...To: Mari Buche, Colleague From: Kristen Therrian, Colleague Date: October 20, 2014 Subject: Cloud Computing The world of cloud computing has recently become of interest in my research. I would like to hear from you on whether cloud computing is something I should pursue after discussing what cloud computing is, what is the cloud computing system architecture like, what are its advantages, and disadvantages. The article reviewed shows that cloud computing is a network of computers that handles the brunt work of running applications. Companies need only to install one application that lets employees log onto a web-based service, such as the internet which hosts all the programs that users would need. The interface software which is like a browser, is the only thing that is needed. The network of the cloud will take care of everything else. The cloud architecture has a back end and a front end. The back end allows users to connect to the internet or network. It is also where numerous servers, computers, and storage systems are located that build the “cloud” of the computing system (Strickland, 1998-2014). The front end is what the user can view and it is where the client’s computer and the application that is the means of entry to the cloud system is located. It is important to note that each application acquires its own server. The central server manages the system where it audits traffic and demands of clients to guarantee everything runs properly. The central server...
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...Cloud Computing Reginald L. Butler Dr. Jim Marion CIS 109 September 10, 2013 Cloud Computing History and Origns This quarter at Strayer University I took a course called Intro Management Information Systems online. There were many concepts and technologies we studied, but the one I was most fascinated about was Cloud Computing. Cloud technology has become very popular among consumers over the past decade. The tech is used in a wide variety of electronic devices such as PC’s, smart phones, tablets, streaming devices, etc. Even more important is the impact of cloud computing on the business market. They ways in which a company can use the cloud are limitless if they so choose to invest in the technology. Recently, both Sony and Microsoft stated that cloud technology will play a pivotal role with their next generation consoles coming out this fall. With all the talk of cloud computing going on today one has to wonder how did it become so popular? What are the origins of this new found tech and what will cloud computing evolve to in the future? Cloud computing is a technology that the world is just becoming familiar with, but the tech is not new. According to Wallace (2013), cloud computing was once referred to as “on-demand infrastructure” and has been around since the mid 90’s. Latter in 1995, the on-demand infrastructure was known as “Shared Web Hosting” which features included multi-tenant, automated provisioning, and an easy-to-use interface or (UI) as it’s known...
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...1. Find at least two other articles on the advantages and disadvantages of cloud computing. Some brief introduction about cloud computing: Cloud computing we can access all our application and documents from anywhere in the world whenever we can access any time. But cloud computing doesn’t give everyone to use we have pay money for them we need access that. Cloud computing also as represents simple changes in how we can store information and how we can run application. Instead of some application we required some hosting apps and data on a separates desktop computer that everything is hosted in the “cloud computing” an gathering of desktops and servers can accessed by via the internet. Now I am going to discuss about advantages and disadvantage cloud computing: Advantages of cloud computing: We will discuss about cloud computing in advantage this will includes both a company’s and as well as an end-user’s helpful. Cost organization: This is the way most importance of cloud computing to achieving some investing on stand- alone software or servers, by accessing cloud’s capabilities, an companies can save their own licensing fees and at the same time that we can avoid or not interest overhead charges may increases such as the cost of data storage, software updates and management etc. The cloud is in general available at it is very cheaper rates than traditional proposal and can also significantly so lower than all over IT expenses, at the same time that will for us very...
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...Cloud computing is now evolving like never before, with companies of all shapes and sizes adapting to this new technology. Industry experts believe that this trend will only continue to grow and develop even further in the coming few years. While cloud computing is undoubtedly beneficial for mid-size to large companies, it is not without its downsides, especially for smaller businesses. We now bring you a list of advantages of disadvantages of cloud computing, with a view to helping such establishments fully understand the concept of cloud computing. Saas, Paas and IaaS in the Mobile Industry Advantages of Cloud Computing If used properly and to the extent necessary, working with data in the cloud can vastly benefit all types of businesses. Mentioned below are some of the advantages of this technology: Why Cloud Computing Is Ideal for Small Businesses Cost Efficient Cloud computing is probably the most cost efficient method to use, maintain and upgrade. Traditional desktop software costs companies a lot in terms of finance. Adding up the licensing fees for multiple users can prove to be very expensive for the establishment concerned. The cloud, on the other hand, is available at much cheaper rates and hence, can significantly lower the company’s IT expenses. Besides, there are many one-time-payment, pay-as-you-go and other scalable options available, which makes it very reasonable for the company in question. Almost Unlimited Storage Storing information in the cloud...
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...Cloud Computing In this paper I will discuss about the cloud computing technology. Cloud computing is emerging as a strategic model for big IT businesses that want to outsource some of their regular Information technology needs or IT needs at top demand times, and also for small organization in search of an inexpensive solution for their computing needs. Cloud computing is technology which attracts the business managers, for its less cost, infrastructure and has the long believed dream of computing as a utility and has the potential to transform a large part of the Information technology industry, making software more smart as a service and shaping the way information technology hardware is designed and bought. It is massive computing resources, deployed among virtual datacenters and it is allocated to particular users and tasks and accessed as a service through a user interface such as internet website. (WALLIS PAUL, 2008) In year 1999 the salesforce.com was the first to deliver the use of applications through a simple website. In the early 2000’s business like the Microsoft, IBM, and amazon started covering Cloud Computing. Microsoft started by using software as a service through website services. In the beginning of year 2009, Sun Microsystems launched the virtual data center. This information center offers a way for folks to host anything they wanted at a minor fee instead of adding storage space to their personal laptops or desktops. For example, Amazon launched the...
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...18, 2015 Cloud Computing Cloud computing is a cost effective and on-demand way to access data from servers, storages, databases, and applications over the internet as a service. The uses from cloud computing includes not only software as a service (SaaS), but also platform as a service (PaaS), and infrastructure as a service (IaaS). Cloud Computing has many advantages for everyday users of the internet through applications, such as Facebook or Google drive, to more intricate uses for businesses, such as outsourcing data and business applications. Cloud computing allows online applications to let their users access the application without the need of having to install, update, or manage the application. Also businesses use cloud computing as a way for cost- savings and more efficient processing by outsourcing their huge collections of data utilizing complex information systems. The main advantages of cloud computing are that it allows for easy storage and scalability, better processing, cost efficiency, backup recovery, and mobility. Companies dodge not having to create their own infrastructure of servers, not having to update and manage software or applications, not having to hire and train staff, and would even have decreased onsite energy cost. The powerful servers contained by the third party also allows for a more efficient processing, which is easier for the third party to do because their company is dedicated to effective storage of data. Also most cloud providers...
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...Setup a Personal Cloud Account Tyree Acker ITCS104 Cloud Computing ------------------------------------------------- What Is OwnCloud? OwnCloud is free and open source software that operates as a very simple way to set up your own syncing, Dropbox-like cloud storage system on your own server or web site. It's robust enough that it has replaced Dropbox for me in all except a few choice cases. It's also quick and easy to set up, and doesn't require advanced technical knowledge. OwnCloud is about as powerful as Dropbox, but it also allows people to make and share their own apps that run on ownCloud including text editors, task lists, and more. That means you can get a little more out of it then just file syncing if you want. At the core of it, ownCloud offers up super easy file syncing from your desktop to the cloud. Beyond that, you also get a music player built directly into ownCloud, a simple place to store contacts, a task manager, a syncing calendar, a bookmarking service, and a robust photo gallery. You'll be able to sync ownCloud with almost any desktop or mobile calendar and contacts app. That means if you want to ditch the likes of iCloud, ownCloud makes it easy to do. A recent update also added a simple install method so anyone can start using ownCloud right away. ------------------------------------------------- What information do you need to setup the account? You don't really need much to get started with ownCloud. Just gather up a web host that supports...
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...Andrew Marty Cloud Computing Cloud computing is becoming the "solution" for businesses. It is revolutionizing how businesses work & get things done. Before cloud, computing was ever thought of, businesses worked from their own computers, licensing tons of software & people complaining that their computers were too slow to handle the proper tasks they needed to get finished. Fast forward years later, now were in the cloud-computing era. The era where people can access tons of applications through a remote server. Where companies can save money, license the program they need once & where there are no complaints about it being slow to the extent where they cannot use certain programs because of memory issues. There are tons of advantages cloud computing has in the business world & that is what I will be elaborating on throughout this essay. When talking about cloud computing in the business world, it is helpful & understandable to divide it into two sections, which are the front end & the back end. They connect to each other through a network. The front end is the side the person see's, like the computer & the applications used to run the computer & which ones to access the cloud. The back end consists of various types of technology such as the computers, the servers & the data storage systems that create the cloud. This architecture is involved for creating a cloud-computing environment. A cloud-computing environment is especially great...
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...Maxwell Troy CIS500 – Information Systems for Decision Making MOBILE COMPUTING AND SOCIAL NETWORKING Dr. Albert C. Dominic Strayer University August 14, 2014 Introduction Mobile computing has created new ways in which information can be accessed and distributed. The use of wireless networking has been a major contributor factor in utilization of mobile computing. Nurses are now better suited to monitor patient’s vital signs preventing the need for periodic doctors’ visits to perform readings such as glucose levels and blood pressure readings. Compare and contrast monitoring of patient vital signs using mobile computing technology to in-patient visits to the doctor’s office or hospital A report in the Institute of Medicine in the year 2000 stated that there are cases where the death of patients was due to human errors within the healthcare system. The report claims that patients dying from errors may range from 44,000 to 95,000 yearly Turban & Volonino, (2011). Mobile technology greatly decreases the probability of errors, for example patients are fitted with tags equipped with barcodes, once scanned the patient’s info is available and easily read. This helps lower the probability of mistakes in hand writing translating. Using mobile technology also allows the doctor the ability to go online to insure the medicine he or she is prescribing doesn’t conflict with drug allergies or current medication Turban & Volonino, (2011). Another asset of...
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...Cloud Computing Praveen Reddy, Polam Wilmington University SEC-6040 1. Introduction Cloud computing is the term that describes about the computer related services through the internet. As technology developments are increased significantly, many individuals and businesses are interested to use software and hardware services that are managed by third parties at remote locations (Mirzaei, 2008). The term “ cloud “ can be truly understandable how the cloud can be a value to an organization by providing various services like online data storage, social networking, online business applications and webmail’s etc. because, the cloud computing allows access to information and computer related resources from any location that has network connection (Mirzaei, 2008). 2. Components of Cloud Computing: 2.1 Cloud Client: Clients play a key role in providing access for users to client devices which consists of computer software and hardware that depends on cloud computing for application delivery. And also there are several applications which are designed specifically for delivery of cloud services and it is essentially useless without the application. For example which can include devices like computers, mobile phones and applications like operating systems, browsers etc (Nichols, 2011). The cloud client has three different types, they are * Mobile clients. * Thick clients (Nichols, 2011). * Thin clients (Most popular) (Nichols, 2011). 2.2 Distributed Servers:...
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...CLOUD COMPUTING Saas and Paas Cloud computing is a significant alternative in today’s educational perspective. The technology gives the students and teachers the opportunity to quickly access various application platforms and resources through the web pages on-demand. N.NGQAYANA 2851522 9/27/2012 TABLE OF CONTENT Abstract…………………………………………………………………..3 Introduction…………………………………………………………..3 Overview………………………………………………………………3 Universities Implement Cloud Computing……………..............4 Software as a Service (SaaS)……………………………………...6 Platform as a Service (PaaS)………………………………………6 IBM cloud computing……………………………………………….7 Advantages…………………………………………………….8 Disadvantage: Unused resources……………………………………..9 Disadvantage: Interoperability issues………………………………..9 Challenges of cloud computing…………………………………………………………10 Security concerns………………………………………………………..10.1 Disaster recovery………………………………………………………..10.2 Data protection……………………………………………………………10.3 Examples and Experiences OF Universities and IBM …………11 Why Cloud Computing is Important for Business……………..11 Conclusion……………………………………………………………..13 References……………………………………………………………..14 Abstract Cloud computing is a significant alternative in today’s educational perspective. The technology gives the students and teachers the opportunity to quickly access various application platforms and resources through the web pages on-demand. Unfortunately, not all educational institutions often...
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...Project Management: Cloud Computing: Life in the Clouds Partial fulfillment of the requirements of 63.688.061 IT Project Management University of Massachusetts Lowell July 24, 2013 Abstract The purpose of this research is to determine, through case study, how cloud computing effects information technology project management. Throughout the paper I will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of cloud computing. I will also discuss the factors in an organization adopting cloud computing, the platforms and architecture of cloud computing. The impact of adopting cloud computing on organizations now and in the future will be addressed. The conclusion and future implications are drawn from the implementation of this cloud computing project management module and literature. Table of Contents Introduction 4 Important Organizational Issues and Impacts 5 Adoption 5 Architecture 8 Platform 9 Layers of cloud computing 9 Private Cloud versus Public Cloud 12 Cloud Computing in Organizations 13 Concerns and Current Problems 14 Disadvantages of Cloud Computing 15 Benefits of Clouds Computing 17 Future Implications 20 Conclusion 22 References 24 Project Management: Cloud Computing: Life in the Clouds Introduction The goal of this paper is to explore the new phenomenon that is known as cloud computing. It is a term that if often thrown around and a lot of people think that they...
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...Cloud Computing in Relation to Business Environments Cynthia Sockwell University of North Alabama Abstract This report discusses the topic of cloud computing as it relates to businesses. It describes the definition of cloud computing and explains the historical background. It then explains the potential of businesses adopting cloud computing as it relates to Schneider’s Model of organizational culture. It describes how each of the four cultures would adapt to cloud computing in a business environment. It continues to attempt to persuade businesses to adopt and not adopt by presenting advantages and disadvantages of cloud computing within a business environment. The findings of the report are that cloud computing is an increasingly growing industry that businesses are moving towards due to the costs advantages found in research. Recommendations of cloud computing would be to thoroughly research the topic and construct sample models for business before adoption. Cloud computing has become the hot topic for discussion within the businesses world. There is debate on whether the adoption of a cloud computing infrastructure is worth the time. Research has been done to discover the true meaning of cloud computing, and to understand the benefits of businesses adopting to a cloud infrastructure model. Throughout this report cloud computing will be defined, and the advantages and disadvantages will be identified. It will also bring an understanding to the response different...
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...Cloud Computing and Information Security Krystal Hagi Daytona State College Student Khagi1@yahoo.com Abstract In order to discuss the security of information in cloud computing, we must first cover what is Cloud Computing. There are many types of cloud computing services, such as, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, public clouds, private clouds, and hybrid clouds Examples. They all work similarly but have not only different tools, but varying levels of security for various needs. These differing types of clouds and networks as a service offer off site data storage in a secured location, which in essence frees up space and virtual infrastructure for personal and/or business networks, and devices. There are advantages and disadvantages to cloud computing, just like any other product or service. The advantages being, storage for data, accessibility from virtually anywhere there is a network connection, automated management, security, apps, tools, etc. The disadvantages include monthly costs for space on the offsite network, security, involvement of a third party, no access to the physical structure - which means if the cloud server goes down, your data may not be accessible, etc. There is one instance with cloud computing that is both an advantage and a disadvantage, and that is the security. While a cloud may be more secure than your own network How?, personal or business, using cloud services puts the security out of your hands in both the physical and logical sense. Using a cloud, means the...
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...hard drive. Cloud storage is the solution to the ever-present need of storage of all digital property. Cloud storage is an alternate to buy new hard disks and deleting old files to create space. It is convenient and cost-effective. Cloud storage stores data on a server and not local hard drive. This helps in having back up, sync and access to the data on all possible devices that have internet connection. 2. I personally feel that it is a very good way to track personal information. At the same time I also feel that the mobiles today are so high-end that they have huge storage capacity in-built. Music, photos and documents can be stored there too without the requirement of internet access and issues concerning security. However, the advantages are more in storing with cloud than on mobiles. Certain restriction with storage is there in case of mobile. The advantages and disadvantages are listed below. Advantages: * Flexibility * Low-cost * Speed * Easy management * Device Diversity * Increased storage capacity * Easy to understand * Automatic updating * Customize setting Disadvantages: * Dependency * Risk * Constant internet connection * Security * Migration Issue References: http://computer.howstuffworks.com/cloud-computing/files-safe-in-the-cloud1.htm http://www.bu.edu/infosec/howtos/how-to-safely-store-your-data-in-the-cloud/ http://www.techinmind.com/what-is-cloud-computing-what-are-its-advantages-and-disadvantages/# ...
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