Transportable private cloud computing platform and associated method of use

A transportable private cloud computing platform, comprising:

• at least one rack adapted to store hardware components for running a private cloud instance;
• a plurality of servers mounted on the rack and capable of hosting private cloud operating systems, software applications and data storage, wherein the at least one of the plurality of servers includes a system management server that utilizes system management software for managing the physical resources, the virtual server instances, and the software;
• an interface device adapted to allow a system administrator to interact with the private cloud instance and to provide guidance to the system administrator to create and administer an operational private cloud that is connected to the plurality of servers;
• at least one network switch mounted on the rack;
• and
• a power supply circuit capable of distributing power to the plurality of servers, the interface device and the at least one network switch;
• wherein the transportable private cloud computing platform includes a transit case housing the power supply circuit, the plurality of servers, the interface device and the at least one network switch, the transit case adapted to be removably attachable to the transportable private cloud computing platform.