Cloud Computing Overview
The model for cloud computing is attractive to businesses because it requires very little internal infrastructure and capital outlay as all necessary applications and files are stored on large, centralized servers/computers in data centers. End-users benefit from the dynamic and responsive nature of virtualized environments because they can be modified on-the-fly and without time-consuming updates.
Cloud Computing is great because it gives you a lower cost of entry into a highly available, scalable environment. Many cloud computing providers are equipped with enterprise-ready cloud solutions as part of their colocation and managed services suite.
Seems like only blue sky — but as with any emerging technology that gets a lot of buzz, cloud computing is also surrounded by many misconceptions. It is helpful to deconstruct and dispel these myths to better determine if harnessing the cloud is the best fit for you and your business.
Common discussions surrounding virtualization include the following four areas:
- Cloud Computing Reliability — cloud computing solutions are less available than traditional dedicated hosting and data center solutions.
- Cloud Computing Pricing — pricing for virtualization seems to raise questions. What’s the bottom line?
- Cloud Computing Migration — Moving from a physical to virtual environment is a hassle. Is it worth it?
- Cloud Computing Security — virtualization is not as secure as traditional solutions.
