Daily Blog #789: Things not to do when creating test clouds part 3

As we continue our series on things not to do when creating test clouds, I wanted to share a surprising finding that has left me intrigued. While cloud providers are notoriously strict about IP ranges and phone numbers, it appears they have a rather relaxed attitude towards billing information.

I recently had the opportunity to set up a fictional company with cleverly named employees on one of the popular cloud platforms. Despite navigating multiple hoops to get everything up and running, I was surprised to find that the providers didn't bat an eyelash when it came to using my real name as the credit card holder for billing purposes.

"It's not exactly rocket science," I mused, "that finance handles payment while IT takes care of setting things up. So, why did cloud providers seem so nonchalant about this arrangement?" While I couldn't find any concrete evidence to support this observation, the fact that it worked at all was both surprising and amusing.

"So, what does this mean for anyone looking to create test clouds or experiment with different configurations? It's still a good idea to use fictional information for your company name, employees, and billing details," I advise. "But it seems that even if you encounter challenges along the way, cloud providers won't be too bothered about the payment side of things."

"Of course, this finding should be taken with a grain of salt – after all, we're talking about fictional companies here. But as someone who's spent hours researching and testing various scenarios, I have to say that it's been an interesting discovery.

Stay tuned for more updates from our series on things not to do when creating test clouds. And remember: if you ever find yourself struggling to set up a test cloud or need help with any other IT-related conundrums, feel free to reach out – I'll be here, testing the limits and sharing my findings!