What technical requirements are needed for a community cloud?

Here are the technical requirements needed for a community cloud:

• The community cloud must share computing, storage, and networking resources -- on-premises or in the cloud.


• It must have strong authentication and authorization controls. It must be secure and compliant with the security requirements of the participating organizations.


• The community cloud must have a clear governance structure that defines the roles and responsibilities of the participating organizations.


• It must be managed effectively, with a clear plan for operations, maintenance, and upgrades.


• The community cloud must be monitored for performance, availability, and security.

There are no specific standards or best practices for community clouds, but some general guidelines can be followed:

• Use a cloud-based management platform to simplify operations and provide a single pane of glass for monitoring.


• Use a secure architecture that isolates the data and applications of each organization.


• Implement strong authentication and authorization controls to protect against unauthorized access.


• Regularly monitor the cloud environment for performance, availability, and security issues.

You can find blueprints and templates from cloud providers, industry associations, and open-source projects, which you can use as a starting point for building a community cloud.