Should We Invest in New Servers When Building a New Cloud?
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The talk examines whether to reuse existing x86 servers or buy new hardware when building a new OpenStack cloud, weighing CapEx savings against operational tradeoffs. It reviews recent CPU and storage advances, cooling and data‑center space requirements, and compares 3–5 year total cost of ownership—often showing lower TCO with new servers—to help decide the best infrastructure approach.
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chapters (6)
- 0:00Introduction
- 1:12Public vs on-prem cloud
- 6:34Reuse old servers
- 15:39Build yourself or partner
- 23:10Ideal infrastructure
- 27:26Q&A
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