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Foreword ......................................................................................................................................... ii
1.
Operational Challenges at the Tactical Edge ................................................................... 1
2.
DoD OCONUS Cloud Vision .......................................................................................... 1
3.
Goals and Objectives ....................................................................................................... 2
3 .1.
Goal # 1: Provide Robust and Resilient Connectivity to the Tactical Edge .................................. 2
Objective 1: Modernize in Theater Communications Infrastructure ....................................... 3
Objective 2: Secure Cloud Connections Through OCONUS Cloud Access Points ................ 3
Objective 3: Leverage State-Of-The-Art Technologies to Connect D-DIL Environments ..... 3
Objective 4: Enable Access to Information From Multiple Devices and Data Sources .......... 3
3.2.
Goal #2: Provide Computing Power that Enables Forces at the Tactical Edge ............................ 3
Objective 1: Deploy OCONUS Cloud Computing Under an Enterprise Construct. ............... 4
Objective 2: Optimize Data Center Infrastructure for Resilient Access to Data and Services.4
Objective 3: Provide Ability to Traverse Cloud Environments for Persistent Data Access .... 4
Objective 4: Protect Data in the Cloud While Enabling Information Sharing ......................... 5
3.3.
Goal #3: Deploy Talent at the Point ofNeed ................................................................................ 5
Objective 1: Establish OCONUS Rotations for Technical Talent. .......................................... 5
Objective 2: Institute Training for OCONUS Users to Maximize Use of Cloud Resources ... 5
Objective 3: Deploy Research Talent to Better Address OCONUS Challenges ..................... 5
OCONUS Unique Considerations ................................................................................... 6
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4.1.
Host Nations .................................................................................................................................. 6
4.2.
Real Estate, Space, and Power ...................................................................................................... 6
4.3.
D-DIL Environments .................................................................................................................... 6
4.4.
Data Sovereignty in the Mission Partner Environment (MPE) ..................................................... 6
Next Steps ........................................................................................................................ 7
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