What is Cloud Computing?<\/p>\n
Cloud Computing, an efficient method to balance between dealing with voluminous data and keeping costs competitive, is designed to deliver IT services consumable on demand, is scalable as per user need and uses a pay-per-use model. Business houses are progressively veering towards retaining core competencies, and shedding the non-core competencies for on-demand technology, business innovation and savings. <\/p>\n
Delivery Options
\n\u2022\tInfrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS): Delivers computing hardware like Servers, Network, Storage, etc. Typical features are:
\na)\tUsers use resources but have no control of underlying cloud infrastructure
\nb)\tUsers pay for what they use
\nc)\tFlexible scalable infrastructure without extensive pre-planning
\n\u2022\tStorage-as-a-Service (SaaS): Provides storage resources as a pay-per-use utility to end users. This can be considered as a type of IaaS and has similar features.
\n\u2022\tPlatform-as-a-Service (PaaS): Provides a comprehensive stack for developers to create Cloud-ready business applications. Its features are:
\na)\tSupports web-service standards
\nb)\tDynamically scalable as per demand
\nc)\tSupports multi-tenant environment
\n\u2022\tSoftware-as-a-Service (SaaS): Supports business applications of host and delivery type as a service. Common features include:
\na)\tUser applications run on cloud infrastructure
\nb)\tAccessible by users through web browser
\nc)\tSuitable for CRM (Customer Resource Management) applications
\nd)\tSupports multi-tenant environment<\/p>\n
There are broadly three categories of cloud, namely Private, Hybrid and Public.<\/p>\n
Private Cloud
\n\u2022\tAll components resident within user organization firewalls
\n\u2022\tAutomated, virtualized infrastructure (servers, network and storage) and delivers services.
\n\u2022\tUse of existing infrastructure possible
\n\u2022\tOption for management by user or vendor
\n\u2022\tWorks within the firewalls of the user organization
\n\u2022\tControlled network bandwidth
\n\u2022\tUser defines and controls data access and security to meet the agreed SLA (Service Level Agreement). <\/p>\n
Advantages:
\na)\tDirect, easy and fast end-user access of data
\nb)\tChargeback to concerned user groups while maintaining control over data access and security<\/p>\n
Public Cloud
\n\u2022\tEasy, quick, affordable data sharing
\n\u2022\tMost components reside outside the firewalls of user organization in a multi-tenant infrastructure
\n\u2022\tAccess of applications and storage by user, either at no cost or on a pay-per-use basis.
\n\u2022\tEnables small and medium users who may not find it viable or useful to own Private clouds
\n\u2022\tLow SLA
\n\u2022\tDoesn\u2019t offer a high level of data security or protection against corruption <\/p>\n
Hybrid Cloud
\n\u2022\tLeverages advantages of both Private and Public Clouds
\n\u2022\tUsers benefit from standardized or proprietary technologies and lower costs
\n\u2022\tUser definable range of services and data to be kept outside his own firewalls
\n\u2022\tSmaller user outlay, pay-per-usage model
\n\u2022\tAssured returns for cloud provider from a multi-tenant environment, bringing economies of scale
\n\u2022\tBetter security from high quality SLA\u2019s and a stringent security policy <\/p>\n
Future Projections and Driving User Segments<\/p>\n
1.\tMedia & entertainment – Enabling direct access to streaming music, video, interactive games, etc., on their devices without building huge infrastructure.
\n2.\tSocial\/collaboration – cloud computing enables more and more utilities on Face book, Linked-In, etc. With user base of nearly one-fifth of the world\u2019s population, this is a major driving application
\n3.\tMobile\/location – clouds offering location and mobility through smart phones enable everything from email to business deals and more.
\n4.\tPayments – Payments cloud, a rather complex environment involving sellers, buyers, regulatory authorities, etc. is a relatively slow growth area <\/p>\n
Overall, Cloud Computing is a potent tool to fulfill business ambitions of users, and with little competition on date, is poised for a bright future. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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