5. Organizing for vCloud Operations : 5.2 vCloud Infrastructure Operations : 5.2.2 Role of vCloud Infrastructure Operations COE in Standardization : 5.2.2.1. Layers of Standardization
   
5.2.2.1. Layers of Standardization
The vCloud is a shared resource running on infrastructure supported by the vCloud Infrastructure Operations Center of Excellence and core infrastructure teams. As the vCloud Infrastructure Operations COE sets standards for the vCloud, core infrastructure teams may develop standards for the infrastructure that supports the vCloud. For example, the storage team may create standards for how new logical unit number (LUN) storage is presented for vCloud consumption. This layer of abstraction allows the storage team to have the flexibility to choose the most cost-effective SAN vendor and, if required, support a multi-vendor environment.