cloud computing: what's the cloud all about

Cloud Computing:What’s the Cloud All About?

Ken Klika, Director of Network SolutionsKen.Klika@BCGSystems.com

Agenda

What is Cloud Computing?

How Does Cloud Computing Work?

Cloud Computing: Pros and Cons

What is Software as a Service (IaaS)?

What is Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)?

Is the Cloud for me? Migration and Usage Scenarios

What is Cloud Computing?The Buzz:

“Cloud computing is all the rage.” InfoWorld

“The Web is Dead. Long Live the Internet.” Wired

“For the Cloud, we’re all in.” Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer

What is Cloud Computing?The Translation:

“Cloud computing is all the rage.” InfoWorldEveryone has a different definition.

“The Web is Dead. Long Live the Internet.” WiredApplication traffic dwarfs web browsing.

“For the Cloud, we’re all in.” Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer“This is the bet for the company.”

What is Cloud Computing?Some definitions:

“the Cloud” is a simple metaphor for the Internet

What is Cloud Computing?Some definitions:

“the Cloud” is a simple metaphor for the Internet “Cloud Computing” encompasses subscription or pay-per-use access to applications or services in real time over the Internet.

What is Cloud Computing?Some definitions:

“the Cloud” is a simple metaphor for the Internet

“Cloud Computing” encompasses subscription or pay-per-use access to applications or services in real time over the Internet.

“as a Service” Add your product, segment, or software at the beginning for instant cloud offering.

How Does Cloud Computing Work?

Typical “as a Service” offerings:

Software (SaaS) – Applications offered as a subscription, hosted by the ISV or a third party

How Does Cloud Computing Work?

Typical “as a Service” offerings:

Software (SaaS) – Applications offered as a subscription, hosted by the ISV or a third party

Infrastructure (IaaS) – Servers or network services offered by enterprise datacenters

How Does Cloud Computing Work?

Typical “as a Service” offerings:

Software (SaaS) – Applications offered as a subscription, hosted by the ISV or a third party

Infrastructure (IaaS) – Servers or network services offered by enterprise datacenters

Platform (PaaS) – Offloading computing power, development and database services

How Does Cloud Computing Work?

Typical “as a Service” offerings:

Software (SaaS) – Microsoft Online Services, Google Docs, SalesForce CRM

Infrastructure (IaaS) – Directory Services, Storage, Security, Virtual Servers, Backups, DR

Platform (PaaS) – Amazon Elastic Cloud Compute, Microsoft Azure, Google App Engine

How Does Cloud Computing Work?

Simple Components Needed: Users and/or Data Internet connection (preferably high speed) Reliable provider of application or service

Cloud Computing Pros

Pros – • Low cost of entry and replacement• Enterprise infrastructure• Outsourced maintenance• Browser based - access from

anywhere• Speed of Deployment

Cloud Computing Pros

Pros – • Low cost of entry and replacement• Enterprise infrastructure• Outsourced maintenance• Browser based - access from

anywhere• Speed of Deployment

What you get –• Monthly access charges and updated

software• High Availability – typically 99.9%• Not my hardware• Work, Office, Remote is same

experience• Reduced costs

Cloud Computing Cons

Cons – • Customization levels vary• Requires constant Internet access• Feature availability• Loss of control

Cloud Computing Cons

Cons – • Customization levels vary• Requires constant Internet access• Feature availability• Loss of control

What you get –• Mostly one size fits all• Few, if any, offline options• On-premise usually is more feature

rich• Outages not always convenient

What is SaaS?

Example: “Software as a Service” offering from Microsoft – Business Productivity Online Standard (BPOS) Suite

–$10/month/user subscription license includes – • Exchange Online – 25 GB Exchange email account• SharePoint Online – 250 MB storage intranet access• Office Communications Online – Instant Messaging• Live Meeting – Web meetings and conferencing

What is IaaS?

Example: “Infrastructure as a Service”

– Hosted Application Server$45/user/month subscription license includes – • “Application of your choice” Published via Citrix XenApp• 50 Gb data storage• Secured to your VPN• Includes: Office 2010 STD, Anti-virus, Backups

VS. On Premise 4 Year Cost - $35,540.00

Is the Cloud for Me?

It’s not for my size company, is it?• Good fit for Small Medium and Large: Minimum

5 users and scales to your size

Is the Cloud for Me?

Is it secure?• That depends. Validate your providers Security

standards.

Is the Cloud for Me?

I’ve heard it’s not reliable.• That depends, but likely it’s MORE reliable than

your network.

Is the Cloud for Me?

Migration and Usage Scenarios

• Microsoft CRM• Email - Hybrid• Application Publishing• Hosted Servers for ERP• In the Cloud Document Management

Scenario 1 – Microsoft CRM 15 users

Challenge – Implement new sales force automation using Microsoft CRM

Solutions cost comparison:

Traditional On-Premise (Software) - $20,041.00 + $3600 per year

Microsoft CRM Online (Software) - $660.00/month

Scenario 2 – Email - Hybrid

Challenge – Solving Email Database GrowthSolution: Offload some users to Exchange

Online and maintain others on-premiseHow: Exchange Online allows for co-

existence with your on-premise Exchange server

Cost: $5/user/month

Scenario 3 – Application Publishing

Challenge – Publish a new Application to thin-clients or older PCs including Remote Users

Solution: Place Application for Remote Access in the cloud using IaaS for

How: Using Windows Server 2008 R2, XenApp to publish the applications via secure web portal

Cost: $45/user/month

Scenario 4 – Hosted Servers for ERP

Challenge – Implement new ERP systemSolutions cost comparison:

Traditional On-Premise (H&S) - $23,535.00Hosted ERP Cost (H&S) - $628.00/month

Scenario 5 – Document Management

Challenge – In the Cloud Document Management

Solution: Custom SharePoint Document Management System

How: Using Windows Server 2008 R2, SQL Server to publish the applications via Direct Access

Cost: $20/user/month

Is the Cloud for me?Three concepts to keep in mind:

• The buzz you hear is real.• Cloud Computing is for everyone.• The Cloud is complicated and easy at the same

time.

Where do I go from here?• Evaluate Hosting Possibilities with your normal

IT Initiatives• Test a system in your environment• Discuss your IT Strategy with BCG Systems

Thanks for joining us!

Ken Klika, Director of Network Solutions

Ken.Klika@BCGSystems.com

Twitter: @KenKlika

(800) 968-6661

www.BCGSystems.com