IBM Hybrid Cloud solution guide
A solution guide where you can learn how to use IBM hardware at your premises with the power of IBM Cloud services for an optimized hybrid cloud strategy.
Role
Lead content designer
Scope
Research
SME interviews
Writing
Content strategy
Information architecture
Timeline
3 months
Tools
Mural
Visual Studio Code
GitHub
Overview
The guide
Problem statement
Organizations face complexity when managing workloads across hybrid cloud environments, which combine both on-premises and cloud resources. As businesses adopt hybrid strategies for flexibility and scalability, they often struggle with challenges like cost management, security, and maintaining consistent performance. There is a critical need for a comprehensive solution guide that not only helps IT teams effectively manage, monitor, and optimize workloads but also empowers decision-makers with the insights needed to make informed, strategic choices about hybrid cloud investments and resource allocation.
Brainstorming
Visualizing hybrid cloud strategy by mapping key concepts in Mural.
Writing
New topics developed
Strategic reuse
Reusing existing content
Service docs often address hybrid capabilities, but lack context within the broader strategy.
I combined original content with existing IBM Cloud service documentation, such as PowerVS, which supports both on-premises and off-premises deployments. Reusing this documentation avoids duplication of effort. By placing these services within a cohesive narrative, the guide provides readers with a clear understanding of how individual services contribute to the complexity, scalability, and efficiency of a hybrid cloud environment.