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This guidance outlines how to create and implement a cloud strategy, and when to consider a single, hybrid or multi-cloud solution.
Deciding what you need from a hosting supplier and how to choose a supplier that meets that need.
How guests can find rematches, and the how councils can support them. Includes how sponsors can continue to host.
What your options are if you want to continue to live with your host, or if you need to move on to a new host.
If your guests are not ready to leave sponsorship and move into their own alternative accommodation, but you can no longer accommodate them, they may want to find a new host.
How to find a new guest that is already in the UK.
A checklist of things to consider before you can offer support to someone from Ukraine.
Information about what to do if you need to end your hosting arrangements for any reason.
This guidance contains sources of support available to sponsors.
This guide outlines how departments should evaluate a hosting business case, particularly before beginning the spend control process.
Making thank you payments to sponsors, including across different councils. Also checking if guests are paying rent to sponsors, and what to do if they are.
The government introduced a ‘Cloud First’ policy in 2013 for all technology decisions.
Information about next steps when you have sponsored a guest for 6 months.
How to apply for a .gov.uk domain name
How the Crown Hosting Data Centres framework provides physical datacentre space for public sector organisations.
How councils should approach rematching, both for guests who have completed a sponsorship term, and for those seeking a rematch before their agreed term ends.
This is collated guidance from government websites and independent bodies to help you follow the technology code of practice.
External temporary storage facility (ETSF) operators and host entry processing unit (EPU) details including New Computerised Transit System codes.
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