New Generation Step: Cloud Computing

It’s a buzzing term worldwide where it can help millions people wherever and whenever you are.

  

Now, what is Cloud Computing?

Components that could be stored in a cloud

The most talked-about term currently in the IT industry is cloud computing? I think yes it is. Everyone is thinking about cloud computing from different perspectives. Some emphasize the cost benefits associated with it, while others are still cautious about security and privacy.

In the simplest terms, cloud computing means storing and accessing data and programs over the Internet instead of your computer's hard drive. The cloud is just a symbol for the Internet. It goes back to the times of flowcharts and presentations that would symbolize the massive server-farm infrastructure of the Internet as nothing but a puffy, white cumulonimbus cloud, accepting connections and doling out information as it floats. A cloud is a powerful combination of cloud computing, networking, storage, management solutions, and business applications that facilitate a new generation of IT and consumer services. These services are available on demand and are delivered economically without compromising security or functionality.


What cloud computing is not about is your hard drive. When storing data on--or run programs from the hard drive, that's called local storage and computing. Everything you need is physically close to you, which means accessing your data is fast and easy. Working off your hard drive is how the computer industry functioned for decades and arguably it's still superior to cloud computing. 

Its Features

Cloud Computing has its 5 Major Features, each has its role to maximize competency in the internet making storage of data a lot easier at obtaining it again.

Smart Phones, Tablets, Desktop PC, Laptops and even your Smart TV can have the Luxury to have a Cloud.

Supply Assembling and Pliability

Cloud computing uses multi-tenancy where different resources are dynamically allocated and de-allocated according to demand. The resource allocation should be elastic, in the sense that it should change appropriately and quickly with the demand. In cloud computing, resources are pooled to serve a large number of customers. From the user’s end, it is not possible to know where the resource actually resides. If on a particular day the demand increases several times, then the system should be elastic enough to meet that additional need, and should return to the normal level when the demand decreases.

Self-Service and On-demand Services

It should allow the user to interact with the cloud to perform tasks like building, deploying, managing, and scheduling. The user should be able to access computing capabilities as and when they are needed and without any interaction from the cloud-service provider. Cloud computing is based on self-service and on-demand service models. This would help users to be in control, bringing agility in their work, and to make better decisions on the current and future needs.

Valuing

Cloud computing must provide means to capture, monitor, and control usage information for accurate billing. This helps the user to track their usage and ultimately help to reduce cost. Cloud computing does not have any upfront cost. The user is billed based on the amount of resources they use. The information gathered should be transparent and readily available to the customer.

Worth of Service

Services outlined in the service-level agreements must include guarantees on round-the-clock availability, adequate resources, performance, and bandwidth. Cloud computing must assure the best service level for users. The decision to switch to cloud computing should not be based on the hype in the industry. A good understanding of the technology enables the user to make smarter decisions. Any compromise on these guarantees could prove fatal for customers.

Common Cloud Computing Issues

Cloud computing businesses and virtual servers have become exceptionally popular in recent years due to a slew of benefits that they offer both private parties and companies of all sizes. In addition to providing many with a backup and security tool for their data, these customers will also enjoy the new found freedom as team members can work on projects from anywhere in the world. Problems may arise with the use of a cloud server, however, and that is why everyone should understand a few tips to hedge off these issues before they occur. Here are some Issues to tackle on:

Even Cloud Computing has its Limitations

1.  Potential Security Breaches

Everything from trade secrets to a client’s personal banking information may be stored on these servers, and individuals should first speak with the cloud service provider to understand what form of security and encryption they use on their servers. There are very few things as important as keeping one’s data safe and this can be an especially daunting task for a business. Those that purchase these do services should also remain vigilant about any information that is copied, deleted, or accessed by regularly checking in with the company.

2. Backing up All Data

Some cloud providers do offer to place their customers’ data in multiple locations, but everyone should also keep any files on their own personal or work computers as well. No matter how many security or redundancy systems are in place, accidents may occur at any time.

3. Check on the Performance Status

Every single cloud server offers slightly different upload and download speeds. If the speeds are not acceptable, there may be an issue with the encryption system that the server is protected with.

4. Private Servers

 Other clients on the server may be able to exploit holes in the security to access one’s information. Many cloud service providers will place the information from multiple clients onto a single server. For companies, an important step may be purchasing the entirety of a server for their own use.

Conclusion

Solving today's biggest business and technology challenges requires an approach that fully integrates the three pillars of cloud computing: applications and services, data centers, and networks. This approach will need to keep pace with changing market trends, which require greater elasticity, agility, and speed to support evolution in weeks or months, not years. Cloud Computing holds a lot of promise and we believe that it is likely to be a major influence on hosting and application development. 

Here are the Top Cloud Computing Providers.

We are moving to an interconnected "world of many clouds". This will give people access to services any time, on any device, anywhere in the world. 

To take full advantage of cloud computing, enterprises need to evolve their IT strategy to achieve greater business value through the improved cost-savings and productivity that cloud services offer. Service providers need to offer and monitor cloud computing services to serve their customers even more effectively while improving profitability.

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