data centre management and cloud computing

Data Centre Management & Cloud computing

What is the need for Data Center

• Increased demand on Data Centres due to ever-growing data.

• Economic Downturn – Less funds available for investment/purchase

• Need to reduce thermal/ecological footprint – Efficient energy use

• Optimum utilisation of resources – Reduce wastage

Offshore development company India

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What is Virtualisation, Server Consolidation

• Server Virtualisation - Masking of server resources, including the number and identity of individual physical servers, processors, and operating systems, from server users.

• Server Consolidation - Server consolidation is an approach to the efficient usage of computer server resources in order to reduce the total number of servers or server locations that an organization requires.



What is Colocation and Cloud Computing

• Colocation – A colocation center is a type of data center where equipment space and bandwidth are available for rental to retail customers. E.g. Amazon.

• Cloud Computing - Cloud computing equals moving corporate applications onto hosted systems or virtual servers and accessing those applications via a Web browser or other local client technology.



Advantages of Colocation• Redundant and High Speed connections to multiple

Internet Connections• Offer five 9s (99.999%) of reliability for clients

ownership of the • Offer clients ownership of the hardware in Use• If offices relocates, the colocation site is unaffected and

there will be no downtime.• Colocation centres offer on-site hardware and software management• Security- controlled access and incorporate the latest

security products at the edge



Disadvantages of Colocation

• Location Problems- Hard to Find near HQ.

• Expense-Additional Charger of Colocation centres

• Access-Limited access to Centre



Advantages of Cloud Computing

• Fast Start Up- Moving to Cloud can be Fast

• Scalability- Works well with Projects that vary in scope and Size

• Agility- Can Quickly Evolve to meet business needs

• Lower Capital Exp

• Low Support Costs-Eliminates needs for dedicated IT Support

• Reduced User Expenses- Do not Require more than a Browser Equipped PC



Disadvantages of Cloud Computing• Connection dependency- Reliable Internet Facility

• Reliability – Not as reliable as other Options

• Latency –Performance problems due to reliance on Internet

• Security-Subject to Security Problems

• Re-engineering of applications might be required

• Access and Ownership of Intellectual Property should be maintained



Best Practices for Colocation• Colocation pricing and power costs – Decide which plan

to go for based on your needs

• Colocation connectivity considerations – Cost of bandwidth and the choice of carriers and carrier diversity needs to be considered

• Redundancy, availability and service levels – Examine the contract carefully for SLA’s and definition of uptime

• Maintenance and support with a colo – Choose on your maintenance plans, software, hardware judiciously.



References• Offshore development company India• Symbiosis students





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