cloud / PaaS? Quick read:

So you’ve decided to try to maximize the benefits of using the cloud. You’re certain that a Platform as a Service (PaaS) is the best option because you don’t want the extra work and distraction required to maintain a platform on an IaaS offering or the compromises of a traditional managed service. The next question is which PaaS is best for your business? At first glance, it looks like there are many options. Dozens of companies now provide PaaS offerings. A closer look reveals that only a few truly have commercial-grade solutions, and among those few there are significant philosophical and architectural differences. As you assess your PaaS strategy, keep in mind that seemingly small differences can have a huge impact. As you move forward with PaaS, here are some important criteria: Open and non-proprietary (no lock-in) Meets existing reliability, performance and scalabili...

Full article: http://www.engineyard.com/paas-strategy