to cloud or not to cloud
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What is cloud based computing, examples of cloud services, the clouds impact on businesses and cloud security basics.TRANSCRIPT
To Cloud Or Not To CloudPresented By:
Mark Lewis, President
Annette Manias, President
You are able to find this presentation
- On the Advanced Business Solutions website - Requesting it by email
Information for each is located on the handout provided.
PRESENTATIONAVAILABLE
20+ years of experience12 employees, 2 CPAs on staff We provide sales, service, support and training in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Indiana for ERP, CRM and HR/Payroll software solutions.
Who We Are
www.oasisky.com
20 years of experienceOver 60 employees with multiple skillsets staffed throughout LouisvilleFrom onsite troubleshooting to remote management and enterprise-wide design, we can operate as your company’s full-service IT department.
Who We Are
www.advancedbusinesssolutions.com
Cloud Computing is the use of computing resources (hardware and software) that are delivered as a service over a network (typically the Internet).
WIKI DEFINITION:
“Simply put, cloud computing means someone else runs your computers and software while you use what they deliver and focus on delivering value.”
DARYL PLUMMER OF GARTNER INC. SAYS
Traditional On Premise: Software is purchased up front and installed on local server. (self
managed)
Co-Location: Uses your software & hardware but is stored at an off-site location, accessible by
remote connection. (self managed)
TYPES OF SOFTWARE DEPLOYMENT
V.1
Hosted/Private Cloud: Uses your software on someone else’s hardware stored at off-site location,
accessible via internet. (managed by provider)
Software as a Service (SAAS): Provides access to an application that is paid monthly and accessed via
internet(managed by provider)
TYPES OF SOFTWARE DEPLOYMENT
V.2
The “cloud” is the loose collection of Internet connections and servers that reside on the Internet.
The computer or application is “in” the cloud or you use the cloud to get to a computer or
application.
WHERE IS THE CLOUD?
PCServer
PCServer
Remote PC
PCServer
Remote PC
Internet
PCServer
Remote PC
Cloud
Server Applications
Cloud
Cloud Server
Databases
WHAT CLOUD COMPUTING IS NOT
Microsoft Terminal Services
Citrix XenApp ServerCitrix ServerVirtual ServerVMWare etc.
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ARE YOU ALREADY“CLOUDY”?
Credit card informationStreaming music
Photo storage sites
Outsourced PayrollEmail (Gmail,
Yahoo)Bank Information
ADVANTAGES OFCLOUD COMPUTING
Smaller IT footprint, greener technologyLower TCO over traditional server/network
installationsSaves 10-40% on IT related costs
Accessible anywhere w/ Internet connectionSimplifies office environments, promotes
collaboration
DISADVANTAGES OFCLOUD COMPUTING
Bandwidth needs can be costlyRenting server space
Data is not physically in your possession Unknowns about hosting company
Licensing models
FUTURE OF THE CLOUD
Complete cloud-based “hardware environments"
Microsoft VDI (virtual desktop infrastructure)Cloud based operating systems
New, more robust business applications
CLOUD SECURITYBASICS
FirewallAntivirus softwareMalware softwareCookies & Internet
debris
Physical securityData security
BYOD
CLOUD COMPUTINGEXAMPLE
Netsuite is a cloud based accounting software tool. It is accessed via the Internet with no hardware or
software installed. Can be accessed anywhere, anytime.
IS THE CLOUD RIGHT FOR YOUR COMPANY?
Don’t forget, you are able to findthis presentation online. Location
information is on the handout provided.
Mark [email protected]
2908 Brownsboro Road Suite 206Louisville, KY 40206
502.896.2557
Annette [email protected]
200 Whittington Parkway Suite 100Louisville, KY 40222
502.429.6902