Cloud Computing Discussion

Software:No installationsNo versionsNo storage or archivingNo server required (virtual servers mitigate this)

SaaS Data:No backup and offsite storageNo high availabilityRemote accessNo server required (virtual servers mitigate this)

Security:End user – client of service providerEnd user – service providerSoftware vendorData provider

Bandwidth:MoreRedundancyHigh availabilityTraining

SaaS ProvidersNo deliveryLess supportCode for browser not operating system

Private cloud

Offline access

Vendor management

Maintaining historical data on premises if it can’t be importedExisting licensing issues

Cloud candidates:Line of businessAccountingEmailMicrosoft OfficeTelephones

SaaS – Software as a service. Primary users are end users.PaaS – Platform as a service – Primary users are developers.IaaS – Infrastructure as a service – Primary users are IT technicians.